About
the process
How its done...
The process
begins with many bags of high-fire clay. A typical project can use
anywhere from 350lbs. of clay. Bags of clay are emptied onto the
slab roller and pressed into a consistent 3/4" slab. Once a slab has
been prepared, the sculptured artistic elements are added. These
tiles are then cut, to best hide the cutting lines, and its left to
dry for as long as one month.
The second
step of the process is the glazing. Each tile must be painted with
the glaze and checked for any drips that would ruin the firing
shelf. Once the glaze is applied and dried, the tiles are ready for
firing.
The firing
occurs at 2300° F where the extreme temperature hardens and
vitrifies both the clay and the glaze. It is this firing that makes
for such durable, long-lasting works, suitable for both outside and
in.
After cooling,
the pieces are taken to the job site to be assembled. Before any
tiles can be mounted, a wooded jig is erected to support the
structure during installation. Then layer, upon layer, the tiles are
installed, grouted, and finally cleaned. Installation of a piece can
take anywhere from 1-3 days.
El Proceso
En Cermamicas
Ornamentales nuestra arcilla es de construccion. Sobre unda
fundacion de barro se aplican los diferentes elementos decorativos.
Intentamos evitar la aparicion de rayas rectas, es decir, las piezas
o azulejos son cortados a forma de puzzle. Tecnica que le da al diseņo
una continuidad y armonia mas agradables a la vista.
El secado de la
peiza dura aproximadamente de 3 a 4 semanas despues de lo cual se la
da el vidriado y se hornea a una temperatura de 2300°
F. La pieza estara preparada ya para su instalacion y desfrute.
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