Handmade
by our artists

Our art

“A man who works with his hands is a laborer, a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman,

but a man who works with his hands, his brain and his heart is an artist.”

 

St. Francis of Assisi

The Turning

The magic of shapes

The work of the lathe is highly specialized. Starting with a sample, each object is machined to exactly the desired size and shape.

Although today's lathes are operated by an electric foot, not much has changed since the 16th century. Attaching handles to objects such as jugs, glasses, and cups is still mostly women's work today, as it requires extreme delicacy and patience rather than physical strength.

Once turned, the object is carefully cleaned so as to remove any imperfections. Since not all shapes can be made on the lathe, plaster molds are used to create flat shapes, such as table plates or wall plates.

The Glazing

Art beginning to shine

After an initial firing at about 1000°, what is known in the jargon as a “cookie” is obtained, ready to be dipped into a bath of enamel, which can be of various colors, but predominantly white. The white glaze forms the base on which the decoration will then be made.

In the tradition of Deruta ceramics, the glaze used is non-toxic and certified for food use, guaranteeing the safety and suitability of the artifacts for contact with food and drink.

This coating not only enhances the brilliance and depth of the colors applied later, but also protects the ceramic, making it resistant and durable over time, in compliance with the quality and safety standards required for everyday use.

The
Painting

Each piece becomes unique

After about 24 hours of drying, the object is ready for decoration, which is done through the use of the ancient “dusting” method.

After the edges are made, the decoration is completed through the use of various colors.

Once the object is fully decorated, we move on to the “spraying” stage during which everything is covered by spraying a flap of crystalline, a vitrifying substance that melts during the second firing and makes the colors bright.

The Firing

The magical fusion

The second firing takes place at about 900/950° for 12 hours although the entire firing and cooling cycle takes at least 24 hours.

During this stage, the glaze, colors, and crystalline blend perfectly, resulting in a finished product that is safe and ready for daily use

This process is critical to ensuring the durability and aesthetic quality of the finished product, making it suitable for everyday use.

Once the firing is complete, the pieces are individually wrapped and packaged so as to preserve their integrity and protect them during transportation and distribution.

We can customize
the products as you want.

For small phrases you can do this directly from the pages to order products. To insert logos, images or to fully customize your decoration please contact us also through this form or as you prefer, we will be happy to meet your every need. Thank you.

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