Handmade Tiles by Frank Giorgini
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Frank Giorgini’s four-volume video series on one DVD, Handmade Tiles - Volumes 1- 4, is the “live” companion to Frank’s highly praised book Handmade Tiles (Lark Books 1994), winner of the 1995 Tile Heritage Foundation Award. Each volume on this DVD is a visually exciting and thoroughly comprehensive journey into the art of tile making. Intended for the beginning tile maker, the accomplished artist and tile lover alike, Frank guides you through each step of the tile making process, with detailed and easily understood explanations, and clearly presented “how to” demonstrations. Add Handmade Tiles to your DVD collection for only $64.95 and receive FREE SHIPPING when you order online (US orders only) |
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VOLUME 1: FORMING THE TILE Volume One reveals the process of creating an original carved relief tile model, the layering technique, plaster mold making, and production of the resulting clay tiles. Also demonstrated is direct carving into plaster and use of a hand tile press to produce low relief tiles. In addition, surface decoration with colored clay inlay and shellac resist |
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VOLUME 2: GLAZING AND FIRING Volume Two continues the process of creating a handmade tile, and delves into effective drying techniques and operating an electric kiln, as well as a demonstrating the loading and firing a bisque kiln. Frank provides a general overview of glazing along with demonstrations of underglaze painting, waxing and glaze dipping applications. Loading and firing a glaze kiln is followed by a presentation of finished tiles by various contemporary tile artists. |
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VOLUME 3: MAKING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Volume Three reveals the techniques Frank uses to construct innovative tile making hand tools and devices. Fabricated from simple, readily available materials, these tools add a new dimension to the carving, forming and finishing process of tile making. Included are tools for sculpting, incising, trimming, cutting, and waxing of tiles. Step by step construction of a studio tile press and several mounting and display devices are demonstrated. |
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VOLUME 4: INSTALLATION Volume Four completes the tile making process by guiding you through the installation of finished tiles on a custom designed table top. Master tile setter Arnon Zadok joins Frank in a step-by-step demonstration of this finished tile application. Tools, adhesives, layout, setting, grouting and cleaning are examined in detail during this final stage of the tile makers art. |
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| Whether you’re new to clay or a seasoned expert, you’ll love making tiles. From the simple slab to a complex press mold, you only need to add your creativity and success is close at hand. You’ll discover tiles are perfect for most any room in the home as well as for murals or wall hangings, and there’s no telling what you’ll add to the list! | |
