Illustrations of test tiles.

The word “test tile” can refer to any shape of clay that’s used to test glazes, slips, underglazes, engobes etc. Test tiles can be any shape you wish and can be made in a variety of ways. In this post, I'll share lots of different examples of ways you can...

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October 2020 Update I've simplified my test tiles. Now, the test tiles themselves are just simple slabs of clay. But I make test tile holders out of a strong clay. Flat, Square Test Tiles Flat test tiles cut from slabs are ideal. You can easily make them from any type of clay. No need to turn

Trine Bentsen on Instagram: "••• how to make a test tile holder for your glaze firings 🔥 Follow 👉🏻 @keo.ceramics for more tips & tricks🫶🏻 If you want to see how your glazes move but you still want a flat test tile, then this might be the solution for you‼️♥️ I fire my test tiles this way so than I can still see how they would move on for instance a cup, but they are still flat so that I can hang them on a board in my studio 🤩 This is a great way to get an overview of all your glazes…

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Christy Knox on Instagram: "How do I make test tiles? Several folks have asked, so I thought I would show you here. It’s quick and easy, no need to smooth edges. Using my textures helps me see how the glaze will pool and break over edges. I’ll make a bunch at one time so I always have plenty on hand. pottery_lovers #clayvideos #potteryvideo #potteryvideos #pottery_videos #ceramicsvideos #clay #ceramics #pottery #crafts #craft #potterylove #handbuilding #handbuiltceramics #handbuiltpottery…

Melanie ☼ soulfood & ceramics on Instagram: "HOW TO MAKE GLAZE TESTER/TILES🎨 Einmal gedreht hat man direkt um die 20 „Kacheln“, um neue Glasuren oder Kombinationen zu testen. Und wenn die Glasur nix wird? Dann kommt die Kachel ohne schlechtes Gewissen einfach weg.😌 // 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Thrown once you will get about 20 „tiles“ to test new glazes or combinations. And if the glaze doesn’t look good? Put it away without any conscience.😌 #glaze #glazes #glazetest #glazing #tiles #tester…

Jessica Breese Sanchez on Instagram: "Making test tiles with Speedball underglaze on 306 standard clay. These will get fired to cone 10 in a reduction kiln can’t wait to see how the colors turn out🤞 . . . #speedballunderglaze #clay #craft #handbuilt #ceramic #ceramics #ceramique #pottery #handcarved #ceramicart #handmade #handmadeceramics #instapottery #pottersofinstagram #potterystudio #baltimoreclayworks #artist #underglaze #glaze #smallbusiness #art #maker #testtile"