Ceramic tiles were made by hand 4 000 years ago.
Making a slab ceramics.
Ceramic slabs also called ceramic tiles are any tile made out of clay and have been around for 4 000 years.
First you need to allow scraps of clay to totally dry out for some days and when it is completely dry drop in a water container.
What makes these creations unique is the hand artistry and the type of potter s clay you use.
When you think of starting a slab pottery projects always remember to make thick and strong slurry.
Mistakes made in the creation of slabs may destroy the piece in later stages of construction.
Making the clay slabs is the first step in all slab built pottery construction.
This is an important foundation.
They have been found in pyramids the ruins of babylon and the ruins of ancient greek cities according to design boom.
This free video clip series will show you several tips on how to construct vases of all different shapes and open a world of design ideas for you.
Hand building pottery using slabs of clay is an exciting way to create shapes that could never be produced using a potter s wheel or that would be difficult to achieve if you are doing hand construction using coils of clay.