Sun/Moon Handmade Ceramic Tile Mirror

Price: $90.00

Shipping: $15.00

Terra-Cotta Sun/Moon Mirror
12 ¾” x 12 ¾” x 1 ¼”
The natural terra-cotta color of the clay used is a perfect background to the gold and platinum trim and the navy border of the tiles used in this mirror. The four rectangular tiles in the mirror are individually hand pressed from terra-cotta clay and fired three times 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 platinum and gold overglazes are painted on the sun and moon and the tiles are fired a third time to 1000°.
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