Bear Handmade Ceramic Tile Mirror

Price: $90.00

Shipping: $15.00

15 ¾” x 9 ¾” x 1 ¼”
Individual tiles in mirror are 3” x 9 ¾”
The well known Southwestern symbol of the bear represents courage, strength, protection and life. The natural terra-cotta color of the clay used in the tiles accents the glaze colors of black, red, turquoise and deep orange. The four rectangular tiles in the mirror are individually hand pressed from terra-cotta clay and fired twice to achieve the distinctive sculptural effect.
The process begins with an original tile that is sculpted in clay. A plaster mold is created from the original, destroying it and the resulting mold is then used to create additional tiles. Wet clay is hand pressed into the plaster mold and knocked out when the clay begins to dry. After drying completely, it is bisque fired to 2000°. It is then glazed and fired again to 1940°.
The backing of the mirror is stained plywood with eye hooks and picture wire which allows it to be hung easily. Because of the weight of the mirror, I do recommend using a toggle bolt to hang if not securing it to a stud.


 

Contact Information:

 

Telephone

          304-738-3358

Postal address

RR 1, Box 105-O, Ridgeley, WV 26753

E-mail

anita@ancient-art-pottery.com