De Rosa Rinconada figurines are unique works of ceramic art designed by Uruguayan artisans and craftsmen.

Once a Master Design is approved, a mold is made and liquid ceramic is poured into this mold. When semi-dry the figurine’s form is removed from the mold; it is quite smooth and must be hand-carved before the moist ceramic hardens and becomes difficult to add texture, detail and personality.

Each figurine is carved by hand; no two subjects are ever carved exactly the same. When the carving is completely finished the figurine is ready for its first kiln firing.

The figurines are hand-painted with a colorful variety of ceramic slips and bright enamel glazes, then accented with platinum and 18 karat gold.

When the hand-painting is completed each figurine once again needs to be fired in the kiln. Colors fire at different temperature settings so many firings are required. Some designs may be fired up to five or six times to achieve the desired result.

The application of 18 karat gold and platinum mark the final step in the design of a De Rosa / Rinconada figurine. These precious metals are used not only to accent the personality of the figurines, but to transform the Collection into the brightly colored jewels in the world of hand-crafted ceramic design.