Lladro - Made in Spain

Lladro today is designed by a consortium ofwhich is the creative artist factory founded by
craftsman who contributes something differentthe Lladro company. Visitors can even tour and
for each sculpture concept. These craftsmen ofwatch craftsman at work.
Lladro strive for the utmost of technical andIf you are not buying Lladro directly from the
artistic quality signifying the true meaning of thesource, you must make certain that you are
logotype Lladro: Made in Spain.buying from a reputable dealer. You can do this
The process to make a Lladro figurine is so veryby checking for the logotype on the bottom of
intricate. First the piece must be sculpted by theevery piece. The logotype is engraved and looks
artist. Then the consortium must approve it. Thelike a tulip or a bell. Each piece may also have a
sketch is then recreated in plaster to produce theserial number on the bottom. The serial number
first mould. On average, a figurine of medium sizecan be identified as valid on the official Lladro
will use around 15 moulds and extremely detailedwebsite or by contacting Customer Service from
figurines will use up to 300 moulds. The figurine isthe website. If you cannot locate a serial number,
then made and now it is decorated. There maycheck the catalogues on the website to locate the
be carving or additional details added before beingpiece.
painted and then possibly varnished. Then theLladro is admired and acquired worldwide by
piece as its final detail is fired at over 1300collectors and artists alike. In recent years, the
degrees Celsius for 24 hours in a kiln. Once it ispopularity kept rising. The idyllic sceneries of the
finished, the piece is then once again approved byLladro figurines made them not only excellent
members of the consortium. These porcelaincollectible items, but also exquisite presents and
figurines are made in Spain, Tavernes Blanques,gifts for different occasions, such as weddings,
Valencia in what is called the City of Porcelainbirthdays, and anniversaries.