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Jorge Quevedo

"Hello, my name is Jorge Quevedo. The region where I was born and raised is renowned for its majolica ceramics. Although my family worked in other fields, I was fascinated by ceramics and, while still in high school, I took a job in a pottery workshop. There I learned the techniques and processes. After several years, I wanted to set up my own ceramics studio, and I saved up until I was finally able. It started out small, but little by little, my workshop grew.

"We always found lead to be a problem. After researching and experimenting, I came to master the technique using white clay instead of those commonly used in the region. I also work with lead-free glazes so as to meet the expectations of today's shoppers.

"The process begins by mixing the powdered clay with water to achieve a smooth, uniform paste. We shape it in molds or on the potter's wheel and let it dry thoroughly. We then smooth the fragile pieces and fire them at 800°C [1,472°F] for six hours to become cajete (bisque or biscuit). We draw the motifs freehand and, with natural fiber brushes, fill them with lead free colors. For relief motifs, we use a latex tool similar to a medicine dropper. Once they dry, we dip them in colorless glaze for a glossy finish and high fire the pieces at 1,000°C [1,832°F] for eight hours.

"My work blends traditional designs with my modern, lead-free technique, offering shoppers a quality product adapted to today's needs."