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Title: Similar Circles Size: 1 3/8"x1 3/8", 3/8" thick-This is a set of 9 individual tiles Artist: Tina Schowalter “Similar Circles” started out as a color study for my painting. It soon turned into its own series, however. Each... See more » Title: Similar Circles Size: 1 3/8"x1 3/8", 3/8" thick-This is a set of 9 individual tiles Artist: Tina Schowalter “Similar Circles” started out as a color study for my painting. It soon turned into its own series, however. Each circle is unique yet similar. I like to think of them as personalities. Also I love the many symbolic meanings that a circle has had throughout time and culture. It is a innate symbol for all of mankind, a common thread between people. Some of my favorite meanings include: Love, peace, soul, wholeness, gathering, oneness, sun, earth, moon, center, and cycle of life. All of which have a very positive message or energy. To create them, I start by throwing a slab of clay until it is about 1" thick. I then roll it out using a slab roller. Next, I smooth the surface with a squeegee, cut the clay to size, and let it dry for a while. After it stiffens: I flip it over, sign it, and carve areas for hanging. For the six inch tiles, I make a hanger for each direction because I like to allow customers to choose which way to hang it. This way they can interact with the piece. I would like to put more hangers on the smaller pieces, however, it’s just not practical. Next, I flip the clay over and begin working on the front. On some of my 6 inch tiles, I carve a line to create a border or "frame". On smaller sizes I do not. Next, I apply underglazes with a paint brush. This is my favorite part of the process because it is a quiet meditation. I work on many tiles at a time, switching colors randomly, trying to make each one unique. Next, I carve through the underglazes and into the clay allowing the clay to show through. I then cover the whole thing with a clear gloss glaze and let it dry thoroughly. I move the circle paintings many times during drying to ensure that they dry flat. They will warp if they dry faster on the top than on the bottom. Depending on the weather and the size of the tile, drying time can vary from 1 to 3 weeks. When completely dry, I fire them in my electric kiln. The temperature is hot enough to vitrify the clay so that it can be used in wet areas and outside. The kiln heats for about 8 hours and cools for about 15 hours. I make a lot of the small sizes. They not only use up scrap clay but also fill areas in the kiln that may otherwise not be used. If you happen to purchase a circle painting, you can hang it above a sink or stove (a place you wouldn't normally want to hang a painting because it could get damaged). I have mounted bumpons to the back of the 6 inch tiles, which, allows you to use it as a trivet. Also, you can install them along with tiles. They are 3/8" thick, a size comparable to many natural stones and tiles. I do make the 1/2"x1/2" and 1 3/8"x1 3/8" in 1/4" thick if requested. To care for them, just use a soft cloth with a mixture of dish soap and water to wipe them. Dry with another soft cloth. Enjoy! Tina Schowalter See less »

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From the list : My Wish List by lrogal

The other color set

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