Picture 1 of 1

Stock photo

Handmade Tile: Design, Create, and Install Custom Tiles (Paperback or Softback) - Picture 1 of 1

Handmade Tile : Design, Create, and Install Custom Tiles by Forrest Lesch-Middelton (2022, Trade Paperback)

Bargain Book Stores (1134175)

99.2% positive Feedback

Price:

US $36.94

Approximately£27.67

+ $10.50 postage

Estimated delivery Mon, 11 Aug - Mon, 25 Aug

Returns:

No returns, but backed by the eBay Money Back Guarantee.

Condition:

New

Format: Paperback or Softback. Condition Guide. Item Availability.

About this product

Product Identifiers

PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA

ISBN-100760381224

ISBN-139780760381229

eBay Product ID (ePID)23057261142

Product Key Features

Book TitleHandmade Tile : Design, Create, and Install Custom Tiles

Number of Pages208 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicDesign & Construction, Do-It-Yourself / Masonry, Pottery & Ceramics

Publication Year2022

IllustratorYes

GenreHouse & Home, Crafts & Hobbies

AuthorForrest Lesch-Middelton

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight25.6 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsThis book is a must-have for anyone with an interest in handmade ceramic tile, either as a maker or a designer. Forrest generously shares his years of experience gained from both the art and design worlds and covers it all, from detailed making to installation, and all the considerations from start to finish.-- Lesley Baker, associate professor, Rhode Island School of Art and Design

Dewey Decimal738.6

SynopsisWhether you're a ceramic artist who wants to make your own tile or someone looking to install custom tile in your home, Handmade Tile is the ultimate contemporary guide., Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations--from making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation. No matter how many years of experience you have as a ceramic artist or how many home-improvement projects you've tackled, nothing prepares you for the unique world of ceramic tile. From concept and design , through firing and installation , ceramic tiling is one of the few places in a home where art is permanently installed as a feature of a room. In Handmade Tile , Forrest Lesch-Middelton shares everything he's learned as the founder and owner of the custom tile business FLM Ceramics and Tile. From his years as a one-man operation to his current production facility, Forrest has seen it all and helps you every step of the way. Whether you want to make your own tile , or want to use artistic and custom-made tile in your home , this book has everything you need. Key features of the book include: Making Tile: key tools, rolling, cutting, extruding Decorating: glazes, image transfer, cuerda seca, underglaze, slip Designing Your Space: tile in context, choosing your tile, codes and standards Installation: removing old tile, backing, preparing surfaces, setting, grouting Galleries and interviews with today's top workings artists in tile round out the package. Featured artists include Allison Bloom, Boris Aldridge, Disc Interiors, PV Tile, and more., From concept and design through firing and installation, ceramic tiling is one of the few places in a home where art is permanently installed. In Handmade Tile, Forrest Lesch-Middleton shares everything he's learned as the founder and owner of a custom ceramic tile business. Whether you want to make your own tile or want to use artistic and custom-made tile in your home, this book has everything you need. Key features include: Making Tile: Clay considerations, rolling, cutting, and extruding, Decorating: Glazing, image transfer, cuerda seca, and other ideas, Designing Your Space: Tile in context, choosing tile, and design considerations, Installation: Removing old tile, backing, setting tile, and grouting, Galleries and Interviews: Featuring top workings artists in tile Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberTT927