Memento Temporï gift card

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The Memento Temporï gift card is the ideal gift!

It gives you the freedom to choose from over 30 civilisations, 5,000 years of history and a constantly evolving catalogue.

Please note: gift cards are valid for one year.

Material : Terracotta

Used for thousands of years, terracotta can be used to create pieces that are as close as possible to the originals.

Unlike plaster or resin, terracotta is heavier, more fragile and more difficult to work with, but the finesse of the material, the feel of it and the possibilities of finishing all come together to create exceptional pieces with a soul.

Decors and finishings

All our pieces are hand-decorated by our craftsmen, using two methods for decoration and finishing, which vary depending on the piece:

- Engobe decoration: this is one of the oldest techniques used to decorate ceramics. It consists of clay to which colour pigments are added. The possibilities are endless. It allows for fine, precise decoration, but does not protect or solidify the ceramic.

- Enamel decorations: Difficult to work with, enamel is used to add a transparent or coloured layer of glass to ceramics. This layer, made up of minerals, waterproofs the pieces and makes them more resistant. Coloured enamel gives vivid colours and an incomparable shine.

Handcrafted in Brittany, France

All our pieces are made in our workshop in Brittany, France by a team of skilled craftsmen.

For almost 20 years, men and women with golden hands have been perpetuating the ceramic expertise of this family business.

Made to order

Don't have enough stock of the piece you want?

No problem! We manufacture parts directly to order.

Please note that there is a manufacturing lead time, which varies from part to part.

Cleaning and care

The pieces can be easily dusted with a soft cloth or feather duster, for example.

Note that pieces decorated with engobe are waxed and patinated to give them a more or less shiny historical appearance.

Secure and eco-responsible packaging

All pieces are packaged with the utmost care, and sometimes double-packed to ensure breakage-free transport.

We mainly use recyclable cardboard for our packaging. Depending on the item, bubble wrap may be used for extra protection.

Delivery and Returns

Delivery in France and abroad with ‘breakage’ guarantee against signature only.

Returns within 14 days.

Consult the frequently asked questions for more information, instructions and return conditions.

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Unique know-how and excellence

Memento Temporï workshop

Model creation
Whether it's from photos or a 3D scan that will be printed, it all starts with sculpting the model that will be used to make the mould.
Mould making
Plaster moulds are made from the sculpture. Depending on the piece, the mould is more or less complex: 2 or more parts.
Casting and cleaning
Clay is poured into the mould. When the thickness is ideal, the excess is emptied. The piece can then be removed from the mould and cleaned.
Firing(s) the pieces
When the piece is dry, it is fired a first time. The result is a ceramic bisque ready for decoration.
Decorations
The decorations are created using engobe (pigmented clay) or enamel (a transparent or coloured layer of glass), as close as possible to the originals.
Finishes
Depending on the piece, it is returned to the kiln before the finishes touches: base, wax, patina, etc. to give it a unique historical look. The piece is finished and packaged.