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The process starts by first making a mold. Once clay is placed in the mold, it is then fired for 9 hours at 1100 degrees. After removing the piece from the mold, it is cleaned and smoothed. Next the piece is glazed and dryed. Then it goes to the designers for painting. The first designer decides the basic design by painting outlines on each piece. Then the other designers fill in the out lines with colors. Then back to the kiln for another 8-12 hours of firing. "But why do you say I'm holding a mountain in my hands?", I asked her. "Ah...", she says smiling, "the clay used in making each piece is made by grinding up boulders brought down from the mountains." "Wow", I thought to myself, "I truly am holding a piece of Mexico in my hands." And now...you can too. It is with great pleasure I bring you this beautiful hand painted and formed Talavera. |
