The Ceramic Philosophy
THE PROCESS
Clay, the first material human used for daily purposes, became more ornate over time and grew into a cultural expression.
Fire, clay, and mineral are the fundamental tools of a ceramist. Cultural heritage, personal taste, and environment determine color and design.
Daily life at the studio involves a process of tile cutting, design, glazing, and firing.
Daily life at the studio involves a process of tile cutting, design, glazing, and firing.
Man and machine, It has to be done right. Form, shape, and size. Creating a playground for color and design. Diamond blade wet saw. The tile maker’s best friend.
The look and the field, the thin black line. Squeezing through the soft silk. Creating spaces to be filled.
The old Spanish “Cuerda Seca” or Dry line method