Everything starts with raw clay. We use stoneware — it's dense, durable, and perfect for small objects. Each batch is wedged by hand to remove air bubbles before shaping begins.
[ photo: raw clay on the workbench ]
Each piece is shaped by hand — no moulds, no machines. We roll, pinch and sculpt every souvenir individually. This is where the character happens: small imperfections that make each one unique.
[ photos: shaping process / freshly made pieces ]
After shaping, pieces dry slowly at room temperature for 24–48 hours. Rushing this step causes cracking — so we wait. Patience is part of the process.
[ photo: pieces laid out to dry ]
Dry pieces go into the kiln for the bisque firing at around 1000°C. This hardens the clay and makes it ready to accept glaze. After firing, pieces are chalky white and very fragile — handle with care.
[ photos: kiln / pieces after bisque firing ]
Each piece is dipped or painted with glaze by hand. Glaze is liquid glass — it flows and shifts in the kiln, which is what gives ceramics their depth and variation. We mix our own colours to keep the palette consistent.
[ photo: glazing the pieces ]
The glazed pieces go back into the kiln at 1250°C. The glaze melts, fuses with the clay, and becomes permanent. After cooling slowly overnight, the pieces are done — durable, food-safe, and ready to find a home.
[ photos: kiln opening / finished glazed pieces ]
From a lump of clay to a finished souvenir — about 2 weeks of work, patience, and heat.
Made with love in Belgrade ♥
[ photo: finished pieces, final flat lay ]