In 1992, he was hired by the Ciudadela Market to make alebrijes, but it was difficult for him because his creativity did not always coincide with the market and he was more interested in making an impact on people then on sales.
Alvarez teaches at the cultural center of Chalco and has been the main cartoneria instructor at the Fabrica de Arte y Oficios in Tlahuac since 2011 [REF].