How is Iznik Tile done?

Iznik tile; name Summit of Tile Art The production center of the 16th century period From Iznik district gets.

İznik Tile Ceramics, Turkish Ceramic History A great technical innovation has. The ceramics, which are cooked in China at 1300 degrees, are cooked at 900 degrees with a new mixture produced in Iznik. High ceramic quality And Innovative designs Iznik tiles attracting attention with First of the Elite in the Ottoman Empire after attracting attention It is also exported to Europe. 

In architectural structures in wall decoration And In the wall covering Iznik tile used;  plates, vases, jugs, water container, bowl It is also used in the production of items such as.

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How is Iznik Tile done?

1. Tile Dough is prepared

Add sand, clay and silicon substances next to the quartz and mix. Thus, homogeneous tile dough is obtained.

2. The dough is shaped

The dough, the wheel of the work to be made; vase, mashrapa, cups and so on. The shape is given. 

3. It is left to dry

It is allowed to dry between 3 days and one week depending on the moisture condition.

4. Pre -baking is done

The dry -shaped tile dough is stapled and cooked at 900 ° C.

5. Pattern design and needling

Pattern drawings on the work are processed on the transfer paper.

6. Pattern transfer is made

The pattern template is transferred to the work with coal powder.

7. Patterns are processed on tile surface

The patterns are processed on the tile surface with a brush.

8. Painting and glazing is given to the oven

Painting and glazing is given to the oven.

9. Last view

Iznik tile ready to use.