The Making of Female Figurines
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The first stage in the making of female figurines is for the sculptor to agree the initial design concept with the figurine team...... see what Yvonne, figurine painter, has to say on this stage of the making of collectors figurines hereThis is done by sketch, illustration, references or sometimes, just a few words are enough! Above is a 'concept sketch' for the development of our Rose Garden figurine which, still in development, can be 'early-bird' reserved here
FIGURINES ARE WHAT WE DO
The Making of Female figurines requires a range of finely honed skills which are quite astonishing.... But as a collector you already have an idea of just that. We want to show you all the many and varied processes that are needed to sculpt and manufacture a collectable female figurine. But, the first thing you should do is get hold of a copy of our specially written article about the
process called
‘Our Special Touch’
click here to see how lady figurines are put together again What We Do
 Work closely with one of the very best English china manufacturers.
Uphold the English tradition and heritage of hand-craftsmanship.
Bring the stories of the personalities who craft our beautiful female figurines to the attention of collectors.
Enable collectors to follow to progress of new collectable figurines as they are modelled.
A Survey of what you would like to see -
To help us get to know you personally
(click here for a special form)
The Figurine CollectiveThe Figurine Collective works with the very best of Artists, sculptors, designers and craftsmen to produce the finest English hand-made fine bone china figurines.We are Proud to continue the English heritage of fine bone china production.
A small pottery in the heart of the Staffordshire
We work closely with a small pottery in the heart of the Staffordshire Potteries, run by a second-generation family firm. Their loyal workforce of dedicated craftsmen and women exhibit all the time-honoured skills and traditions of the china industry that go back over 200 years. Nowhere are there more skilled people at making exquisite female figurines.
Find out more about how to reserve one of our figurines| Andrew, the blocker, discusses where to cut the model with John Bromley and decide how many different moulds will be needed to make the figurine. | Bev sticks the torso onto the body of the figurine.The arms and bows still need to be applied before she can hand over to the specialist flower maker to embellish the dress with wonderful hand made roses. |
FROM A BAG OF CLAY TO A PRESTIGIOUS COLLECTIBLE FIGURINE ... find out more
Two centuries of supremacy in the decorative arts
We realize that in the past, the efforts of these highly skilled and dedicated craftspeople have gone unrecognized and we want to celebrate their contribution to two centuries of supremacy in the decorative arts. Instead of being anonymous, we intend to introduce collectors to the personalities who are involved with the delicate task to reproducing our artists' original sculptures. Unprecedented access to the studios of our leading artists
Of course, we will keep you up to date on the progress of new sculptures – as they are being modelled. This will be unprecedented access to the studios of our leading artists. You will be able to see how the rough lump of grey clay is transformed into a thing of beauty as the finished female figurine model emerges. Find out more about how to reserve one of our figurinesKeeping alive the great traditions of hand craftsmanship of Stoke-on-Trent.
As so much these days is produced abroad, we want to keep alive the great traditions of hand craftsmanship of Stoke-on-Trent.
With your help, and our sincere efforts, we hope to fulfill these ambitions.
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