Bathroom Tile Tutorial - Making my own bathroom tiles; finished shower reveal

[@____Ann____]

If you cut the tile on your board you wouldn't need to transport it and it would not get the distortion. Loved the tip of just sliding the cutting wire over the wooden spacers. So smart.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you for the great tip - I will give that a go next for sure!

[@BrenzerM]

Put a layer of cling film over the clay then push in printing block, won't stick and peel off!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thanks, I'll give that a try x

[@makershavenpottery]

This is the most beautiful tiled shower I’ve ever seen! Love the variation in the glaze colors within each section! 😍😍😍

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thanks Amber! It was a lot of stress and work but we''re super happy with how it turned out!

[@demasters]

try dusting your clay with cornstarch to release the woodblocks. Also, a couple of sheets of newspaper under the tiles when cutting might make them easy to transfer to your bats without distorting them. Enjoying your videos!

[@demasters]

and you have inspired me - I love your bathroom!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thanks so much Diane!

[@balikris]

Furthermore ... you're a darned good storyteller with passion, too! 👍🌺

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you what a lovely thing to read :) Made my day xx

[@BaryonicMatter-dd8ig]

I am 5 sec into the video, but I just have to comment! This is exactly what I was considering doing myself!! Looking forward to the video - this is the energy I aspire to reach

[@bixnash1]

Ditto Bx

[@RachelLovelace]

You provided perhaps the best walkthrough of making your own tiles that I’ve watched so far. I love your process. ❤ it’s very inspiring!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah that's lovely to hear! I'm glad you found it helpful :) Thank you for watching! X

[@noelakelly7235]

Could you put the piece on the bat before using the cutter to stop further distortion?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

That's a great idea! Will have to try it out next time :)

[@minipott]

wooowww the final result is incredible. its so beautiful! I love how the tiles arent perfect and they have a bit of variation in tone from one to the other, its so gorgeous! Itès probably too late to be helpful but I bet having a bin of cornstarch to dust on the wooden block before stamping would help with the sticking!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much Catherine! Someone else mentioned that too, so I'll certainly give that a go if I make some more!

[@MsEgwene]

Oh thanks, I'll have to remember that tip!

[@thesussexstitcher]

When I use wood blocks for fabric printing I put a board on top and tap it gently with a hammer. The wood spreads the load.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah amazing tip! Thank you :)

[@MichelleMacke]

this is so helpful; I'm getting a kiln this weekend and want to make ties for my bathroom as well.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Wow that awesome news!! Good luck with it I'm sure they will look fab xx

[@OurWildLife]

These are the most BEAUTIFUL tiles I have ever seen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hehe aw thank you so much xxx

[@Chloe-zr9lk]

This was so helpful. Thankyou!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

I'm so glad!

[@susanvalleauderby2934]

Perfect timing for me! I plan to make tiles for a back splash in our kitchen. I like the way you used the wriggle wire for the back texture. As for those beautiful woodblock presses, I wonder if you have tried using a layer of cling film on top of the clay, or a sprinkle of corn starch? these may help the clay release cleanly, although the plastic wrap may obscure or soften the pattern. Thanks so much for this timely and informative video. Your bathroom tiling looks so beautiful!

[@micheledickey4066]

This is awesome. I never would have thought of doing it this way. If you got slab sticks that are the height of your flat boards plus whatever depth you have the sticks now you could place the square onto the board before you roll the texture in so you don’t have to pick it up once it has the texture and you cut it out!!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

I didn't try anything like that, but definitely will next time!

[@sophievandebuerie8608]

This is wonderful!! Love the different textures!!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Aw thanks so much Sophie!

[@BUNNYSVINTAGE]

Amazing, just learning, never done ceramics before but am determined to try and make tiles with a microwave kiln for starters. Your tiles look incredible x

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Good luck on your pottery journey! Let me know if you have any questions xx

[@saltyblueocean]

Incredible. This is a really tempting way to make our bathroom distinct and warm! You mentioned the recipe for the green tiles, but did you mention where you got the recipe for the "opal" tiles? They are truly stunning. Thank you for making the time to make this.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you for watching :) Yep here is the opal recipe - glazy.org/recipes/131996

[@kimberlypotts8922]

This is MARVELOUS! Enjoyed watching this so very much. Thank you.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you Kimberly! Im so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@idamarialee]

So cool to do your own tiles! Love it!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

It was a labour of love! There were definitely moments I thought I'd made the wrong decision

[@janlewis9099]

Wow!!!! Such a special bathroom. Thanks for sharing the process.❤

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you do much!! Happy to share :)

[@BaryonicMatter-dd8ig]

Thank you for making this video! The tiles are gorgeous and I have subscribed.

[@julipolito7761]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️. It looks beautiful! I love the way they came out!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you for you kind words!!

[@nickihuber-smith2329]

STUNNING

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much x

[@benjaminshaw]

Thank you for presenting your tile making. It has inspired us with confidence to do our own relief tiles. Your end result looks fantastic.

