Colored and Gold Patinated Angels in Ceramic

Colored and Gold Patinated Ceramic Angels

The colored and gold patinated ceramic angels are a handcrafted product, manually produced according to the oldest traditions of the craft.

To obtain cold-painted ceramics, the base is mainly made of terracotta objects produced with maiolica clay: it is a smoother clay and allows for easier painting of the object. Initially, we give the object a white background.

Subsequently, we hand-color it using water-based tempera.
The artist mixes the colors to bring the object to life, reproducing, for example, the flesh tone.
To conclude, we apply a protective layer to best preserve the previously applied colors and apply a coat of wax where needed for aging.
Therefore, the object will have vivid and slightly shiny colors, just like in a painting.
Gold is then applied to the object.
We do not apply simple mecha (an alcohol-based varnish applied to silver leaves to make the silver resemble gold) but rather real gold and silver leaf with a very long application process.
In fact, as a first step, we apply a burgundy red background that will be used for the points where the gold leaf will not (intentionally) adhere to the object.
Subsequently, we must apply a mission (a sticky liquid) to the item so that the gold and silver leaf can adhere.
To conclude the finishing, we now give it an antique look and protect it with waxes that will give it a shiny appearance.
We put our passion, kindness, and wisdom into each piece.
Our ceramics are very different from standard ones: we have our own production models and truly unique pieces.
Our ceramics will embellish your living rooms and walls with unique pieces of Tuscan art!
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In conclusion, the company Cestenoli has a variety of handcrafted products made at its headquarters in the province of Florence.

View also our terracotta product: handcrafted item, hand-worked and resistant to low temperatures! Click here.