Phil Barnes Enameller

The pieces I make are a merging of engraving and enamels. Read more about what I do on my website www. philbarnesenameller. co. uk

I started my career back at the age of 15 leaving school and taking up an apprenticeship with my Dad.
During my working life I have worked with many various Jewellers, Goldsmiths and Silversmiths undertaking freelance enamelling, having the opportunity to work on many prestigious pieces.
Since 2012 I changed my working pattern and now concentrate on my own designs and work. This has been a major change for me, but has opened my eyes wide and given me the chance to do the thing I love.
The pieces I design and make now, come from within me, inspiration coming from what I see around me. I still included the high level of skill I was working at with other craftsman, and my engraving and enamelling is pushed to the limits in an effort to make the perfect piece.
Pieces now mainly are objects, precious metals with engraving playing a major part of the work, with the enamels bringing to life that engraving to compliment and highlight the deign.