Each piece of stoneware begins with a spark of inspiration and a meticulous design process. Our talented designers consider every detail, from form and ergonomics to aesthetics and the product’s life cycle. This approach helps optimize the use of raw materials and resources throughout the production process, including clay, glaze, energy and water, while reducing waste. To achieve this, we use raw materials sourced from Portugal’s finest natural resources and incorporate recycled materials into selected products and collections.

Mold Manufacturing

Each piece begins its journey in a carefully crafted mold that establishes its form and character. Because our molds are designed and produced in-house, we maintain precise control over every detail. This process ensures that each stoneware piece meets our uncompromising standards for quality, innovation, and aesthetic excellence.

Slip Casting

The process begins with slip, a refined liquid clay, carefully poured into porous plaster molds. These molds, acting almost like memory holders, gradually absorb water from the suspension, allowing the clay particles to form a consistent layer against the mold walls. Once the desired wall thickness is reached, the excess slip is drained.
The piece rests in the mold until it reaches the ideal consistency for demolding. Once removed, it is air-dried and then moved to the finishing stage where experienced hands trim and sponge the surface to remove any excess material or imperfections. This is when the unique character of each piece begins to emerge.

Decoration

After shaping and drying, the pieces proceed to decoration, a stage where creativity and technique unite. Decoration can be applied before glazing, between two layers of glaze, or even after glazing depending on the desired effect.
This phase involves the manual application of ceramic pigments, frits, and other decorative materials using techniques such as brushing, sponging, combing, or carving, each creating distinct surface textures and patterns.

There are various glaze application methods depending on the complexity of the piece’s form. The most common techniques include spraying, either automatic or manual, and dipping. Regardless of the method, the goal remains the same: to prepare the surface for firing where intense heat will bring out the full essence of the ceramic piece.

Kiln

At this stage, the pieces are fired at high temperatures, between 1150°C and 1200°C, in a carefully controlled process. The firing cycle, which determines the heating and cooling rates, is adjusted according to the type of kiln, the composition of the ceramic material, and the geometry of each piece.
This is when the transformation takes place. The pieces develop their strength and the final texture that defines each collection. It is the point at which the shaped and decorated raw material becomes ceramic, revealing its character and functionality.

The factory’s kilns are equipped with a heat recovery system developed by our R&D department. The system recovers and reuses part of the heat generated during the firing process, integrating it back into the manufacturing process.

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