20. Layered Landscape Ceramic Tile
What This Idea Means
A relief ceramic wall tile featuring layered clay slabs that represent stylized mountain ranges, desert dunes, or serene ocean waves.
How to Make It
- Roll a sturdy square or rectangular background slab base.
- Cut overlapping undulating wave or mountain profile strips from thin slabs.
- Layer and attach the strips progressively from top to bottom using score-and-slip techniques.
- Blend the lower edges seamlessly into the base tile frame.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Keep the overall thickness under $1$ inch to avoid drying cracks and excessive weight.
- Variation: Use stain-tinted clay bodies to create a natural gradient of earthy mountain tones without glaze.
