Making Clay Tiles At Home

Concrete tiles create an organic warmth reminiscent of stone or clay.

Making clay tiles at home.

The key factor is that the clay has a high amount of grog a material in clay which contains a high quantity of silica and alumina. It begins with just a lump of clay which is mixed with other ingredients to create a medium by which to form the tiles. Sometimes tiles are prone to warping and cracking because the clay body is unsuitable for tile making or the clay body is being fired a little too hot. The clay should be heavy duty as it will need to be durable and most importantly completely waterproof when fired.

Having the right type of clay body is important when making ceramic tiles. I have worked with several clay bodies rated up to cone 6 but found them to be best vitrified at cone 5 and what i would consider over fired at cone 6. Roll out the clay so it forms a flat slab that is about a 1 4 inch thick. Pour some of the glossy tile sealer into a paint tray.

Also shown is how to make a two tone tile using t. Step 6 shining clay tiles. Making the tiles yourself allows you to customize their sizes and shapes them to the project at hand such as a backsplash flooring for a hallway or a tiled top for a table. Allow the first coating to dry.

Allow the baked clay tiles to cool. Pigments and designs are added before glazing to add color and texture. Dust off any debris formed due to the crusting. If you love working with your hands making your own ceramic tile can be fun and rewarding especially if you intend to use it in your own home or garden.

In this video you will learn how to make your own decorative concrete tiles using inlays you make yourself. Then cut out your tiles. Even if you have to buy clay homemade tiles are far less expensive than any you can purchase. Dip a brush with lamb wool bristles into the tile sealer solution.

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