Talavera: The Traditional Pottery of Puebla

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Quality is important, so raw materials are filtered for purity
Once the clay is pure, someone dances on it to remove air bubbles
The finished clay is hard and cold
Potters shape the clay with wheels and by hand
Sculpted pieces have to sit and dry
Each piece is fired twice in this kiln to harden it
Designs are painted on by hand
Only traditional materials are used, including lead-based paints

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