Clay tiles

[PSA3475]

Here is an example of my clay work, completed during covid lockdown. Individual tiles were made, fired, glazed, fired and assembled on cement board, grouted and framed.

 

[snoball]

Those are very nice! Are they glazed and fired?

 

[PSA3475]

Yes. I made the tiles and bisque fired them, then glazed them and fired them again. Finally I played around with them until I got them in an order I liked, then mortared them on a cement board, grouted and framed. It hangs outside on the back patio.

 

[snoball]

Oh that's even better. I didn't realize they were grouted together. They make an attractive hanging with the turquoise scattered around in a balanced fashion. Well done.

 

[PSA3475]

Thanks. I am way out of my league on this site so I appreciate your kind words.

 

[snoball]

Thanks. I am way out of my league on this site so I appreciate your kind words.

Oh no! I think you fit right in, your work is very good. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Artyczar]

I love these tiles. I like the abstract designs and each have their own personality, yet together they make a compelling piece. I also like the different tactile glazes. Lots of workmanship. Well done.

Is this your usual medium? Should I add a clay forum, or do you think "sculpture" suffices?

 

[laf.art]

Oh this is lovely, looks very tactile. Rich colours as well

 

[PSA3475]

I love these tiles. I like the abstract designs and each have their own personality, yet together they make a compelling piece. I also like the different tactile glazes. Lots of workmanship. Well done.

Is this your usual medium? Should I add a clay forum, or do you think "sculpture" suffices?

Thanks for your encouragement. Clay is my usual medium but it takes a long time to get to a finished piece so I also play with collage, mixed medium, acrylics, etc. I have been inspired by art I have seen here as a guest...including yours

 

[Katie]

These are great!

 

[joe1It]

beautiful job

 

[Artyczar]

Hey, thanks PSA. ❤

Your clay tiles remind me of a piece I did with some clay tiles of my own. Can I post it in this thread? They don't look like yours, I just made some little clay tiles and sewed them to a board.

 

[PSA3475]

Sure

 

[Artyczar]

This is called Dada because the little characters remind me of my dad. The tiles are on a 20 x 16 inch board with oil paint, and jute.

 

[snoball]

That's a great little patchwork Arty. I love it.

 

[PSA3475]

I really like how you sewed the tiles. Something new I might try....it’s a very nice piece.

 

[Artyczar]

Thank you Sno and PSA.

 

[Hermes2020]

Here is an example of my clay work, completed during covid lockdown. Individual tiles were made, fired, glazed, fired and assembled on cement board, grouted and framed.

I love the glazes on your tiles. Sorry if you mentioned it and I missed it, but just want to confirm that you used stoneware. Stoneware fired to 1280°C is my favourite clay body. Have you ever used porcelain?

 

[PSA3475]

I use red clay with grog and glaze fire to cone 06. Most of what I do is garden art for outside so this is the best clay for that. I have done some raku in the past but never worked with porcelain. I would like to see some of your work!

 

[Hermes2020]

I use red clay with grog and glaze fire to cone 06. Most of what I do is garden art for outside so this is the best clay for that. I have done some raku in the past but never worked with porcelain. I would like to see some of your work!

OK, I will post some examples soon. It is mostly non-functional sculptural stuff.