Glazed clay, added to the hands and imagination of the artisans of Metepec make this piece exceptional. Complex in its art and elaboration:
\nThe clay used for this work is free of lead, which is transported from nearby municipalities and is left to sweat in the sun, then allowed to dry, broken, ground and sifted, and then passed through water and mixed with flower pens. of lily that serves to give it consistency.<\/p>\n
Once kneaded, the necessary amount is taken to shape the piece, which is allowed to harden and a brief decoration is carried out, which is done raw. The firing is then carried out in a gas oven, of which there are two, the first It is to bake the piece (known as sancocho) where the oven reaches an average temperature of 800 degrees maximum and takes around three to four hours, the piece is left to rest for a day and the second firing is carried out to glaze at a temperature of approximately 1,180 degrees, the enamel is made with silica and depending on the color desired, different combinations are made using copper oxide, cobalt oxide and manganese oxide.<\/p>\n