champleve
/ʃɑːmpləˈveɪ/
noun
- A technique of enameling metal objects where cells are carved or etched into the surface and filled with enamel, then fired.
- Champleve is often used to create intricate designs on copper or bronze.
- The museum displayed a beautiful vase made using champleve.
- She learned champleve in her jewelry-making class.
adjective
- Describing an object made using the champleve enameling technique.
- The artist specializes in champleve enamel work.
- He collects antique champleve boxes from the 19th century.
- The champleve brooch featured a pattern of blue and green flowers.