I’ve had tiles and coasters in mind for a long time. I just like them for decoration, but they are also useful as a base to display something, a way to protect a surface, or just to show off an image you like. I don’t have a kiln at the ready and don’t really want one, so I use other options, as you’ll read below.
A set of discounts for buying more than one:
One tile is $15.00
Two tiles $25.00: use the code 2TILES25.
Three tiles $35.00: use the code 3TILES35.
Four tiles $45.00: use the code 4TILES45.
Materials
Currently my tiles are 4″ x 4″ made with upcycled ceramic wall tiles in a pale yellow. Each tile has the image on the surface and is finished top and sides with a water-resistant finish. I adhere a 4″ x 4″ piece of cork on the bottom.
The finish cures completely after 28 days, but I make them available when they can be handled, after three days. I usually make replacements for designs sold from a set in a week or two.
Because I get the upcycled tiles in whatever quantity they are available I continue replacing designs until I run out of tiles in that size/color/style, then I get another lot and start all over again with full sets on the new tiles, but still sell the old ones that are left.
Displaying tiles in sets
I had always posted the tiles individually, but I’m posting them here in groups. That’s how I usually plan them because I’m always thinking in sets of four, but you can still purchase individual tiles in that set. That way you can also see similar designs together, and see all the designs available even if one or more is not in stock.
Ordering tiles
You don’t need to order a set, mix and match from all of them.
- The name of each set of tiles above the photo is a link to that set on Portraits of Animals.
- Instead of listing each tile separately I have each set of tiles in its own product post.
- Inside the post for each set is where you’ll find each of the individual tiles listed.
Some tiles have a note above the product shopping cart.
- I usually make replacements in sets as soon as I can until I run out of those particular tiles (same color, size, style, etc.).
- Because the finish on the tiles takes several days to cure you may see a “ready to ship ” date.
- If the tile will no longer be available on that same color/size/style of tile I will note that it is discontinued.
Feline Tiles
Wildflower and butterfly coasters
These coasters are purchased lightweight wooden disks, 3-1/4″ x 1/8″ thick to which I heat transfer my art and photos onto the surface. I made several dozen as an experiment before my 2019 Panhandle Trial exhibit and as it turns out I just love them. The heat transfer renders the design permanent and water resistant and I added a light coat of matte varnish to the edges and back.
Because I had my hip replacement surgery so soon after my Panhandle Trail exhibit I am only just getting around to adding small cork disks to the back to raise them a bit from the surface and make them a little more non-skid, and I hope to photograph them individually soon. For now please reference the photo below, and the list of design names below that, to order your coasters.
29 new coasters.
Names of designs
(Some appear twice.)
Row 1: Single sunflower, Silvery Checkerspot on Fleabane, St. John’s Wort, Sunflower Faces, Tiger Swallowtail on Joe Pye, Silvery Checkerspot on Butterfly Weed
Row 2: Woodland Sunflowers, Three Sisters, Three Sunflowers, Daisies, Tiger Swallowtail Landing on Joe Pye, Silvery Checkerspot on Fleabane
Row 3: Pinks and Mallow, Blue Hyssop, Daisies and Pinks, Wild Sweet Peas, Monarch on Echinacea, Silvery Checkerspot on Butterfly Weed
Row 4: Daisies and Blue Hyssop, Fiddlehead Fern, Nodding Trillium, Daisies Vetch and Hen’s Foot, Fritillary on Milkweed, Tiger Swallowtail Landing on Joe Pye,
Row 5: Blue Asters, Cranesbill Geraniums, Spring Cress, Tiger Swallowtail on Joe Pye, Monarch on Echinace
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