Creation of a design

The rock is chosen for its color and size, and the dismounting process start.

The cantera is dismounted

The cantera rock is marked, and the molding process begin.

The cantera is torn into pieces.

The cantera is transported to the workshop.

The Mexican artisans create unique pieces of art.

Creation of a column

The artisan is molding  the cantera

The cantera is transported to the 'torno'

Holes are done in each side and placed in the 'torno'

The artisan rotates the cantera, and the design process begins

The piece of a column is beign polished

Final touches are done to the cantera