I have a small ceramic kiln. where could I go for directions on how to use it, for making tile murals?
Sep 30, 2006 by ned d | Posted in Painting
Check with the manufacturer of the kiln, they might have classes or sales peiople that will give you instructions. If this don't work some of the artstores that sell the supplies can tell you how to do it. Other places are community colleges that offer classes or any other commuity centers.
good luck
answerguru | Oct 01, 2006
Search for it on the internet, or better; if there is a community college in your area they will probably have a ceramics program and may be willing to give you the information you need even if you don't sign up for a class. Talking small kiln and murals in the same breath may need some reality checking though. It's usually best to start small and work up as you learn.
davidi | Sep 30, 2006
Has anyone painted on Ceramic tiles, or painted ceramic tile backsplashes?
Feb 01, 2007 by Sympathetic | Posted in Other - Visual Arts
I'm thinking about broadening my field of expertise(I paint murals) to include painted backsplashes for kitchens and elsewhere. I bought a book on how to lay ceramic tile, I just need to know if there's anyone out there with experience in this, and how they felt about it, any ideas?
I've painted ceramic tiles (to use as coasters), with great success using "glossies" paint. Just apply it to a clean tile, and then bake it in your oven at the specified temperature & time.
The end result is a washable, highly usable surface. Mine are now going on 7 years old, and look the same as the day I first painted them. They get constant use, too, which says a lot for the quality of the paint :)
Another idea: You can purchase bisqued (fired) tiles at your local clay supplier. With these, apply underglazes (which you paint on like you would oils or acrylics--paint a picture or design, essentially) and then fire. Once the underglazes are fired, coat them with some clear glaze, fire again, and you have your finished work. These would be great for backsplashes.
If you want to create a truly custom backsplash, though, you probably want to consider making your own tiles (who says they have to be square???). If you don't have the equipment (it can get pretty costly with a slab roller, kiln, tools, glazes, etc), you should seriously consider taking a class at your local community college or university. If you haven't worked with clay before, it will be good for you to learn the qualities of the medium; the importance of drying times, the advantages of using a particular type of clay, glaze interactions, etc.
Good luck! You have a great idea for broadening your horizons!!! :)
Artlady | Feb 02, 2007
Where can I find 4x4 tile for kitchen backsplash?
Aug 20, 2008 by Danielle K | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling
I am trying to find tile..ceramic or porcelain in a 4x4 size. I have trying to look on the computer but all I can come up with is tile murals, big tile, I just want plain tan/brown 4x4 tiles.
I want to do a mural with my students. What type of paint or markers can I use to draw on ceramic tiles?
Jun 11, 2007 by clioblue4ever | Posted in Painting
Depending upon the type of finish you have on the ceramic. If it is say a gloss shiny finish, I would use Perminate Markers and use finger nail polish remover for clean up of mistakes. If the finish is such as Tera cotta, or clay like say a brick, then I would use an acrylic latex paint with warm water for clean up and such.
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