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Tile Triennial and competition in the Dominican this year

Monday, March 22nd, 2010

The Dominican Republic’s Igneri Foundation announces the
celebration of the Fourth International Ceramic Tile Triennial (elit-tile 2006).
Tile is the English name for tiles or mosaics, or generally a flat piece of
pottery with more or less decorative purposes. (more…)

China clay. Features and components.

Monday, March 15th, 2010

For the composition of ceramic paste in addition to kaolin china clay used secondary.

Common features:
be very plastic.
porous texture.
The color varies according to their composition, between gray and white or ivory. (more…)

The types of clay used in pottery, called terracotta

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The types of clay used in pottery, called terracotta (baked clay), have common characteristics:

- Red or yellow.
- Porous due to their high component of iron and other mineral impurities. (more…)

The Dishes Are on the Floor (And Up the Wall)

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

According to some critics, craft has been assimilated by fine art, yet aside from a few reviews in the N.Y. Times, I haven’t noticed that the battle had been won. I have not avoided writing about craft in these pages [ed. note: (more…)

Trim Tiles

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

Most lines of tile have special tiles for creating borders and accents. They should also have tile for finishing corners and edges. These will give your project a professional look. (more…)



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