Italian ceramic of Caltagirone

WHY BUY CALTAGIRONE SOFIA CERAMICS?

For each object strictly follows 6 long processing steps,

For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unchanged work over time. 

1) Turning and modeling: to give shape to the majolica, hand made process e not with molds.

2) Drying: Our products are subjected to slow, gradual and natural drying without sudden changes in temperature, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay,

3) First cooking: With ovens that reach temperatures estimated at about 1000 ° for 13 hours.

4) Glazing: in which the products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,

     So ready to pass into the hands of the decorators who will give color and style to the creations.

     The colors used in our laboratories are designed and studied both for color tones and for effect,

5) Decoration:  The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and made by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to personalize our SOFIA brand.

6) Second firing: The second firing is the most important phase where everything that is cooked at the set temperatures acquires luster and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors.

   Through special techniques the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.

  A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern.

For that our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed in fire. 

To certify that every single object has gone through the six processing stages that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that has passed rigorous quality controls.

For this reason, the ceramic objects of Caltagirone SOFIA SOFIA are real artwork.

Discover them all in our eBay shop. Here is an advance. . . 

WHY BUY CALTAGIRONE SOFIA CERAMICS?

For each object strictly follows 6 long processing steps,

For each of these phases we dedicate the utmost care in every detail so that the final product is the result of a unique, inimitable and unchanged work over time. 

1) Turning and modeling: to give shape to the majolica, hand made process e not with molds.

2) Drying: Our products are subjected to slow, gradual and natural drying without sudden changes in temperature, in order to expel all the water contained in the clay,

3) First cooking: With ovens that reach temperatures estimated at about 1000 ° for 13 hours.

4) Glazing: in which the products acquire a totally white color based on oxides and kaolin,

     So ready to pass into the hands of the decorators who will give color and style to the creations.

     The colors used in our laboratories are designed and studied both for color tones and for effect,

5) Decoration:  The Decorative phase is characterized by giving style to our creations with shades of colors studied and made by us in the laboratory. Colors, shapes and style are the goal to personalize our SOFIA brand.

6) Second firing: The second firing is the most important phase where everything that is cooked at the set temperatures acquires luster and brightness, thus enhancing shapes and colors.

   Through special techniques the chiaroscuro is highlighted on the crystallized effect of the majolica, inspired by the great master CARAVAGGIO.

  A third black phase is then used, thus making our ceramics even more characteristic with a particular reference to the classic style of Caltagirone majolica; always associated with our ideas we give notes and colors that can link the classic with the modern.

For that our laboratory is in Caltagirone and all our creations are stamped with our brand on the base and signed in fire. 

To certify that every single object has gone through the six processing stages that make it authentic and unalterable over time and that has passed rigorous quality controls.

For this reason, the ceramic objects of Caltagirone SOFIA SOFIA are real artwork.

Discover them all in our eBay shop. Here is an advance. . .