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The pottery is cast in plaster moulds using slip or liquid clay which solidifies inside the mould to form a solid hollow shape |
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The more complicated shapes are made up of several moulds, and the pieces are joined with liquid clay. |
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The pottery is hand decorated by one of a band of highly trained painters. Depending on the complexity of the painting and the size of the piece it can take up to one and a half days to complete. |
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The pieces are then returned to the pottery where they are re-fired to harden on the paint and then dipped in glaze. |
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The final step is to give the pieces their final firing. |
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The final product. |
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