[@benjaminshaw]

For the bisque firing, how do you stack your tiles?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@benjaminshaw I'm so glad you found the video helpful and good luck for making your own tiles :) For bisque I stack them on top of each other about max 5 tiles together so they aren't too thick. Thank you! Su x

[@eliasrzdv]

Very pretty and creative

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much xx

[@judithfarley6990]

Love the idea of the speckled clay

[@andrewwhite601]

Brilliant and fun. You have inspired me. Thanks so much.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

I'm so so glad! Thank you for your kind words :)

[@karen-mariemondrup4969]

Your bathroom looks so beautiful 💚

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@judithfarley6990]

❤the tiles

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much!

[@LOUEARLshoes]

They are just stunning! Well done!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Yay thank you so much xx

[@cristysmiley4508]

I love your tutorial, thank you

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!!

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Higgerty piggerty love it 💕 I think I’ll think that way ❤ so calming

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

I have wood blocks and I put corn starch on them or the do stick

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@shelleydoxtdator753 Such a great shout thank you for the tip will try that next time :)

[@MsEgwene]

This was great! Very inspiring video. I got all kinds of ideas for our own kitchen tiles while watching it 😊

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah yay I'm so glad!! Making your own tiles is so rewarding :) Thank you for watching xx

[@Trinkletulips]

Oh my these are so beautiful.The final design looks so wonderful and unique. Congratulations!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you so much!! xxx

[@jhenniceamorrow5936]

Love the organic impressions. Lovely! The randomness is wonderful. Thank you for sharing!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!! I love the randomness too! similar but all a little different :)

[@wascallywabbet]

Lovely! Looks so good too! You must be so proud !

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you so much!! Yep we are so happy with it - definitely worth all the hard work haha!

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

I haven't worked with clay since I had a high school summer ceramics program. It really was so much fun. I am inspired watching your processes though, so thank you for sharing. I do have a question though,... The batton wood you have for drying the tiles,... What kind of wood is it? Do you buy them premade, or can you make them yourself? Im excited about making tiles and would like to try it. Also is your canvas just raw canvas from a fabric shop, or is it oiled or anything special like that?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey! Im so glad you're inspired to work with clay gain! The wood is made from a water resistant MDF that we buy from a company in the UK called Hartley and Noble they do ship worldwide I think. I'm sure you can make your own but you have to get the water resistant MDF otherwise they will warp I think a thick plywood might also work. The canvas i just a normal thick one - I did get it from a pottery store but Im sure one from a fabric store will be fine. I hope that helps and so let me know if you have any other questions! Su xx

[@kjirstenboucher9682]

@@BlankEarthCeramics Thank you for answering my questions, that's so sweet of you. Yes, I am interested in trying ceramics again. I shall have to try and get the special MDF boards and some canvas to try making tiles. Thanks, again.✨✨✨

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@kjirstenboucher9682 Good Luck! xxx

[@robynconcannon7134]

Beautiful and awesome!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so much! xx

[@cecilia3746]

They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you and thank you for watching! x

[@juliannatrafton4413]

Awesome video! I want to make backsplash tiles for my kitchen and am wondering what type of clay you used. I was just going to use grey stoneware but am wondering if you have any other recommendations for durability. Thanks!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so glad you enjoyed the video! I used a flecked light buff stoneware - I think any stoneware will be fine as long as the glaze you use it durable. Thanks! Su

[@juliannatrafton4413]

Thanks for your response! @@BlankEarthCeramics

[@janehowis]

So informative. I have learnt so much. Please can you tell me where you bought your grooved cutter wire from? Thanks so much! Jane :)

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

So glad you found it helpful :) The wire cutter is from mud tools - mudtools.com/collections/wire-tools/products/mudwire-curly-red

[@bixnash1]

Stunning result. Is it a "thing" that you can find a kiln space for hire to do this? It needs to be cost effective too. I would dearly love to make my own. Bx

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you so glad you like them :) You can look into kiln hire in your area - this website is great for checking www.kilnshare.com

[@bixnash1]

@@BlankEarthCeramicsthank you. Bx

[@BrenzerM]

I tried to type instructions on how to avoid lifting cut tile off canvas to put on bat, it's stops distortion and any warping that might happen. I can't type it clearly 😂 I'll do a little video and send it to you ☺️

[@missprettysunshine]

Hi ! I love love love your videos ! :) My wood table got moldy under the plaster batt when I was reclaiming my clay on it, has it ever happened to you ?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey! Thank you! It does sometime, but move my plaster batts around a lot, so they've never kept in one place for a long time. Also, I prop them up on bits of wood to make sure there's airflow underneath, and I'm sure that helps stop mould growing

[@missprettysunshine]

@@BlankEarthCeramics Thank you so much for your answer, I'll do that ! :)

[@irishwolfhoundsofthesouthw7890]

So good!

[@silverpotter6325]

Parchment paper used for lining pans of bakeware under and onto of rolling cloth might work

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

That's a great idea - will have to try that out next time! Thank you :)

[@silverpotter6325]

@BlankEarthCeramics welcome for sure and thanks to you as well, can you tell me how you got the applying side of the tiles ridges on the times and what stage you did it?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Sorry I dont quite understand do you mean the back of the tiles that have the texture? I used a curly wire tool to cut the slabs that give the texture for that side and then use a normal wire for the front@@silverpotter6325

[@silverpotter6325]

@BlankEarthCeramics so sorry it was hard to describe the side that glues to the wall...I was a bit over tired that day..

