Cuvier contemporain

The contemporary vat is made using the calibration method, a technique used for round pieces of all sizes. The clay is shaped by the centrifugal force of the calibrating machine. The rotation of the wheel forces the clay up the sides of the mold. Small pieces are immediately removed from the mold. For larger pieces, the clay must dry and harden in the mold for 24 hours before being removed.

Terracotta is the ideal material for the well-being of your plants. It is also an excellent thermal insulator. In summer, it helps keep the roots cool, while in winter, it protects them from the cold. Plants thus benefit from an optimal environment for healthy growth all year round.

Terracotta is a porous material.

When you plant and water the plant afterward, the terracotta will absorb moisture unevenly and in a circular pattern through capillary action, which explains the appearance of halos. There will therefore be damp and dry areas, resulting in a very uneven patina. For this reason, it is important to thoroughly water the terracotta, both indoors and outdoors, before your first planting so that the terracotta absorbs moisture evenly and the patina becomes more uniform.

It is possible that whitish marks may appear: these are salts from the soil being released for two reasons:

- hard water

- some potting mixes cause a chemical reaction that releases salts.

To effectively reduce these white marks, we recommend spraying pure white vinegar around the plant, several times if necessary.

Our pottery is carefully packaged and protected on a pallet to allow for safe transport.