Ornamental Ceramics

Here's a great little site for some beautiful ceramics that I found while ranging over craigslist.  AsianAntiqueolCollection.com

As far as Ornamental ceramics go, Craigslist is by far the best source for looking at these bargains.  I doesn't matter where you live, there is a craigslist directory and there are people in your area who are putting up great deals on ceramics they think are junk but are truly beautiful and valuable.

Here are some ceramics that I found on Craigslist.com  that you could buy too!  Now keep in mind that you wil most likely have to only search in your area but that shouldn't limit you from finding out the best deals.

If you want to get a lot of life out of your backyard design and furniture layouts it might be a good idea to add some ceramic lawn ornaments to your designing. The ornaments can match with just about any patio set or lawn furniture and depending on your taste does not have to be tacky.

Some good reasons for ornamental ceramics with your backyard furniture:

• Longevity
• Can withstand weather changes, don't have to continually move in and outside
• Easy to clean
• Adds unique flavor to your yard
• Many color choices to match your flower/tree blends

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Ceramic Decor can be an added bonus to any design to your home or apartment. Ceramic pieces are easy to clean, last long, and look great.

I got a few emails from people looking to get into Ceramic Molds. I did a little research, and it might require a large outlay of capital. I did however do a little search on Craigslist, a great spot for all things ceramic. (Try posting a "Wanted Ad" sometimes. But I found this posting that might help someone in their search for a large amount of ceramic molds.

Several hundred molds for casting ceramics. Shelving, Kiln, Pouring table. Enough to start your own business. Maybe old to you but new to someone else as far as types of molds. Figurines, yard ornaments, utility (kitchen)items, lots of Halloween, Christmas. ClayMagic, Donas, Scioto mold companies. Would like to sell all as a unit. I need the space back in my garage. All for $18,000.00 or best offer, possible trade for ? I can email a copy of what molds I have. Molds have been stored in cold dry storage. Please email me at 58bojangles@msn.com

Email him with questions.

Ceramic House Numbers are a growing design trend in sprucing up the look of your home. This option creates a long lasting, decorative, and fresh look. The use of ceramics as house numbers offers almost an endless amount of styles and design.

Ceramics can offer a nice budget option but also can be a high class addition depending on the type of cuts and artwork added to the house numbers.

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Specializing in creating spectacular pieces for your home, let us design something that will add that special touch to your abode. Whether its a kitchen backsplash, fireplace mantle, or custom tilework - we strive to create lasting artwork that you and your family can enjoy everyday.

How it's done...

The process begins with many bags of high-fire clay. A typical project can use anywhere from 350lbs. of clay. Bags of clay are emptied onto the slab roller and pressed into a consistent 3/4" slab. Once a slab has been prepared, the sculptured artistic elements are added. These tiles are then cut, to best hide the cutting lines, and its left to dry for as long as one month.

The second step of the process is the glazing. Each tile must be painted with the glaze and checked for any drips that would ruin the firing shelf. Once the glaze is applied and dried, the tiles are ready for firing.

The firing occurs at 2300F where the extreme temperature hardens and vitrifies both the clay and the glaze. It is this firing that makes for such durable, long-lasting works, suitable for both outside and in.

After cooling, the pieces are taken to the job site to be assembled. Before any tiles can be mounted, a wooded jig is erected to support the structure during installation. Then layer, upon layer, the tiles are installed, grouted, and finally cleaned. Installation of a piece can take anywhere from 1-3 days.