english terracotta
The word "Terracotta" is generally understood to mean a low-fired red clay typically used for flower pots, which is english terracotta vulnerable to frost and easily broken.
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Terracotta was however developed into a far more sophisticated material by several English makers in the 18th century. The clay body was composed of various secret ingredients to produce a material capable of holding intricate detail, and which when fired to very high temperature english terracotta would normally outperform natural stone in strength and durability. |
coade stone
makers and Restorers
The most famous of the 18th century makers was, whose "Coade Stone" urns and statuary are very highly valued today. The technical secrets and skills of these makers were lost as their method were displaced by the demands of mass production during the 19th century. garden sculpture At THOMASONCUDWORTH we have set ourselves the task of recreating the original techniques. |
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garden sculpture
Stone Carver
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composition garden sculpture and balance of the clay body, allied with hand modeling
skills originating from many years experience of stone carving, have resulted in the ability to produce work of a quality which rivals that of the 18th century makers who have been our inspiration. coade stone |
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