From the My Little Kitchen Fairies Breakfast Collection. My Little Kitchen Fairies Bacon and Eggs Fairie. Made of stone resin with acrylic wings.
My Little Kitchen Fairies is an adorable line of mischievous fairies designed for everyday life. Bright colors and whimsical poses make the pieces in this collection ideal for display in your kitchen, and make wonderful, heart-warming gifts.
You can but it at this online store.
July 31st, 2007
There’s only one way to the Land of Oz – a magic tornado, right? Well, now catching your own twister to Oz is easy with these Wizard of Oz collectible figurines, available only from the Bradford Exchange! Swirling columns of crystalline will lift your imagination right over the rainbow! You’ll have company too; Dorothy, Toto, Scarecrow, Tin Man, Cowardly Lion – all your favorite characters are coming along for the ride!
These handcrafted, limited-edition works of art feature detailed sculptural figurines and roundelle collector plates showcasing fabulous scenes from the movie! In fact, your collection begins with a Wizard of Oz Wicked Witch collector plate – complete with flying monkey! Hurry, don’t miss your twister to adventure – order now at this store!
July 26th, 2007
With The Duke in charge, people will think twice about stealing treats from this cookie jar! Yes, it’s John Wayne, all decked out in cowboy finery from his 10-gallon hat to the red scarf around his neck. Now, this handsome John Wayne memorabilia lets you commemorate the career of this rough-and-rowdy Hollywood icon in a fully three-dimensional sculptural format that creates exciting views from all angles.
Show friends and family that you’re one of The Duke’s biggest fans with this Vandor collectible ceramic cookie jar. This John Wayne memorabilia makes a striking gift, thanks to a pearl glaze that allows a remarkable level of detail. Edition is strictly limited to 3,600, so order on this site now!
July 10th, 2007
A Limoges Box Is A Box cum Porcelain Figurine
Limoges boxes are small porcelain containers to store things like jewelry and trinkets.
Limoges boxes are also porcelain figurines shaped into the form of some animal, bird or object. Alternatively, the figurine might be mounted on a conventionally shaped box. The boxes are hand painted, and signed by the artist or factory, and are adorned with a decorative clasp.
Porcelain Figurines Are Beautiful
Porcelain figurines are objects that have a strong impact on their owners’ minds.
The sculpted figure of some fairytale character, an object in the zodiac or a musical instrument like guitar could stir memories of things that had fascinated you. The perfection of the material – pure, stainless, and brilliantly finished with a promise of permanence – creates a sense of satisfaction. And the delicately enameled or painted patterns on the porcelain add a touch of class to the object.
The overall impact created is a sense of something beautiful.
How Are These Porcelain Figurines Made?
The typical raw material for porcelain is a mixture of fine white china clay, feldspars and quartz. Other kinds of ingredients, like bone ash, might be used for different effects.
The above mixture is plastic enough to be shaped into desired forms. The forms might then be decorated using pigments containing cobalt and copper, and then glazed. Another option is to glaze the shaped object first and then do the decorative painting using enamel paints. The glazed form undergoes a process of finishing and then comes the final process, the firing in a kiln at temperatures ranging from 1000 to 1300 degrees Celsius.
The porcelain figurine is now a permanently shaped, vitrified and non-porous, non-corrosive object, impermeable to liquids.
Making Porcelain Figurines Require Considerable Expertise
Though the raw material for porcelain is plastic to some extent, it is not as plastic as, say, the potter’s clay. Hence, forming it into desired shapes require an experienced, expert touch. Pottery skill alone would not be enough for creating porcelain figurines.
The Limoges manufactories, established in the nineteenth century at Limoges in France, have developed this expertise. After each figurine is formed, expert artists paint each box by hand, as certified on each Limoges box that bears the words Peit Mein (French for hand painted).
The Limoges Porcelain Figurine Box You Get Is A Prestigious Product
The porcelain industry developed at Limoges in the 19th century when excellent quality kaolin (the ‘china’ clay) was found nearby. The industry prospered and Limoges porcelain achieved worldwide fame. The Limoges porcelain figurine boxes you get are thus backed by two centuries of tradition and a quality recognized world over.
These porcelain figurines are ideal gifts for all occasions. You could select from among innumerable subjects and themes. There are porcelain figurines in the shapes of teddy bears for kids, nativity scenes for Christmas, cute koalas for animal lovers, pencil holders for your office desk and so on. Each is a beautiful, fascinating object that you or the gift recipient would treasure forever.
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June 28th, 2007
Nothing brings back fond memories of your childhood better than seeing a group of little girls, blissfully playing jump rope! Now you can revisit simpler times whenever you like with this adorable porcelain Berta Hummel figurine, available only from StudioHummel. The first-ever Berta Hummel figurine featuring three children, it presents a trio of best friends immersed in the innocent joys of play.
“Jump for Joy” is beautifully crafted of fine bisque porcelain to the exacting standards of the artisans of Goebel. Just look at each little girl’s sweet features, tousled locks, and nostalgic play clothes! But don’t delay – this charming work of art is sure to appeal to anyone who treasures memories of childhood friends – order yours now!
You can buy it at this store.
June 12th, 2007
From the wonderful Coots and Biddys collection. Coots and Biddy figurine titled Classic Couple. Reads “Still the classic couple.” Features a Coot and Biddy together with a pitchfork. Makes a perfect gift for that Over the Hill Coot or Biddy. Made of resin. Measures 6.25″ tall.
The truth revealed about these once thought to be mythical beings: Can grow hair on most parts of his body with the exception of the top of his head. Repeats the same story of winning the junior high 100 yard dash. Forgets the simplest things or has what he calls “Senior Moments.” Once fabled to be six feet tall, but now only 3 feet 8 inches with slippers. Most of his communication consists of hacking, burping, passing gas and yelling out obscenities, often in the context of a family wedding or funeral. You can buy Coots & Biddy figurines at this store.
June 1st, 2007
