Hand-painted urn 'Kingfisher on alder branch'

Each urn for ashes in this exceptional range is a true masterpiece, created with meticulous attention to detail and adorned with exquisite hand-painted designs.

Patented Paint Recipes
This artist has spent years developing his own special recipes for the different colours that blend smoothly with the shining transparent glaze to create a feeling of warmth surrounding his objects.

Top Quality Brushes and Materials
Only the best quality brushes are used to allow for the utmost precision needed to highlight the details of the designs.

Step One: Painting
Since each Urn is a unique work of art, the artist must spend many hours concentrating on making certain that the necessary attention to detail is given to each object.

Step Two: Glazing
After finishing the painting, a glazing process using water based, white glazing powder that is sprayed on the Urn begins. The colourful decorations actually disappear under the white layer to only majestically reappear in the final stages of manufacture.

Step Three: The Firing Process
When the glazing powder has completely dried, a process that takes several days, the kiln is heated to a maximum temperature of between 1,050 and 1,250 degrees centigrade depending upon the type of Urn. The glazing powder melts, forming a protective, glass-like and fully transparent coating that is designed to make the colours more intense.