The 16 Steps


1. Design
2. Modelling


3-4. Block & Case Moulds
(Master Mould)
5. Mouldmaking (Working Moulds)


6. Slip
7. Basket and Flower Making


8. Casting
9. Fettling


10. Biscuit Firing
11. Dipping


12. Gloss Firing
13. Stamping


14. Painting
Every good piece is now sent to the painting and decorating department where it is painted to the standard required. Some piece are decorated with transfer prints whilst other, such as figurines, baskets and jewellery might have mother of pearl decoration added.
15. Enamel Firing


16. Packing
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The First Belleek Collectors Honouree was selected in 1986. The person selected by the choice of the members of the Society was Commander Fred Gary U.S.N.R. and past president of the San Diego Chapter of the Belleek Collectors Society.
Commander Gary and his wife Betty were honoured with a champagne reception at the Hotel De
A special plate was made to mark the occasion and limited to 5oo pieces. It was designed by Fergus Cleary Head of the Pottery's design team and it incorporated a cluster of scallop shells on the outer rim a reminder of many of the Pottery's early designs incorporating Marine themes. The central portion displayed the Belleek trademark used by the company since its earliest production in the 1860s.
The First Belleek Collectors Convention was held in Los Angeles in February 1993. There were over 275 attendees with representation from eighteen chapters including those from the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.
The Convention was also attended by many of the Hall of fame Honourees and President of the Belleek Collectors International Society Mrs Angela Moore addressed the assembly remarking that it was exciting to be part of such an enthusiastic group of people.
A special plate was made to mark the occasion and limited to 5oo pieces. It was designed by Fergus Cleary Head of the Pottery's design team and it incorporated a cluster of scallop shells on the outer rim a reminder of many of the Pottery's early designs incorporating Marine themes. The central portion displayed the Belleek trademark used by the company since its earliest production in the 1860s.