Polishing Stones

The stones used to create tadelakt must be very hard and be cut and polished. These stones come from a river near Marrakesh.
A malêm uses and safeguards his or her stone with care. A good stone can last a very long time.
You need to learn and interact with each stone that you use. If you do not get its “feel” or do not hold it properly, you can damage the surface of the tadelakt. 


The tadelakt is polished in circles until no more humidity appears on its surface.
About six hours later, the polishing is repeated with black soap.

 

Gallery

 

Courses

workshop workshop

 

Although the courses are normally held in Morenos, they can be held elsewhere upon request. For more information, please call or email us. A course can be combined with a stay here at the beautiful Horta das Canas (see hortadascanas.com). 

 

Pots and other objects

 

We have pots finished in tadelakt for sale. We can make pots in various colours and shapes to order. 

Take a look at: Horta das canas