Color is one of the strong and identifying markers of the Faïencerie de Charolles.
The color chart is fed twice a year, inspired by the changes in nature, an inexhaustible reserve of colors.
For her fall collection, Aurélie Richard, Artistic Director of Faïencerie, has chosen to bring in soft and soothing colors, shades that capture the light.
She imagined combinations of colors under three themes: TERRA, VERDA and BASIC CHICS. Five timeless, trendy and daring colors that we will introduce you to.
SAND: The color borrows the tones of an undergrowth in the heart of autumn. A very authentic earthy brown to wake up your decoration and create a warm atmosphere.
DUNE: Natural inspiration and lightness in shades of “brown”. A mid-tone beige, with extraordinary softness that creates a zen and soothing atmosphere.
LOTUS: Naturally aspirated to a bluish green, the color Lotus is the symbiosis of sky and earth. A variation of fresh tones, for classic or modern interiors.
PEONY: A rosy, powdery tone, a gentle reminder of a bouquet of dried flowers, or of a frosty sunrise in the autumnal dawn. A sublime combination of warm and soft shades, for a soothing and reassuring atmosphere.
EUCALYPTUS: A resolutely vegetal color, a true reflection of nature, the Eucalyptus color immediately creates a soft and pleasant atmosphere for your decoration.
DOTS: Between minerality and poetry, the Dots color offers a contemporary alternative to anthracite shades. A tone that subtly distils misty grays, browns and warm earth tones.
MOUSE: A slightly light shade of gray … reminiscent of the coats of our rodent friends. A natural and trendy color very fashionable in the world of interior decoration because it brings softness and comfort, for an interior that is at the same time chic, sober and elegant.
COPPER:It is characterized by reddish brown tones and a certain brilliance, an immediate journey into the forests of southern Burgundy, in the heart of autumn, when the trees form a flamboyant mass.
ALABASTER: Deeply mineral color, white, almost translucent,… alabaster offers a nuanced appearance, for a luminous decoration.
EBENE: A new color immediately inspired by nature, reminiscent of very dense tropical wood, dark brown in color and with a scintillating appearance… Chic, elegance, refinement, at the heart of your home
ELEPHANT:Deep anthracite gray, an animal color, of great elegance, which adorns and sublimates the tables, vases and lights of La Faïencerie.
11 natural colors, which testify to the know-how of enamelling and the techniques of the Faïencerie de Charolles offering elegance and depth to each object of art created.
A few words about Nathalie Collier, our color magician.
Invested in the manufacture for 22 years, Nathalie Collier holds a Brevet des Métiers d’Art in ceramic. She has been working as a color researcher for 9 years. The earthenware exclusive color chart includes 150 colors, of which more than 50 were found / composed by them.
“I love mixing dyes to achieve the perfect color that will be validated by the designer. We must always be inspired by trends to work on new colors and new associations, to stay current. I work with passion and commitment to create emotions in the objects that we shape at the Manufacture. “
In ceramics, the color is provided, at the level of the paste or at the level of the enamel, by dyes, pigments, specific to ceramics, which must in particular withstand the temperatures of ceramic firing. Most often, these are oxides or combinations of oxides.
Experience shows that certain metal oxides are ceramic dyes, that is to say that their powder mixed with a paste or an enamel brings color to the fired product. Here are some examples of the most common oxides and the colors they give to a baked enamel in oxidation: cobalt (blue), copper (green, blue), manganese (brown, purple), iron (yellowish, reddish, greenish), chromium (green, yellow, red), nickel (brown, greenish, gray), and there are others (uranium, titanium, vanadium, etc.). The intensity of the color increases with the rate of coloring oxide. The iron oxide will give yellowish tints in a paste rich in alumina and reddish tints when there is little alumina. Or copper oxide which gives blue in an alkaline enamel and green in a lead enamel. Antimony oxide gives yellows in one lead enamel, and is hardly coloring in others. When the amount of oxide added to the enamel is too high, new shades can be obtained, for example metallic shades, by saturation. The color of the oxide mixed with the enamel, or the paste, is often very different from the color after firing. These complex and unpredictable behaviors explain the need for meticulous testing but also the multitude of possibilities. The elaborate manufacturing process, combined with the extreme fineness of grinding, brings a regularity in the colors and a very particular comfort during the implementation. new shades can be obtained, for example metallic shades, by saturation. The color of the oxide mixed with the enamel, or the paste, is often very different from the color after firing. These complex and unpredictable behaviors explain the need for meticulous testing but also the multitude of possibilities. The elaborate manufacturing process, combined with the extreme fineness of grinding, brings a regularity in the colors and a very particular comfort during the implementation. new shades can be obtained, for example metallic shades, by saturation. The color of the oxide mixed with the enamel, or the paste, is often very different from the color after firing. These complex and unpredictable behaviors explain the need for meticulous testing but also the multitude of possibilities. The elaborate manufacturing process, combined with the extreme fineness of grinding, brings a regularity in the colors and a very particular comfort during the implementation.
What are the benefits of manufacturing our own ceramic enamel? It has the property of being vitrified at high temperature. It forms a vitreous layer on the surface of fired ceramics. This layer of minerals makes our parts waterproof and more suitable for food use. The enamel is the last touch of decoration which allows us to finalize the style of our rooms.
Enamel, calledglazein the world of ceramics, consists of 3 main components: silica, flux and alumina. We can add color by integrating oxides. Silica or silicon dioxide is a mineral widely used in many sectors for its abundance in the natural environment and for its advantageous properties after firing. The flux is a mineral which allows the melting temperature of the mixture to be lowered. In ceramic, we find for example feldspar. Alumina is a cheap mineral which exhibits advantageous properties such as rigidity. Metal oxides are the result of corrosion of minerals exposed to air or water.
From start to finish, we created our enamel by incorporating all the ingredients chosen by us. We master the choice of silica, flux, alumina and oxides. We are sure of the reliability of our enamel. Our pottery is fully compliant with the desired health security. Our work is irreparably unique. If we are not satisfied with a color or texture, we can change it by adjusting the dose of oxide, silica or alumina, changing the baking temperature. The homemade production promises us great discoveries.