Each piece begins on the wheel, where the clay comes to life under the pressure and pulse of the artisan. It's the first step toward a unique object.
The elaboration process
Creation of the piece on a potter's wheel
The form is born with the hands
Painting with metal oxides
Art in every brushstroke
Copper, silver, and other oxides, which make up Arturo Mora's secret formula, are applied freehand to the enameled piece, creating the reflections. A meticulous and delicate decoration, passed down from generation to generation.
The magic of the oven
Where the lustreware arises
In the third firing, in a reducing atmosphere kiln, the metals transform into a thin, lustrous film. This is where the golden and coppery light that has made Manises famous appears.
(Missing image of oven opening/freshly fired works with shine)