Sunday, September 18, 2011

Part 25: USO Holland - Delft

April 1991
“After breakfast, we headed off to the Delft Porcelain Factory. The owner was waiting outside to greet us.”


Turned out the owner (son of the previous owner) was a big New Mexico Man fan. He took us in the factory where we were thoroughly educated with many demonstrations on the art of Delft porcelain. We learned that the famous Delft Blue color is made from powdered cobalt; and that the white clay is a mixture of ½ England, ½ German clays.


~Most people are afraid of powdered cobalt. Admit it, I am Fearless.~