Olot Saints Museum

Glass eyes

Glass eyes for the figures. Photo by Anna Pons. Olot Saints Museum.

 

Glass eyes for the figures. Photo by Anna Pons. Olot Saints Museum.

 

Placing the eyes on the figures is one of the most complicated parts of the entire production process; only experienced craftsmen can complete this task.

The eyes are normally made of glass. Until a few years ago they were bought from a craftsman in Castellfollit de la Roca, a town some eight kilometres from Olot. Since he retired, as no-one continued with his work, the eyes have been bought from Germany.

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