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Back to Basics: AC’s Ceramic Tile Collections

Architectural Ceramics

While children everywhere are going back to school, let’s go back to basics and learn about ceramic tile through a few of Architectural Ceramic’s collections: Basics, London, and City Hall. Let’s learn a bit about how ceramic tile is classified. The principles used to create ceramic tile are basic.

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Avente Tile Talk: Turkish Tile: Artistry Through the Ages

Tile Talk

The significance of Turkish ceramic tiles occupies a prominent place in the history of Islamic art. Aladdin Palace, Konya, Turkey. Siren on a star-shaped tile, underglaze painting, Kubadabad Palace, c. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Karatay Madrasah Museum, Konya, Turkey. Turkish Ceramic Tile Develops.

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Avente Tile Talk: Ceramic Tile's Creative Nature

Tile Talk

Ceramic Tiles Creative Nature. And now, onto the topic of ceramic tile and nature! Ceramic tile has been a part of building history for centuries. According to the American Ceramic Society, the first discovered instance of ceramic figurines used for ceremonial purposes occurred in 24,000 B.C. From Iznik, Turkey.

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Member Blogs-Sylvie Atanasio

CTDA's Tiledealer Blog

Sylvie recently traveled to Turkey for the CTDA Trade Mission as well as China. TURKEY: JUNE 2015. I feel extremely lucky to have been a part of the CTDA delegation that went to Istanbul to learn more about Turkey’s ceramic tile industry, as well as their culture. Read about her travels below. Wednesday, June 3rd.

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Portugal: tile tradition and technology

Diary of a Tile Addict

Earlier this year Diary of a Tile Addict was invited on a four-day ceramic tile study tour of Portugal. As a long-term admirer of Portugal’s long and influential ceramic tradition, DOATA’s founder, Joe Simpson readily accepted the invitation. Photo credit: Portugal Ceramics: Vasco Duarte. Location: Viuva Lamego. Unforgettable!

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Decorator On Demand: Happy Thanksgiving!

Decorator on Demand

My mom always slow-cooks the turkey over night. You thaw and clean the turkey. We did 19 hours for a 20lb turkey. Architectural Digest. (1). ceramic lamp. (1). ceramic lamps. (1). Chalk paint. (1). dark paint. (1). faux paint. (2). December 1, 2011 at 5:25 PM. Jill from PJgamers.