A tile-maker in Provence
Atelier des Mousselieres Tiles from Provence
 






Enameling consists in coating the tile "biscuit" with several different layers of enamel, following processes and proportions that vary depending on the desired finish - color, shiny or satin, evenly colored or subtly shaded, cloudy or combed, etc.

After enameling, the tiles are then, as the case ay be, decorated. This step is always done by hand with brushes, with oxides and enamels.

Then the tiles are once again baked in the oven, for a second period, the length and temperature of which vary depending on the desired finished color.

Enamels are extremely sensitive to proportions, length and temperature of baking.