Madonna School Raphael Travertine and Gold Finish in Ceramic

Madonna school Raphael finish in travertine and gold ceramic

The Madonna school Raphael finish in travertine and gold ceramic is an item handcrafted according to the oldest traditions of the trade.
This is a particular finish invented by the Cestenoli company (each product made with this finish is only our production).
This finish is very reminiscent of the color of the sedimentary rock "travertine": although more tending towards white.
Therefore, we start with a different production process of the base which is pressed using an element that dissolves during the first firing, leaving micro-holes throughout the object.
Therefore, after 7 coats of colors and patinas, the item we have worked on will appear white with a pinkish background, after which we apply the gold.
We do not apply simple gold paint (an alcohol-based paint applied to silver leaves so that the silver resembles gold) but rather real gold and silver leaf with a very long application process.
In fact, as a first step, we give 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 give the item an adhesive so that we can make the gold and silver leaf adhere.
To conclude the gold finish, we give it an antique look and protect it with waxes that will give it a shiny appearance.
You will be struck by the particularity of the objects we produce and our technical-decorative ability.
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Our ceramics are very different from standard ones: we have our own production models and truly unique pieces.
In conclusion, the company Cestenoli has a variety of handcrafted products at its headquarters in the province of Florence.
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