Hi. We're the Magikitos, and today we want to show you Carmen's workshop, the human who creates us. It's that little magical corner where we're born and come to life.
Get ready, because you're about to discover that making Magikitos isn't just cold porcelain. It's way more than that.
A corner of calm and creativity
Carmen's workshop isn't big or super professional. There's no industrial warehouse or state-of-the-art machinery. And you know what? That's exactly how it should be.
It's a small space, with nice natural light, background music and the basic tools: her hands, cold porcelain, paints and lots of coffee. Everything here goes slowly, no rush, just like real craftsmanship should be.
When Carmen walks into the workshop, she disconnects from the world. No rush, no stress, no absurd productivity demands. Just her, her hands and the calm of creating with love.
What materials are used to make a Magikito?
Sometimes people think you need a thousand expensive and rare materials to do handmade work. Well, no. Magikitos are born from simple things.
Cold porcelain
It's like a modeling clay that hardens in the air. No oven needed, non-toxic and a joy to work with. Carmen uses it for the Brownies, the little faces, the tiny bodies... Everything you see that looks "solid" in a Magikito is cold porcelain.
Sheep's fleece
For the Fairies, she uses pure unspun sheep's wool. It's super soft, 100% natural and can be shaped with water and soap (but that's another story). It's like working with tiny clouds.
Acrylic paints
To bring the little faces, details and tiny clothes to life... She uses soft colors, nothing loud. Magikitos don't go to the club, we go to the forest.
Moss and natural elements
And then there's the final touch: real moss, little twigs, tiny stones... All gathered from walks in the hills. Because a Magikito without its touch of nature isn't a real Magikito.
The process step by step
Feel like getting a peek at how we're born? Here it is, no secrets:
1. The mental sketch (or none at all)
Sometimes Carmen has a clear idea: "I want a meditating Brownie." Other times she sits down and lets her hands decide. It sounds weird but it works. The best Magikitos are born when she doesn't overthink.
2. Shaping the body
She starts with a little ball of cold porcelain and shapes it. Tiny body, little arms, little legs... All by hand, no molds. That's why no two are ever alike.
3. The little face (her favorite part)
This is where we gain personality. The tiny eyes, the mischievous little smile, the little cheeks... Each face takes its time because she wants us to have a soul.
4. The details that make the difference
The hat, the tiny clothes, the moss on the head, a little branch in the hand... The details are everything. That's what transforms us from a little doll into a Magikito with a story.
5. Drying and waiting
Here comes the boring part: waiting. The porcelain takes a few days to dry completely. No rush. Meanwhile Carmen is already working on the next little troublemaker.
Why is every Magikito unique?
Carmen doesn't use molds. She doesn't mass-produce. There's no "Magikito number 47 of model X".
She makes each one by hand, with its imperfections, its personality and its own magic. Some of us come out with a cheekier smile, others with eyes more closed (the sleepyheads, of course), others with a more zen posture...
In a world of mass production, that's something special. When you adopt a Magikito, you know there's no other one like it on the entire planet. It's yours and only yours.
What inspires Carmen
Where does she get her ideas? From a bit of everything:
- Nature. Walking through the Taramundi hills, seeing moss, mushrooms, slugs... All that fills her with ideas.
- People. She observes personalities, gestures, ways of being. Then she captures them in us.
- The moment. Sometimes she's making a "serious" Brownie and suddenly a laughing one comes out. She lets it flow.
- You. When you tell her how your Magikitos keep you company, you give her incredible energy.
The end of the process: finding a home
When a Magikito is ready, Carmen takes a great photo, uploads it to the shop and crosses her fingers for us to find our perfect human.
When someone adopts us, she feels a mix of joy and nostalgia. It's like watching a child leave home (but without the drama, because Magikitos can go back to the Taramundi forest whenever we want).
Thanks for stopping by the workshop and getting a peek at how we're born. If you have any questions, you know where to find us.
