1/5 In the past few days during #Timket, the amount of variety of crosses used by the #Ethiopian Orthodox Church, hasn’t gone unnoticed.
 #VisitEthiopia #ExploreEthiopia @landoforigins
1/5 In the past few days during #Timket, the amount of variety of crosses used by the #Ethiopian Orthodox Church, hasn’t gone unnoticed.
 #VisitEthiopia #ExploreEthiopia @landoforigins
1/5 In the past few days during #Timket, the amount of variety of crosses used by the #Ethiopian Orthodox Church, hasn’t gone unnoticed.
 #VisitEthiopia #ExploreEthiopia @landoforigins
1/5 In the past few days during #Timket, the amount of variety of crosses used by the #Ethiopian Orthodox Church, hasn’t gone unnoticed.
 #VisitEthiopia #ExploreEthiopia @landoforigins
1/5 In the past few days during #Timket, the amount of variety of crosses used by the #Ethiopian Orthodox Church, hasn’t gone unnoticed.
 #VisitEthiopia #ExploreEthiopia @landoforigins
2/5 The crosses are made from a method called, lost-wax casting. Majority of #Ethiopian crosses are cast in brass or metal using skill that requires extensive knowledge of both pottery and metalworking. 
Some clients and jewellery stores place custom order in silver and gold.
2/5 The crosses are made from a method called, lost-wax casting. Majority of #Ethiopian crosses are cast in brass or metal using skill that requires extensive knowledge of both pottery and metalworking. 
Some clients and jewellery stores place custom order in silver and gold.
2/5 The crosses are made from a method called, lost-wax casting. Majority of #Ethiopian crosses are cast in brass or metal using skill that requires extensive knowledge of both pottery and metalworking. 
Some clients and jewellery stores place custom order in silver and gold.
2/5 The crosses are made from a method called, lost-wax casting. Majority of #Ethiopian crosses are cast in brass or metal using skill that requires extensive knowledge of both pottery and metalworking. 
Some clients and jewellery stores place custom order in silver and gold.
3/5 The process begins with beeswax. Heated over charcoal, it’s softened to the right point for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape.
3/5 The process begins with beeswax. Heated over charcoal, it’s softened to the right point for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape.
3/5 The process begins with beeswax. Heated over charcoal, it’s softened to the right point for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape.
3/5 The process begins with beeswax. Heated over charcoal, it’s softened to the right point for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape.
3/5 The process begins with beeswax. Heated over charcoal, it’s softened to the right point for carving fine details, but hard enough to retain its shape.
4/5 After the wax object has been carved, layers of clay are applied to the object, and allowed to dry. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell.
4/5 After the wax object has been carved, layers of clay are applied to the object, and allowed to dry. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell.
4/5 After the wax object has been carved, layers of clay are applied to the object, and allowed to dry. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell.
4/5 After the wax object has been carved, layers of clay are applied to the object, and allowed to dry. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell.
4/5 After the wax object has been carved, layers of clay are applied to the object, and allowed to dry. The entire assemblage is fired, causing the original wax carving to melt away, leaving only a baked clay shell.
5/5 Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished cross beneath.Once it has cooled down, the cross is first filed smooth and its frame are further ornamented with incised lines.
5/5 Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished cross beneath.Once it has cooled down, the cross is first filed smooth and its frame are further ornamented with incised lines.
5/5 Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished cross beneath.Once it has cooled down, the cross is first filed smooth and its frame are further ornamented with incised lines.
5/5 Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished cross beneath.Once it has cooled down, the cross is first filed smooth and its frame are further ornamented with incised lines.
5/5 Liquid metal is poured into the empty mold and left to cool and harden. Later, the clay exterior is broken open, revealing the finished cross beneath.Once it has cooled down, the cross is first filed smooth and its frame are further ornamented with incised lines.
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