Marlin tile mural is done

The marlin mural is decorated and fired ( 3X ) It came out great except it is a lot too dark for the customer. I am in the process of making another one. If you would like to own this one please contact me to make arrangements. I will be setting it on wood to hang up.

Let's talk soon, I'll keep you posted on the progress of the second Marlin Mural.

Snook tiles are done

Hi everyone.
The snook fish tiles are done. I need to cut them to fit the area and then ship. I think I can finish that by Fri.

I also scored the backs of the marlin mural tiles. Now they need to dry under cover of drywall. This is to keep tiles flat as they dry.

Please let me know if I can answer questions. I am available for classes and workshops.

Till next post. Take care, Diane Hutchinson

Snook tiles and Blue Marlin mural

On Friday, I sculpted the Blue Marlin mural.
 I layout the clay in a slab 10% larger than the finished mural. This to allow for the shrinkage of the clay.

 I use a ribbon tool to sculpt the design into the wet clay. When it is firm but still soft, I cut it into tiles. The mural will now need to stay under plastic cover for a day to allow the tiles to get dry enough to handle.

Monday I will uncover the mural and let dry. Still a long way to go.

Diane.

firing the snook tiles

Today is Thursday.
 The snook tiles and the background tiles are glazed. They will fire tomorrow and I will get them out on Sat.

 In the mean time I have designed a backsplash mural with a blue marlin and ballihoo. I have expanded the design to be 10% larger than the finished mural. This is to allow for the shrinage of the clay. Tomorrow I will draw the pattern and hopefully sculpt the tiles. I will post pictures if I get that far.
If there are any questions please ask. I am happy to explain.
Till tomorrow.
Take care,
Diane.

Snook tile with green color.

Good day,
I finished the color sample for the snook tiles. The client wanted the snook to have yellowish green fins. I have placed it on the wave tiles with turquoise wave. I think it lookd really good. What do you think?

This is a fun project. I can't wait to see it installed.

New Blue Marlin backsplash comming up soon.

by for now. Diane H.

Marlin painting for client

Today I painted a design for a client who requested a blue marlin and some ballyhoo for an area above his cook top. This is how I start the tile making process. I make a color sketch to get ideas and to plan what colors to use. This painting is aprox. 16" X 20". I don't usually paint this large but I liked the drawing and thought if it came out will I could frame it. It did I think.

Just checkin in

Nothing to report regarding the snook tiles. I have a few tiles to send to the client for color approval. I won't get started glazing untill the color choice is made.

I did sell another frog painting on e-bay. check it out .

Take care

Diane Hutchinson

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