Fases de Elaboración

The manufacturing process that leads to the creation of our ceramics is divided into six important phases: Turning, Drying, first firing, Glazing, Decoration and Aging .

For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care to every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unaltered work over time.

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mani modellano ceramiche Caltagirone fatti a mano su tornio artigianale

Torneado y Formado

La primera fase de la elaboración de la mayólica consiste en dar forma a nuestras creaciones y esto ocurre a través de dos procesos importantes: el torneado y el modelado.

ceramiche caltagirone fatti a mano, gufi e vasi decorati in fase di essiccazione

Secado y 1ª Cocción

The second phase is drying in which our products are subjected to slow, gradual and natural drying without temperature changes, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay. This phase will be followed by the first cooking with ovens that reach temperatures estimated at approximately 1000° for 13 hours.

Smaltatura di ceramiche Caltagirone fatti a mano, oggetto immerso in smalto bianco

Esmaltado

After the first firing there is enamelling, in which the products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin; thus ready to pass into the hands of decorators who will give color and style to the creations.

The colors used in our laboratories are designed and studied according to color shades and effects.

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Decoración

La fase decorativa se caracteriza por dar estilo a nuestras creaciones con tonalidades de colores estudiados y realizados por nosotros en el taller. Colores, formas y estilo son el objetivo para hacer personal nuestra marca Sofia.

Decorazione a mano su ceramiche caltagirone fatti a mano, dettagli colorati artigianali

2ª Cocción y Envejecimiento

The second cooking is the most important phase where everything cooked at the established temperatures acquires shine and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors. Through particular techniques, the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.

Elaboración de la Piña

Un pequeño extracto de la elaboración de nuestra piña artesanal. Cada gajo se aplica a mano sobre una base hecha al torno.

La característica principal de comprar un producto no industrial es precisamente esta: poseer un producto único.

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