Nettie Locke Rogers

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These tiles are created with love and with the intention of being enjoyed by others. They serve many purposes, such as being displayed as works of  art as well as their functionality within a home. This includes, backsplashes, wall murals, signature tile work around windows and doors, etc.

Custom work always welcome.

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Handmade by Nettie.

The process begins by rolling clay into slabs. Each slab is then cut individually using a tile cutter and prepared for painting with underglazes.

Bas-relief tiles involve a more detailed process. Additional clay is added to create depth and dimension, then carefully formed, sculpted, and finely carved by hand.

Once the tiles are completely dry, they go through the bisque firing. Afterward, a clear transparent glaze is applied using a spray gun with an air compressor to ensure an even finish. The tiles are then fired again at 1980°F, which falls within the low-fire range.

For exterior tiles and large-scale architectural pieces—such as door frames, fireplace mantels, mantel pieces, and window frames—a heavier, shock-resistant clay body is used. These pieces are fired to 2185°F, which is considered the mid-fire range, providing additional durability.

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