This is new to me. Two questions: (1)Can you "fire" in a standard kitchen oven? (2)I wasn't aware you could buy porcelain..is it like a paste...would some company like Lowes or Home Depot carry it?
I really enjoy watching your experiments. It becomes an adventure for us to watch. I am always anxious to see your finished products. Thanks for all the sharing that you do.
I don't know if you can get unglazed tile or not. I have had kids decorate tiles with underglazes and even high fires, and so far, it hasn't really been a big deal. I guess you could just do some test tiles to find out.
Very Interesting! I agree - what a cool way to personalize a kitchen backsplash, or decorative edging in a bathroom. I think the main concern would be the the temp range the base tile can take - I know terra-cotta is earthenware and low temp but couldn't even guess on "regular" tile. What did you bisque it to?
I can see a lot of possibilities - colored porcelain, underglazes, even china painting
You might be onto something here. A well done tile should be in a shower or kitchen backsplash. This method is great for prototype tile design. (i.e., getting the decoration right first.) Thx.
This is new to me. Two questions: (1)Can you "fire" in a standard kitchen oven? (2)I wasn't aware you could buy porcelain..is it like a paste...would some company like Lowes or Home Depot carry it?
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rtaylortitle7 8 months ago
What cone did you fire to?
Great idea!
11laking11 1 year ago
@11laking11 I think I fired to cone 04... pretty sure.
offcenteredpotter 1 year ago
@Sate52... glad you like to watch. It's more fun to making videos when you know people check them out.
offcenteredpotter 1 year ago
I really enjoy watching your experiments. It becomes an adventure for us to watch. I am always anxious to see your finished products. Thanks for all the sharing that you do.
SATE52 1 year ago
That's excellent Mike!
rapidac 3 years ago
holy crap ! that is awesome genius. Very clever and thinking out of the box. awesome project for all ages.
jshremshock 3 years ago
I'm looking forward to doing some more
offcenteredpotter 3 years ago
I don't know if you can get unglazed tile or not. I have had kids decorate tiles with underglazes and even high fires, and so far, it hasn't really been a big deal. I guess you could just do some test tiles to find out.
offcenteredpotter 3 years ago
Aftosa pottery supply sells the bisqued tile by the case (i think for underglaze painting) and I've also seen them at my local clay supply.
ChumleyWhiplash 3 years ago
I just bought Making & Installing Handmade Tiles from Lark. It is a great book with lots of inspiration.
Making your own tiles is REALLY easy. Two equally thick sticks and a rolling pin and you're in business!
I would be irritated by the glaze already on the bought tile. Probably just clear, but I would worry it would not interact well with my own glazes.
Looking forward to seeing the finished piece!
Marihani 3 years ago
Very Interesting! I agree - what a cool way to personalize a kitchen backsplash, or decorative edging in a bathroom. I think the main concern would be the the temp range the base tile can take - I know terra-cotta is earthenware and low temp but couldn't even guess on "regular" tile. What did you bisque it to?
I can see a lot of possibilities - colored porcelain, underglazes, even china painting
ChumleyWhiplash 3 years ago
I bisqued to 04. I have had kids put high fire glazes on these (cone 5) and they have been okay too. I don't know if they could go higher than that.
offcenteredpotter 3 years ago
SUPER COOL experiment!!!! I really like this idea. Very imaginative, Well done!!! Thanks for sharing this :O
bottlewasher37 3 years ago
You might be onto something here. A well done tile should be in a shower or kitchen backsplash. This method is great for prototype tile design. (i.e., getting the decoration right first.) Thx.
judyyama 3 years ago