Tag Archives: Fabrication

Ancient Mosaics

November 16, 2011

A simple pattern created with pebbles now rounded with age.Slideshow

Several years ago we had an amazing trip to Turkey that included a visit to the majestic 5,000 year old archaeological site at Ephesus. The architectural relics are extraordinary. But for me, personally, I thought I had gone to mosaic heaven.

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Handmade Ceramic Tile

November 2, 2011

A block of raw clay ready for the extruder that will flatten the material and make it ready for cuts.Slideshow

Those of you who know me, know that I love ceramic tile. It is the tactile experience of the material that is most appealing. It feels smooth and silky on its glazed face and unfinished on the back where only the raw fired clay is visible until installed. Handmade ceramic tile can be refined and elegant or chunky and casual on white or red clay bodies. The choices you make influence the design direction and the visual scale and balance of the space.

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