December 7, 2009
The kachelofen is making a comeback in Europe and gaining popularity in North America because of its environmental friendliness and because of the rise in home energy prices. One fire, or three wood logs, delivers eight to fifteen hours of radiant heat.Already Registered? Please sign in.
September 4, 2009
Need to order a Glass Cutting Kit for Handmade Tile & Mosaics?
I hope you're getting excited about the Handmade Tile & Mosaics conference. I am looking forward to seeing old "conference" friends and making some new ones. Just wanted to remind you that Friday is the last day to order the glass cutting kit. You're not required to purchase this kit, but Mosaic-on-a-Stick was kind enough to put togehter two kit options for you. I am finalizing the registration packet and will email that to you next ...July 31, 2009
Learn Maiolica Tile Techniques at Handmade Tile & Mosaics Conference
Conference is Filling up Fast - Only 35 Seats Available Bringing together a diverse group of presenters and artists to discuss and work on issues surrounding handmade tiles and mosaics SAVE $50 ON REGISTRATIONSpecial Offer ExpiresAugust 21, 2009 For more details on this event and other events offered by Potters ...June 3, 2009
Today, ceramic artist Jason Green explains his process for creating ceramic work on an architectural scale.November 12, 2008
There is a reason that making tiles and installing them are separate professions. There are entirely different skills and tools required. Then again, us clay folk tend to be pretty handy do-it-yourselfers (or know someone who is). In fact, I think hiring someone to do work we could learn to do ourselves is almost always our last choice. So, to that end, we are following our last feature on designing tile and making a maiolica mural, by showing you how Donna Rozman mounts and installs her ceramic tile murals. Figures 1 through 4 illustrate designing the tile in Part 1. In figures 5 through 8 presented here, Rozman covers mounting and hanging the mural. So hit the hardware store ...November 10, 2008
One of the best ways to make a large, complex piece of work is to break it down into its component parts and tackle them one by one. Suddenly, it's not one big project, but several smaller projects that are not quite as daunting. In this first of a two-part series, Colorado ceramic artist Donna Rozman shows us a variation on this approach: how to start simple and end up with a complex result. Her technique for ceramic tile design is both simple and effective, and it's a great exercise in generating new ideas.
