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About Phoenix Urns ® |
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Michael
van de Sande received his education as a ceramic painter artist at the world
famous Royal Delftware Factory “De Porceleyne Fles anno 1653” in Delft
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where he worked from 1978 until 1992. He also studied Graphic and
Typographic Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in The Hague,
Netherlands.
From 1992
until 2004 he worked as a ceramic painter artist at “De Delftse Pauw”.
In 2004
the artist and craftsman Michael van de Sande opened his own studio, and now
produces hand painted ceramic works of art under the labels Lotus Ceramic
Arts and Phoenix Urns ®.
Phoenix Hand Painted Urns and Lotus Ceramic Arts
products can be found around the world. The name “Phoenix Urns ®” is a
registered and protected brand name since 2007. |
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Certificate of Authenticity |
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Phoenix Hand Painted Urns are unique works of art, and each Urn comes with its own certificate guaranteeing that
Michael van de Sande has personally painted the Urn.
Under every urn the “Phoenix”-mark and the initials “MS” of the artist Michael van de Sande are painted.
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Nomination for the International Funeral Awards 2007 |
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Phoenix Urns ® received a nomination for the International Funeral Awards (IFA) in 2007 |
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Studio, Painting- and Firing Process |
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Patented Paint Recipes
Michael van de Sande
has spent years developing his own special recipes for the
different colors that blend smoothly with the shining
transparent glaze to create a feeling of warmth surrounding
his objects.
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Top Quality Brushes and Materials
Only the best quality brushes are used to allow for the utmost precision needed to highlight the details
of the designs.
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Step One: Painting
Since each Urn is a
unique work of art, the artist must spend many hours
concentrating on making certain that the necessary
attention to detail is given for each object.
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Step Two: Glazing
After finishing the
painting, a glazing process using water based, white glazing
powder that is sprayed on the Urn begins. The colorful
decorations actually disappear under the white layer to only
majestically reappear in the final stages of manufacture.
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Step Three: The Firing Process
When the glazing powder has
completely dried, a process that takes several days, the kiln
is heated to a maximum temperature of between 1,050 and 1,250
degrees centigrade depending upon the type of Urn. The glazing
powder melts, forming a protective, glass-like and fully transparent
coating that is designed to make the colors more intense. |
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