Accent tiles, made by hand and never mass produced, are one of our products. Handcrafted tiles are, by nature, never completely square as are the mass produced dry pressed variety; but, these are very close. They are as stated, “made by hand” and it is a completely different process, delivering a distinctly unique product for your decorating pleasure.  

    First the clay is squeezed between two rollers to produce a slab of uniform thickness. Then the artist, not an artist assistant, cuts the clay into tiles approximately 2”, 4”, or 6” square. Attention is required during the initial drying time to ensure flatness. Next comes an underglaze painting which is done while there is still some moisture in the clay. Designs may require up to a dozen colors, plus carving, to achieve the desired look.

    After the tiles dry, the first (bisque) firing takes place, followed by an application of clear glaze and the final firing. No decals are ever used, so every repeated design will vary slightly from tile to tile. The pictures on this web site are only suggestions of what we can create.

approximately 4.25” square tiles

approximately 6.25” square tiles

Old stone floors were the inspiration for this selection. Random sizes and shapes of beautifully textured tiles are finished with iron oxide colorant, without glaze. Because they are not finished with a glass forming glaze, these tiles must be periodically sealed. They are the only choice we feel safe to recommend for flooring as glossy glazed tile is very slippery. These tile pieces look wonderful when a grout is used about the color of this type. The size of the pieces vary from extremely small to dinner plate size. As you see in this sample, the best look is achieved by laying an arrangement of large and small shapes, tightly packed together. They are a beautiful tile and can be used for any application. Also available as a square tile.

Our accent tiles are best displayed within a group of our companion tiles which are produced using the same clay and colors, but are plain without the painted design. These color match tiles are tinted to best complement the accent designs. We offer color choices for any decor.