With more than 70,000 copies sold, Lark's "Handmade Tiles" has delighted crafters everywhere, and whetted their appetites for more beautiful ideas. They'll find just what they're looking for in these dozen ceramic tile projects, which include everything from trivets to tabletops to stepping stones. The wealth of practical, visually breathtaking information covered here includes everything from design and formation through decoration and site installation, making this manual an absolute must in every ceramics and home improvement library. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. With these techniques, even beginning crafters can start working fast, and move on to simple stair risers, a kitchen backsplash, and an exquisite window surround.

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Handmade tiles are currently popular as a decorative feature and means of artistic expression. This book for the studio potter who owns an electric kiln covers the basics of tile making and decorating with instructions for installing tiles on various types of indoor and outdoor sites. Studio artist Pozo's illustrated instructions are supplemented with photos of other tile artists' works. This is a good overview of the craft for public library collections. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.