Jorge Quevedo "My work blends traditional designs with my modern, lead-free technique…." "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."

	Customer Reviews
		I just received my beautiful majolica ceramic flowerpot. It is lovely and very well done. The traditional design of calla lilies and vibrant colors are wonderful. - T & D A, Sierra Vista,AZ, USA Señor Quevedo, Muchas Gracias. Me encanta con su trabajo. Ya tengo piezas de una tienda cerca de aqui, pero, no tiene mas. Estaba alegre encontrar que Novica tiene algunos piezas. Espero que ofreceré más. Tambien, voy a Oaxaca Feb. 5-14. ¿Hay tiendas con piezas de usted? Otra vez, Grácias. Laura Robinson www.laurarobi@swbell.net - L Robinson, Kansas City, MO. USA I received the "Golden Harvest" cream and sugar set yesterday and was very pleased to see that the product is even more beautiful than the photo on the website. I like it better than any of the cream and sugar Talavera sets that I had seen on a recent trip to Mexico. I'm very happy with my purchase and would never hesitate to order additional items in the future. The price is reasonable, and shipping is a bargain! - Karen R, Bethlehem, NH USA Excellent. Quality is unreal. An eye turner for sure. Excellent shipping. - Ronald A I saw very nice tequila set on your site and decided to order it for my dad right away. I received it well wraped and with nice written post-card. Today i've presented it to my dad.He's loved it from the first sight and asked me to write this "Thank you letter" to Mr. Jorge Quevedo. It's really well done set and when you are holding it you can feel the warm of artist' hands. Thank you! Sincerly yours - Elena K, Brooklyn,NY I love the vibrant colours and whimsical designs used by Jorge. The care given in packing the item definitely showed how precious these products are. Thank you for such beautiful artistry. - Malena del Gallego, Australia Beautifully and expertly crafted, Jorge Quevedo's pottery for me began as a gift of a platter for two of my best friends. Since then, I have been gifting more and more of Señor Quevedo's work to them at birthdays and Christmas. We all are delighted with the way the various patterns mix and match so harmoniously. I can most heartily recommend this fine pottery. May your table too be blessed with such beauty! - Martha Andrews-Schmidt, Ann Arbor, MI USA I sent the candle holders for my son in law and he and my daughter just loved them . They said they were beautiful and show off very well on their table - mary alice mora, el paso, texas, usa The coasters were absolutely stunning! They arrived beautifully wrapped, and I gave them as a housewarming gift. My brother and sister-in-law loved them. Thank you! - Dianne R., Michigan, USA I love my tequila set. The colors are brilliant and very unusual. I am impressed with your craftsmanship. Thank you - ann tingley, Prescott/az/usa I love my bowl - it brightens my whole kitchen! I purchased a platter for my mother and she was thrilled as well. It was a perfect gift - a beautiful combination of function and art. Thanks! - Anne Medley, Fairway, KS USA I have long been a collector of the "Golden Harvest" pattern. I have many pieces and love every one. I use them on a daily basis and when they are not in use, I proudly display them in my home. They are not only beautiful works of art, but also very functional serving pieces. - Barbara Roller, Naples, FL, USA I have received the Talavera ceramic "soup" pot which is not an elegant enough description of this piece of art. I know that it is very functional but it is also a piece to display. I am very impressed with Jorge Quevedo's work. I am sure that I will purchase more of his pieces. Es muy bonita. - Janet Received two sets of plates today. They are beautiful and well made I will enjoy them for years. They arrived wrapped very well and not broken. Thank You - Ernest Me encantan mucho sus obras de arte! I have bought several pieces in the Golden Harvest pattern. They are so beautiful. Guests have complimented them as well. I use them all the time. Even your packaging is done with extreme care. I keep looking for excuses to buy more. Gracias, Sr. Quevedo! - sorrel, Bremo Bluff, Virginia, United States