Our process
From clay
to detail.
Shaping, finishing and modelling: three perspectives on ceramic work in our Deruta workshop.
01 / Shaping
A volume
begins here.
At the machine, a tool works on the surface of the piece. The photograph shows the contact between tool and ceramic up close.
In the video below, the mould opens to reveal the bowl, and a hand works on its rim.
A stage of shaping12 seconds · no audio
From our archive
A tool.
A precise gesture.
The short video shows the machine opening and handwork on the rim of the bowl.
02 / Finishing
Every edge deserves
attention.
A sponge follows the rim; a small tool works along a plate’s profile. The images show two finishing gestures.
The hand stays close to the surface, following the form along its outline.
Finishing the edge of a plate
Working on the facial details
03 / Modelling
A character
takes shape.
Modelling gives a piece its expression. Faces, volumes and details emerge through successive touches.
From the initial volume to the finest features, each step shapes its character.
Modelling a clay head
A head with floral details
Three heads with different profiles
Back at the machine
The rim,
up close.
Another moment in the same process: a hand follows the rim of the bowl while it is still at the machine.
Working on the rim8 seconds · no audio
Care for every piece in the series
Pumo forms in progress
Packing the cups