The mineral in its pure state :

selenite, a variety of gypsum which is then powder

after being pulverised and 'cooked'.

Preparation of the design/board and its colouring.

A mallet and chisel is used to engrave

the ornamental motif of the slab

on a support which may be stone,

marble or entirely od scagliola.

Prepaartion of the meschia(mixture):

this is obtained by mixing selenite powder with

pigments and natural glues.

Further engraving with a graver in order to obtain fine detailed touches.

Further more fluid mixes of scagliola

are inserted into these furrows or channels.