Terra
Terra
Terra
The Terra is our first terracota lamp. It is built by hand by Elena without a potter's wheel. Its design is simple, clean, and rustic, embodying the true essence of Mediterranean charm.
- Height: ca. 30 cm (with bulb) Diameter: 24 cm
- Bulb: E27
- Shipping is included in Spain and Europe
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Description
Description
This ceramic lamp was 100% made by us(Elena and Ben) in our pottery studio in Madrid.
Bulb included, ready to plug it in and use
Includes cable(2m), interruptor, plug, socket and bulb
There are small differences and imperfections in terms of shape and glazing, this makes each piece unique
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Quality
Quality
We exclusively use high temperature clay and glazes in our crafting process. Every piece is fired twice up to 1250°C for superior quality.
Durability: with great care, the pieces can last a lifetime
Resistance: the materials can resist to extremely low and high temperature
Sustainable: due to its long lifetime, we use fewer resources
Utility: microwave and dishwasher safe
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Packaging
Packaging
Each order comes beautifully gift-wrapped, and if you’d like, you can add a personal note to make it even more special
Our packaging is entirely sustainable and free of plastic. Even the filling peanuts are water-soluble, adding an eco-friendly touch to your unboxing experience.
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How it's made
How it's made
Here is a short description of our pottery process. As you will see it is a long and rigorous procedure hence the price and sometimes the waiting time.
Clay preparation: to remove air bubbles and make it more consistent, it is like kneading dough. Video
Throwing: we use a potter wheel to shape clay into symmetrical forms. Video
Drying: the piece has to dry so it can be trimmed, this can take 1-3 days depending on weather conditions
Trimming: to remove excess clay, smooth the surface and remove imperfections. Video
Decorating: this can vary piece by piece. Most of our pieces are handpainted, applying several layers. Shapes, forms and Pepitas are attached. This is the longest stage and can take up to 1-1.5 hours per piece. Video and Video
Drying: some more drying so it is bone-dry for the first firing
Bisque fire: the piece goes into the kiln for a 7-hour programme up to 1000°C.
Washing: after the kiln has cooled down, we take the piece and bath in clean water to get rid of any dust and debris. Video
Glazing: we apply the glaze by dipping the piece into a liquid. Video
Glaze fire: usually the last firing is up to 1250°C which takes around 8 hours
Inspection: after cooling down we take the piece from the kiln and check if it is up to our standards
Packaging: every piece is shipped in carefully wrapped and sustainable packages so it gets to your home in one piece. Video