HUMMEL_#549 3/0_A SWEET OFFERING_TM7_Mint Collectible-9

The sculptor's figurine goes to the master moldmaker to determine where the figurine should be cut so the moldmaking process can begin. A figurine may be cut into as many as 40 pieces for ease of production. The pieces of the figurine are embedded in clay. Plaster of paris is poured over them to make the master mold. A series of positive and negative plaster molds is made, leading to the creation of a durable acrylic resin working model. From the working model, a plaster of paris working mold is made. It can be used only for a limited time before eroding. New working molds are created from the working model as needed.

Each figurine is fired at least three times during the production process. The kilns are heated and cooled gradually as sudden temperature changes can damage the figurine. After firing the figurine is painted and then fired again at 1407° F to permanently bond the color and create a soft matte finish.The paints used on each M.I.Hummel collectible are selected from several hundred hues specially developed to recreate the tones of Sister Hummel's artwork. The Master Painter prepares a decorated sample which is approved by the Convent of Siessen, to guide the highly-trained artists. Since the figurines are painted by hand, each is unique.

The figurine process takes many weeks and may involve over 700 hand operations with many quality check points. Every new M.I.Hummel figurine is created using this process.

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