Hobby Ceramicraft were appointed sole Authorised Distributors for the U.K.
and Ireland in 1997. After over a decade of using and learning all about
American Hobby Ceramic materials, Jane and John were deeply impressed when
we were first invited to visit Montelupo and to test and use this 'new
to us' product range.
The Bitossi family have some slight experience of ceramics, they trace
their ceramic ancestry back to the 15th century where they were kiln owners
in Montelupo. There they have remained ever since, growing, providing employment,
and all the time making fine ceramics and ceramic materials.
The present Colorobbia company came into being during the 20th century
and is now a vast multinational industry, but the roots remain strongly
planted in Italy.
Colorobbia does not just mix colours, but are involved in mining raw
materials and subsequent refining, the manufacture of highly sophisticated
products used in the grinding and milling processes, the manufacture of
frits, precious metal lustres, clay blends and slips, and much more.
The group makes finished ceramics from tiles and housewares, to
artistic pottery and lamps from the famous Flavia works. They truly understand
the colour, practice and art of ceramics in all its forms.
The hobby Colorobbia division is the baby of the family.
Formed to bring the art and magic of making Ceramics within reach
of the man and woman in the street, it comes with all the wealth of products,
colours, skills and knowledge of the parent company as its pedigree.
There is no doubt that Colorobbia products are slightly different to
the American products in some ways. The astounding brilliance of the fired
colours is self evident. At Hobby Ceramicraft we constantly try, test and
teach the usage of the whole hobby range, so that our customers can also
achieve the same stunning effects.
Our unique U.K. 2 day Ceramic Cafe / Pottery Party course
teaches how to use hobby Colorobbia products, (including their outstanding
Italian Bisque).
Eventually we shall have techniques for you on this site, but meanwhile
you will find Bruce Locke and his team on the American site, where there
are tips, ideas and news, as well as an online U.S.certification course.
(We can supply materials if you wish to try this course, but some colours
we stock in larger sizes.) note down the web address:- www.hobbycolorobbia.com
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