The art work you are purchasing is called Mina with a rich old history of around 4000 years. Mina means blue in ancient Persian language and the blue color in this artwork is a symbol of heaven’s sky. Although blue is the traditional color in this art however, the contemporary Mina handcrafts could be found in variety of colors these days such as green, gray, pink and etc.
Mina indeed is the art of painting and coloring on the surface of metal objects. The paint used in this artwork in most cases are prepared by metal oxide powders. Such metal powder however is mixed with special oils and solvents to form a creamy paint. The cream is then used to paint the object. Different metal oxide also produces different color.
Beside preparation of paint cream, the desired objects which are mainly made of copper are created by hammering and forming. These objects have a long list of shapes including vases, plates, containers and etc. After forming the objects they should be cleaned thoroughly prior to be covered with white enamel coating. The cleanness of the surface is very important at this stage since a very minor dirt or even hand oil or moisture could cause crack in the final product. The enameled object then is baked in the furnace at around700° in a few stages.
The art is now ready for you to enjoy!
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Item description:
Artwork: Mina
Production: Handmade
Object: Mina Plate with plastic stand
Height: Approx. 20 cm
Metal material: Copper
Coating: Enameled coating and metal oxide painting
Shipment:
Item is located in Sydney, Australia and will be shipped by Australia post within 3 days after purchase. A tracking number will be provided for all packages.
Packaging:
The item is packed in a box and protected by bubble wrap and void filler.
Return Policy:
We accept return of the items within 30 days if you change your mind. If so, please retain the item in good condition before shipping. Please use void filler and bubble wrap provided and sent the item back in a packaging box.
General note:
The item is fully handmade. Please expect some imperfections.