The art of crafting pots, pans, and cauldrons through the traditional method of pounding and shaping is alive and thriving in Floridablanca, Pampanga.

For Diosdado Reyes, a 62-year-old craftsman, and his wife, Lourdes, of Barangay Mabical, making cauldrons has supported them through life for three decades.

Creating aluminum cauldrons involves a meticulous process of manual pounding to achieve the desired form. The repeated pounding is necessary to mold the cauldron properly.

A spinning machine is employed to refine the shape of the cauldron, followed by the manual washing of each piece.

The next steps involve attaching handles and adding lids to complete the cauldron.

Diosdado shares that making cauldrons has sustained his family, which is why despite challenges, he remains dedicated to his craft.

"Malaking tulong sa araw-araw kahit dito sa mga trabahador. Huminto na kaya ako, ayaw nila, kahit ako naman hindi ko hihintuan ito, hindi ko susukuan ito hangga’t kaya ko para marami kaming matutulungan at saka [para] sa pamilya na rin," he said.

"Siya taga gawa ako taga tinda. Awa ng Diyos, yung kinikita ko, tinatabi ko tapos pagka-gabi kasi kahit na namuhunan kami ganoon nagatrabaho pa rin siya," Lourdes said.

For Diosdado and Lourdes, this collaboration between husband and wife is crucial in growing their business.

"Kung gusto niyo magnegosyo, gusto niyong umunlad magsikap lang kayo, magtiyaga at magdasal kayo, huwag mag-bisyo hangga’t maari, ‘yun ang number one sa pagsisikap… sipag at tiyaga," Diosdado said.

"Dapat kami [na] mag-asawa, pinagtulungan namin at saka mga anak ko," Lourdes said.