Three More Designs for the Enamelled Plaques

Below are three more of my designs for the enamel plaques chosen for their great influence on the development of Worcester.

7)The Worcester and Birmingham Canal - Absolutely essential for the development of the ceramics industry in Worcester, bringing in clay and transporting finished tableware.

8)The Plague Strikes - A devastating time for the population of Worcester, but I thought it was necessary to highlight the lows as well as the highs, especially in the light of the current pandemic.

9)The Railways come to Worcester - The railways were important as they opened up travel to the masses for both work and pleasure. They superseded the canals in terms of trade.

Making the Artwork

Once I get the plywood shapes which will form the backing for each of the enamelled plaques. The first job is to smooth the edges using fine sandpaper.

 
The reverse is sealed with clear varnish.

 The front face is painted with two coats of primer/undercoat and sanded gently.

The final part of this stage is to apply two coats of gold paint.