Nettie Locke Rogers
Tiles
All tiles are handmade and painted by Nettie. The process includes, rolling out the clay into slabs, cutting each one with a tile cutter, sculpting, carving and smoothing them to prepare for painting/glazing.
When the painting (with underglaze) is complete the tiles are ready for the 1st firing; the bisque firing (to get it ready for glazing.)
I then apply the clear glaze to the tiles by using a spray gun (w/air compressor) for an even application. This firing reaches 1980 degrees. This is low-fire range.
* I use a heavier duty clay (shock-resistant) when making exterior tiles and large scale architectural work (door frames, fireplace mantels, mantel pieces and window frames. These fire to 2185 degrees. This is Mid-Fire range.
Handmade tiles not only have more of a unique look but can be customized to fit any home and purpose.

2003 101" x 75" x 17" Ceramic, glaze (fired to 2185 degrees), cast resin, lighting hardware, wood door

Ceramic, underglaze, clear glaze, fired to cone 05 4.5" x 13.5" x 3/8"

Ceramic, underglaze, clear glaze, fired to cone 05 4.5" x 13.5" x 3/8"

Ceramic, underglaze, clear glaze, fired to cone 05 4.5" x 13.5" x 3/8"

2011 ceramic, underglaze, clear glaze, fired to cone 05 4.5" x 13.5" x 3/8"

Ceramic, underglaze, clear glaze, fired to cone 05 4.5" x 13.5" x 3/8"

2011 Ceramic, underglazes, clear glaze 12" x 12" x 1"


2011 ceramic, black underglaze, glaze 6" x 24" x 3/8"