Tiles
Many of my tile designs are unglazed, using iron washes, slips and/or the content of the clay to bring visual and tactile texture to the tile. While these tiles are often used for fireplaces or accents, they can be used in any area where you want a natural, earthy look. The tiles can be cut to fit design specifications, but they are individually made with the intent of appearing hand made. Edges are softened and designs are imprinted, carved, drawn or hammered into each tile, so while a pattern may repeat, no two tiles will be exactly alike.
Many of these same designs may easily incorporate one of several tinted translucent glazes. Samples and tests on designs are available with any order.
Larger, carved relief tiles may be made into a plaster mold, if you prefer to have an exact design repeated within your design.
Consider the many ways you might use hand made tiles:
Fireplaces
Accent an entry way
Trim a kitchen island
Accent a garden/patio
Incorporated into another art piece
Tile commissions are individually priced based on size and scope of project. If you have a project you'd like to discuss, please contact me, I'd love to talk with you about it!
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tiles used in fireplace (client provided image); iron rich clay body, some tiles also have iron wash and/or colored slips |
textured tiles incorporated into iron sculpture by Tekla |
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