Pouring The Mold
Once a Master Design is approved, a mold is made and liquid ceramic is poured into this mold. When semi-dry the figurine’s form is removed from the mold; it is quite smooth and must be hand-carved before the moist ceramic hardens and becomes difficult to add texture, detail and personality.
Carving
Each figurine is carved by hand; no two subjects are carved the same. When the carving is completely finished, the figurine is ready for its first kiln firing.
Painting
The figurines are hand-painted with a colourful variety of ceramic slips and bright enamel glazes. When completed each figurine once again needs to be fired in the kiln.
Application Gold And Platinum
The application of 24k gold and platinum marks the final step. These precious metals are used not only to accent the personality of the figurines, but to transform the Collection into the brightly coloured jewels in the world of hand-crafted ceramic design.
