Madonna del Sansovino Travertine and Gold Look Ceramic

Madonna del Sansovino in Simulated Travertine and Gold Ceramic

The Madonna and Child by Sansovino in simulated travertine and gold ceramic is an item handcrafted according to the oldest traditions of the craft.
This finish was invented by the company Cestenoli and is so called because it strongly resembles the color of the sedimentary rock "travertine": although it tends more towards white.

We use an element that dissolves during the first firing, leaving tiny holes throughout the object.

The clay used for this finish is also special; after the first firing (biscuit or rather semi-finished product), the base on which the color is applied appears pink.

Therefore, after 7 coats of colors and patinas, the item we have worked on will appear white but not too white, with a pinkish background where, in some less prominent points, a slightly worn look will be visible due to the effect of the micro-holes.

We apply gold to the object.

We do not apply simple gold leaf: an alcohol-based paint applied to silver leaf to make the silver resemble gold.

We use 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.

Next, we must apply a sizing (a sticky liquid) to the item so that we can adhere the gold and silver leaf.

To conclude the finish, we give it an antique look and protect it with waxes that will give it a shiny appearance.

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