Patinated, Colored and Gilded Ceramic Madonna of Boccadirio

Patinated, Colored and Gold-Leaf Madonna of Boccadirio in Ceramic

The patinated, colored and gold-leaf Madonna of Boccadirio in ceramic is an item handcrafted according to the oldest traditions of the craft.
To obtain the cold-painted ceramic, 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 paints.
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 to age the object.
Therefore, the object will have vivid and slightly shiny colors, just like in a painting.
We apply gold leaf to the object.
We do not apply simple imitation gold: an alcohol-based varnish 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.
Subsequently, we must apply a sizing (a sticky liquid) to the item so that the gold and silver leaf can adhere.
To conclude the finishing, we give it an antique look and protect it with waxes that will give it a shiny appearance.
Our ceramics will embellish your living rooms and walls with unique pieces of Tuscan art!
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Terrecotte Cestenoli has a variety of handcrafted products at its headquarters in the province of Florence. Customers have also viewed the terracotta item: handcrafted and resistant to low temperatures. Click here.