Design and Create Portuguese Ceramic Tiles

Design and Create Portuguese Ceramic Tiles

“Hi! Now, and before we say goodbye, we are going to review some important points of this course so that the final result is as good as possible. Remember to practice your painting techniques. It is very important to gain confidence before you paint your tiles that you will be firing in the end. Know how to use the brush and mix the paints. When it’s time to cut your tile to the size don’t forget we provided some templates but remember you can create your pattern, as well as change the size you would like your tile to be. You must always take into account the shrinkage of the clay. Usually, you give about 1cm more when you cut the clay. Drying is pivotal to prevent them from warping too much, so during this process, you should pay a lot of attention to turning the tiles over and over or leaving them stacked with weights for weeks until they are nice and dry with a light tone. When it’s time to decorate using the majolica technique, remember to use your fingertip to check the correct density. Always use clean containers. For the stencil and freehand techniques, use acetate so you can reuse it several times with different colors. Remember that it is very important to remove excess paint from the brush when you are working with stencils. Give one or two passes and stir the paint to dissolve with the water. At the end of the course, we showed you the ways you can use the tile. Remember that you can decorate furniture, the interior and exterior walls of your home, or use it as a utility in your daily life. The finished tile will last for hundreds of years. You are producing a consistent piece that is decorative, waterproof, and incredibly durable. In the end, don't worry if your tile isn't perfect. Traditional tiles have imperfections because they are handmade. That's what gives them character and makes them all the more beautiful. That's something that distinguishes them from the industrial tiles. A final tip: when you are starting the whole process, use a notebook to write down everything you are doing. Write down what happens when you are molding the clay, what materials you like to use most, what kind of clay you prefer. The paints you use and measurements. The glazes - try giving slight undertones. Writing a graphic work journal will help you improve day by day. Don't forget to share with us on the forum, but also with your colleagues, the various stages of your project. To do so, share with us photos of the different moments of your process and your experience - what you found particularly difficult or what you found easier. This is the only way we can help you evolve and achieve good results. If you feel like it, you can also share your thoughts on the project. Now you know how to make your tiles and how to decorate them with different traditional techniques. Take a look at how we have gone about the different techniques and approaches to come up with our set of Portuguese tiles.

We encourage you to design your patterns based on the different types we have shown you and paint them using these techniques. The possibilities are endless. Take advantage of it. This way, you will be able to create original tiles made entirely by yourself. For inspiration, you can see the tile catalog we are making on our website and search for "Portuguese tiles" on the internet. Thank you very much for joining us in this course. Best wishes! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Hi. Before we say goodbye, we'll review some tips we gave you through the course. Remember to practice your painting techniques. This is important to gain confidence before painting your tiles. Don't forget that to paint on majolica you need special pigments and brushes. After you've cut your tiles don't forget that we have some templates for you to use. You can also create your own designs. You can change the size of your tile, but don't forget the shrinkage of your clay. Usually, you give one more centimeter when you cut the clay. Be careful always with the drying part. When...”

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Course summary for: Design and Create Portuguese Ceramic Tiles

• Level: Beginner
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• 6143 students
• 4 units
• 12 lessons (1h 38m)
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• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Ceramics, Decoration, Decorative Painting, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design