| and charm bracelets are beautiful, but adding a | | | | done by artists by hand. Each color is added |
| touch of bright, rich color with enameled charms is | | | | separately with patterns and multicolored charms |
| both fashionable and fun. These charms aren't | | | | requiring several different applications of the paint. |
| new and have been around almost as long as | | | | This makes these charms very much in demand |
| silver charms, just not quite in the same form. | | | | by collectors and charm lovers. |
| Enamel charms add that extra pizzazz to a charm | | | | After each application of paint, the charms are |
| bracelet that just can't be found without them. | | | | left to dry completely. Once on color on the silver |
| Enamel charms are made like other charms and | | | | charms has dried, other colors can be added in |
| can be a variety of styles from hollow to solid, | | | | turn. This sequential application keeps all the colors |
| flat styles of charms or three dimensional charms. | | | | bright with clean, clear edges where the colors |
| Each of the many style of silver charms can also | | | | meet. |
| be enameled to add a touch of color and brilliance. | | | | After all the painting is completed and the charms |
| In order to make an enamel charm there are | | | | have dried, at least one layer of clear enamel is |
| several different steps that have to occur. | | | | applied to the entire painted surface of the charm. |
| Depending on the amount of enameling on silver | | | | In some cases several layers of clear enamel |
| charms some of these steps may be repeated | | | | may be added, with each layer drying between |
| numerous times to produce the brilliant, vibrant | | | | applications. |
| color and shine. | | | | The bright glassy surface both protects the |
| While a great number of the styles of silver | | | | painted areas as well as makes the charms really |
| charms that are enameled are painted by | | | | eye catching on the bracelet. For silver charms |
| machines, there are still a significant number that | | | | with just a touch of color the paint is protected |
| are painted by hand. The machine painted charms | | | | by the enamel but the rest of the charm may |
| are typically those that have most of the surface | | | | just be polished and left the natural silver. Silver |
| colored, but new computer technology has | | | | charms with enamel color or highlights are a great |
| allowed for more precise machine painting options. | | | | gift idea for yourself or anyone that loves to |
| The detailed work of enamel charms is still largely | | | | collect charms. |