Behind the Scenes

Discover Our Craftsmanship

At Nicholas Mosse, we are driven by a commitment to quality, tradition, and sustainability. Each piece we create is a testament to these values, embodying the rich heritage and meticulous craftsmanship that define our brand. We believe in preserving the time-honoured techniques that have been passed down through generations of artisans, ensuring that every item is not just a product, but a piece of art with a story to tell.

How It Begins

Every piece of Nicholas Mosse undergoes a 20-step, handmade process.

Basic Forming

Clay comes from the ground and we mix different sorts of clays to create our own, high quality earthenware. We dig, blunge, sieve, filter and pug the clay to form extruded logs of wet clay, which are then cut into the exact size and weight for each item.

ALL IN THE DETAILS

Skilled hands and keen eyes ensure that only the highest quality items reach our customers.

The glue-like slip

The little jug body is dried to a "leather hard" stage, and then a handle is attached to it with a glue-like substance called slip.

A Delicate Step in the Crafting Process

Transforming the Surface: Slip Dipping for a Perfect Finish

Carefully lowered into slip

When it reaches a very particular level of hardness, the little jug can be lowered into the liquid slip bucket.

Hardening Clay for Decoration and Durability

Preparing for the Next Stage: Bisque Kiln Firing

Now dried, each piece is signed

Once the jug has dried and hardened further, it is stamped with the Nicholas Mosse logo.

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