This project developed from a desire for more coloured tiles to be used in mosaic.
Initially what I did was to apply the sun paint directly onto a wet unglazed tile. I allowed the tile to dry, then heat set it in the oven (150 degrees), then washed the
tile under running water. The resulting tiles were then used in mosaic work I was doing at the time. These tiles subsequently withstood the grouting process, even with cement, extremely well. Result: a stunning piece of work!!
*Note: Before grouting the tiles were sealed with white wax polish.
While I was doing mosaics, it occurred to me to use the sun paint, not only as a dye for the unglazed tiles, but to try the sun paint method on the unglazed tiles and see how that
would work. Voila!! Fabulously original unglazed tiles just ready for any number of conceivable projects, from decorative art to functional art.
Tile Trivet(Pot Stand) Requirements:
Place the wet tile in a oven. Set the temperature at 150 degrees. When the oven has reached the correct temperature, switch the oven off and allow the tile to cool in the oven before removing. To obtain a heat resistant tile, for the pot stand, seal with Nova 17. Clean brush with Turps afterwards.
Heat Set:
Place the wet tile in a oven. Set the temperature at 150 degrees. When the oven has reached the correct temperature, switch the oven off and allow the tile to cool in the oven before removing.
Sealing:
To obtain a heat resistant tile, for the pot stand, seal with Nova 17.Clean brush with Turps afterwards.
Tip: Occasionally, tiles don't turn out the way you planned them! Don't despair! This is the perfect opportunity for making
Requirements:
Method:
Note:
Sealing tiles for mosaic, use white wax. Sealing tiles for heat resistant pot stand, use Nova 17. You do not want to wax and varnish, either wax varnish.