I start with an original design which I handcarve into a deep-relief master mold. The master is then replicated, making a press mold, which is used to manufacture multiple copies of my carvings.

Once I've pressed the tile I allow it to air dry a number of days until it feels dry to the touch. I then bisque fire it to burn away any organic material or residual moisture in the clay.

At this stage I'm ready to handpaint the tile. I use a variety of glazes and stains formulated to mature at the temperature range I desire. Currently, I use commercially prepared, medium fire stoneware clays which are ultimately fired to approximately 2150 farenheit. The result is Exceptional Handcrafted Tile.