Beyond the basics

The first section covers selecting the appropriate clay and rolling out slabs. The second section will occupy most of the first day with decorating techniques that can take your tile project in many directions. In the final section on Sunday, Casey will demonstrate how to make tile projects utilizing several techniques.

Getting it flat

On of the most difficult aspects of making tile is getting them to stay flat. Casey briefly touches on the rolling out process but spends a lot of time going over the handling procedures for your slab. Using her technique will assure your tiles will remain flat throughout the decorating and finishing process.

Making tiles unique

The lure of making your own tiles is that each one can be unique. Casey demonstrates processes like wet slip decorating, slip trailing, sgraffito, adding and subtracting clay, resists, rouletting, applique, combing, stamping and more. Whether you choose one or several techniques for a single tile or tile installation, you’ll get enough ideas to certainly keep you going for quite a long time.

Add tiles to your life

Once you’ve learned what it takes to do some tilemaking, Casey demonstrates a few projects you can successfully take on. You’ll learn some of the tricks behind making a mosaic and also how to construct tile installations, including advice on adhesives.