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ISBN-10: 1-60059-409-3
ISBN-13: 9781600594090
Publisher: Lark Books
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Year: September 2, 2008
Edition: Reprint
Size: 21.34 x 27.69 x 1.27cm
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 544gr
Binding: Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-60059-409-3
ISBN-13: 9781600594090
Publisher: Lark Books
Country:
Year: September 2, 2008
Edition: Reprint
Size: 21.34 x 27.69 x 1.27cm
Number of pages: 160
Weight: 544gr
Binding: Paperback
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With more than 70,000 copies sold, Lark’s Handmade Tiles has delighted crafters everywhere, and whetted their appetites for more beautiful ideas. They’ll find just what they’re looking for in these dozen ceramic tile projects, which include everything from trivets to tabletops to stepping stones. The wealth of practical, visually breathtaking information covered here includes everything from design and formation through decoration and site installation, making this manual an absolute must in every ceramics and home improvement library. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. With these techniques, even beginning crafters can start working fast, and move on to simple stair risers, a kitchen backsplash, and an exquisite window surround.
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artist as artisan 
The essential basics of preparing very low fire raw manufactured moist clay into a tile and the absolute basics of glaze/ slip decoration styles, with a few projects to illustrate potential in the above . The author then goes on to describe simple framing, hanging, mounting projects. In a short time the author wants to quickly transition you from a visual artist into a sculptural artisan. She certainly knows her onions, and the book is aiming at being concise ,which this is.It has led me -a traditional potter into successfully fabricating my own tile.I can't believe the quality of color photos can be bought in a quality bound hardcover at this price. She gets my vote in having the text descriptions of each process accompanied with the photos of same on the same page. My feeling is while good,it is too narrow a course in decorating and glaze treatment to be my sole guide on the making and decoration of handmade tile,but its the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
The essential basics of preparing very low fire raw manufactured moist clay into a tile and the absolute basics of glaze/ slip decoration styles, with a few projects to illustrate potential in the above . The author then goes on to describe simple framing, hanging, mounting projects. In a short time the author wants to quickly transition you from a visual artist into a sculptural artisan. She certainly knows her onions, and the book is aiming at being concise ,which this is.It has led me -a traditional potter into successfully fabricating my own tile.I can't believe the quality of color photos can be bought in a quality bound hardcover at this price. She gets my vote in having the text descriptions of each process accompanied with the photos of same on the same page. My feeling is while good,it is too narrow a course in decorating and glaze treatment to be my sole guide on the making and decoration of handmade tile,but its the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
Marvelous! 
Well done. Confidence inspiring for a first time tile maker. Good also for any clay enthusiast wanting to learn new techniques. The method of this author's teaching style is fabulous. You feel as if she is personally teaching you step by step how to custom make tiles. The entire process, not just the painting and glazing. A good value for the price. It is easily worth at least $10-15 more. A bargain. Get your copy before they raise the price!
Well done. Confidence inspiring for a first time tile maker. Good also for any clay enthusiast wanting to learn new techniques. The method of this author's teaching style is fabulous. You feel as if she is personally teaching you step by step how to custom make tiles. The entire process, not just the painting and glazing. A good value for the price. It is easily worth at least $10-15 more. A bargain. Get your copy before they raise the price!
VERY nice, overall primer to tile making. BEGINNERS will love this book!
I have been accumulating ceramic tile books for some time, and this one is very good as a beginner volume showing several differing techniques on how to make your own tiles, as well as paint and fire existing tiles. It shows how to make differing shapes, how to glaze & carve, as well as how to properly install what you've created. There is a little bit of everything in this volume, as well as very clear instructions and photographs. I enjoyed reading this very much, and will refer to it more in the future as I work in tiles.
I have been accumulating ceramic tile books for some time, and this one is very good as a beginner volume showing several differing techniques on how to make your own tiles, as well as paint and fire existing tiles. It shows how to make differing shapes, how to glaze & carve, as well as how to properly install what you've created. There is a little bit of everything in this volume, as well as very clear instructions and photographs. I enjoyed reading this very much, and will refer to it more in the future as I work in tiles.
Tiles
I have always intended to create a patio wall, tiled and designed by myself … with additional help from my husband. This book is going to be a fantastic resource for this project. Excellent pictures and written directions make this book perfect for inspiration and learning the technique of tiling. I appreciate the fact that this book does not get too caught up in the technicalities of tile making, but rather simplifies the process.
I have always intended to create a patio wall, tiled and designed by myself … with additional help from my husband. This book is going to be a fantastic resource for this project. Excellent pictures and written directions make this book perfect for inspiration and learning the technique of tiling. I appreciate the fact that this book does not get too caught up in the technicalities of tile making, but rather simplifies the process.
Want to learn how to make tiles? This IS the book!
I have been interested in learning how to make tiles and this book is clear and precise on everything you need to know. If you are interested in learning how to do this in any way, shape or form … get this book. It will definitely help you on your way to making some wonderful artwork.
I have been interested in learning how to make tiles and this book is clear and precise on everything you need to know. If you are interested in learning how to do this in any way, shape or form … get this book. It will definitely help you on your way to making some wonderful artwork.
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