It all begins with an original design. NAO creatives
are inspired by life itself, and it is here that they
find a gesture defining a moment of happiness, that
will allow them to shape into a beautiful memory.
NAO artisans transform
the initial sketch into a clay figurine, stamping their
own personal touch on the character, now distilling
charm and expressiveness.
The
technical team studies the sketch and divides it into
many fragments which are used to reproduce the sculpture
through various molds in a complex process.
The molds are filled with liquid porcelain, and once
the mixture is set, the fragments shaping the figurine
are carefully removed. Then, the various fragments
are assembled by NAO artisans
using liquid porcelain.
The figurines are hand painted
by specialized artists before they are fired. The pigments
are applied depending on the final coloring after the
firing and varnishing process.
Once they are varnished, the pieces are fired
for 24 hours in a special kiln.
The creations are then
ready to captivate the hearts of thousands of people all over the
world.