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.
Making clay tiles at home.
What clay bodies are good to use.
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.
In this video you will learn how to make your own decorative concrete tiles using inlays you make yourself.
Then cut out your tiles.
Dust off any debris formed due to the crusting.
Having the right type of clay body is important when making ceramic 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.
Pour some of the glossy tile sealer into a paint tray.
Coat the clay tile using light strokes.
Roll out the clay so it forms a flat slab that is about a 1 4 inch thick.
The clay should be heavy duty as it will need to be durable and most importantly completely waterproof when fired.
Step 6 shining clay tiles.
Make sure to add an extra 1 4 inch in all directions when making your tiles because the drying process will cause them to shrink some.
Wipe the tile with a dry cloth.
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Allow the first coating to dry.
Pigments and designs are added before glazing to add color and texture.
Allow the baked clay tiles to cool.
Dip a brush with lamb wool bristles into the tile sealer solution.
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.
Also shown is how to make a two tone tile using t.
Concrete tiles create an organic warmth reminiscent of stone or clay.