CRAFTMANSHIP

GIVING FORM TO AN IDEA

At PORDAMSA we are fascinated by the possibility of being able to represent an idea with our own hands. The origin of each piece is born in our imagination as well as from the desire to listen to the demand of a constantly evolving market such as high cuisine where creativity is an essential pillar.

Once the idea is defined, the design team values materials, aesthetics and functionality and as of that moment, the manufacturing process begins with the fusion of old techniques together with innovative processes all based on manual work and care for detail.

NOBLE MATERIALS

PORCELAIN

Porcelain is composed by the raw materials kaolin, feldspar and quartz. It has a high level of resistance and high density, as it is fired at 1400ยบ. Porcelain, stoneware and earthenware are very similar materials, and there is even a tendency for them to be confused.

While porcelain is an impermeable material, stoneware and earthenware contain silica and clay in their composition and they easily absorbe some elements to which they are exposed. Porcelain composition go through much more demanding qualitative selection criteria regarding constancy of the technical characteristics and the absence of contaminants. This unique characteristics make porcelain a pure material suitable for any event.

GLASS

PORDAMSA has picked the highest quality glassware and has designed a wide selection of unusual shapes and textures that combine beautifully with other PORDAMSA elements. Each item is individually handcrafted and carefully hand polished. Our glass nature is 100% food safe and non-porous. It does not retain any micro organisms wich may cause bacterial contamination.

WOOD

With the aim of continually creating warm atmospheres, PORDAMSA has introduced solid oak wood to its range of porcelain and glass products. This natural and wonderful looking material is a perfect complement for a set of porcelain or glass pieces when presenting any gastronomic concept.

HANDMADE PROCESS

At PORDAMSA, all our fine porcelain and glass creations are crafted, fired and polished by hand with an emphasis on detail and quality.

Our designers and modellers work together in close cooperation to construct the models. Once they have been shaped to satisfaction, they are used to make the master moulds that will be used in turn to make the negative casting moulds. Afterthat, the items are shaped in porcelain or glass and the manufacturing process begins. See video below for the details.

FINISHING

In the porcelain manufacturing process, the biscuit fired pieces are glazed. The glaze is a mixture of quartz, feldspar, some kaolin and a high proportion of different thining agents. Because of its high content of quartz, it produces a very hard surface when fired. The glaze melts when fired and fuses with the body before its pores close, creating an inseparable bond between the porcelain body and glaze.

The glaze can be glossy or matt, that is both rough and refined.

One of the features that most differentiate PORDAMSA products is the combination of gloss and matt in the same piece. In that case, the matt area is called biscuit porcelain. It still has a non-porous surface and offers an extraordinary light contrast when combined with glossy glaze in the same piece as it is shown in the picture below.