[@silverpotter6325]

Thanks so much

[@silverpotter6325]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!

[@Waterwave37]

How much would a block of clay stretch? Like for the amount of clay you used, how much sq feet were covered? Really beautiful tiles!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah sorry I didn't weight them I'm afraid so not 100% sure on that!

[@kyliecallaway5273]

This is incredible! What is the material that the boards are made of? I didn’t quite catch that!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

The background boards? They are plywood. The boards for making the tiles are water resistant mdf x

[@samedmunds7989]

Hi, love the tiles. Do you have a special stand in your kiln for glaze firing or do you lay them flat on a kiln shelf? :)

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you!! No I don't I just lay them on my kiln shelves but you can buy tile setters I think so you can stack more on a shelf :)

[@Capitine]

this is amazing! I loved it! I have seen people dry their tiles on top of each other without a separator like you've shown here - do you have any experience with that? would you advice against it? Thanks xx

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Ah thank you! Yep you can also dry them like that - I’ve done that before without any problems. What I did was cut the tile and place between the boards then when they had firmed up a little I put them in a big stack without the boards to dry out completely. My reasoning was that they might stick together if it’s fresh clay but as they dry they should come apart anyways. Def give it a go xx

[@briansutton9509]

Just curious how do you account for clay shrinking when I imagine you need them a certain size? Is there a certain type of clay that you prefer?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey you can calculate the shrinkage - this clay is 12% but we also made 10% more than we needed to be safe. When the tiler put them on the wall he just cut the edges to size :) This clay was a stoneware with some grog in it (www.potclays.co.uk/flecked-stoneware) but there are some clays specific for tiles like this one: www.potclays.co.uk/miller-tile-body

[@BrokenBellyBeat]

Hey! Great tikes! Ever made floor tiles? Im thibking about doing floor tiles but am nervous as tge floor obiously is going to take a beating. Any videos on such things?

[@supatramarsh]

Thank you!! We did contemplate making floor tiles but decided it would be too much work hehehe :) I haven't done much research on that I'm afraid just they have to be much thicker than wall tiles. Good luck with your project I'm sure they will look lovely xxx

[@BrokenBellyBeat]

@@supatramarsh thanks for the reply!! I thinking I'll give it a go... What's the worst that can happen!?😬😅

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Exactly!! Good Luck xx@@BrokenBellyBeat

[@Greenpastures79]

Lovely!❤

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Thank you xxx

[@cinnamaldehyde5815]

Are these type of homemade tiles okay for a bathroom reno--waterprooof, etc?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi yes they are waterproof and absolutely fine for a bathroom reno xx

[@cinnamaldehyde5815]

@@BlankEarthCeramics thank you! Might try making my own bathroom tiles!

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

@@cinnamaldehyde5815 Yay good luck x

[@gemwilson6381]

How long do you fire the tiles for on each process please? 😊

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi I fire to cone 04 for bisque and to cone 7 for glaze (they are both slow ramps) I used the skutt kiln recommended programmes x

[@silverpotter6325]

How did you put the ridges down backside for attaching to the wall and when

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey I use a curly wire tool when I cut one side that makes the ridges :)

[@2blessedcajungirl]

Do you use any special glaze to make it waterproof or just clear glaze works? I want to tile my shower with my own pottery work.

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Yep I just glaze them with my normal glazes - a clear glaze would work. That’s so exciting! Good luck with it! It’s a lot of work haha but you’ll be so happy to see it at the end xx

[@MystiIrwin]

What kind of wood are you using for the slats?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hi Its water-resistant MDF made by Hartley and Noble :)

[@thepickypicker4899]

Where did you get your bats from?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

Hey they are from Hartley and Noble hartleyandnoble.co.uk

[@Jescoi]

Recommended or preferred clay?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

It depends where you live but if you're in the uk I use the scarf flecked stoneware ES90 - Potclays make one specifically for tiles from Richard Miller www.potclays.co.uk/miller-tile-body Hope that helps x

[@silverpotter6325]

Where can you get the tile stamps?

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

I got the plastic ones for cutting out the tile from here: www.etsy.com/uk/listing/967888769/square-cookie-cutters-4-sizes?ref=yr_purchases but if you mean the wooden ones - they are from a secondhand store but if you search wooden block printing blocks on Etsy some should come up. Thanks Su

[@LaraBouris]

what kind of clay did you use :)

[@BlankEarthCeramics]

This one was a speckled stoneware but there are specific tile making clays you can use to too

[@ik9175533]

Nice idea, but the only thing I can tell about the bathroom is it looks old. That's what I think

[@strangeattractor4959]

heyyy you sound like Oliver twisttt

[@yamamahtayama6985]

It would be nice if you make tuturial tile makeing without talking

[@emmalouie1663]

Cool but everybody on KZbin are rich showing off the rich people stuff they own. Meh