THE PROCESS

CUTTING

Our raw materials are chosen for their quality and consistency. The finest clay is formed into tablets from which we cut the individual pieces; they are thicker than industrially produced tiles, and more resistant to changes of temperatures etc.

FIRING

These intricate pieces are air dried in readiness for the first firing to over 1000°C during which the clay is transformed into a tough yet delicately shaped piece of terracotta varying in tone from creamy beige to pink.

These natural tiles are very beautiful when juxtaposed with our glazed tiles, and we can waterproof them or treat them with tinted waxes for the purpose.

GLAZING

We make our own glazes from traditional primary materials. The pieces are glazed by hand, giving them subtle tones that differentiate the finished result from the uniformity of a factory made product.
The second firing reveals the glowing, jewel- like colours of the new pieces.

MOUNTING

We fulfil our clients’ requests laying out the pieces chosen for elaborate designs and borders and overlaying an adhesive film to hold them in place. These are numbered and presented with a plan making it easy for the builder to place them in situ.