You will need:
■ The mould made in issue 66 – dried out and ready to use
■ Clay of choice for press moulding
■ Rolling pin, 10mmthick roller guides, plastic sheet
■ If casting, casting slip of choice (porcelain used in this example)
■ Jug and kitchen sieve
■ Aselection of glazes to fit the clay type used
■ Fine-tipped brushes for glaze application
PRESS MOULDING THE TILE
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Prepare a block of clay sufficient to fill your tile mould.
Working on the sheet of plastic, reduce the bulk of the clay by beating it with the side of the rolling pin. Work in measured, even strokes from one side of the clay to the other, to avoid making deep grooves in the
