Rubbernecks
Rubbernecks
Rita João
2024
Screen Printing on Ceramic with colored glaze
150 x 200 x 6 mm / 5.90 x 7.87 x 0.24 in (approx.)
Limited Edition of 12
Signed and Numbered
Material: White earthenware
Coating: Glaze (screen printing)
Rita João is a Portuguese designer with a background in tridimensional design working on products, spaces, cakes and tiles at Pedrita Studio since 2005. She frequently sketches, whether to escape routine or to think about projects or daily life. More information: https://pedrita.net/
Rubbernecks
SCREEN PRINTING MEETS CERAMICS
SCREEN PRINTED WITH GLAZE
Find out more about the production of this edition
WITH PORTUGUESE EARTHENWARE
COLORED CLAY
In the initial plastic stage of the clay, we add pigments to the wet clay, which we then use to create our handmade tiles from slab technique.
The entire process involves extensive testing, cutting, waiting, handling, pressing, shelving and frequent follow-up, all of which require great care and patience.
AFTER THE FIRST FIRING
SCREEN PRINTING WITH GLAZE
Screen printing allows for direct printing onto clay at various stages, using different types of coatings, resulting in diverse aesthetics.
On this process, we only use glaze to screen print the design after the first firing. The transparency of the glaze will give color contrast to the tile, after the second firing.
Our Screen Printed Tiles collection incorporates multiple processes in addition to the use of glaze.
MELTING THE GLAZE ONTO THE BISQUEWARE
FIRING OVER 1000°C
The transparency of the glaze used to screen print the design provides color contrast, as the tile is made with colored clay. This edition is intentionally not completely glazed on the top surface for conceptual/ aesthetic reasons.
Before it's finished, each tile goes through two firings - bisque and glaze - at around 1000°C(1832°F). From closing to opening the kiln, each firing can last more than 24 hours.
ADD DISPLAY TO CART
4 WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR TILE
Minimal or classical, our versatile tile stands and hangers let you display your tiles on tables or walls. They adapt to your preferred setup and offer a practical way to showcase your ceramic pieces.
ADD DISPLAY TO CART
4 WAYS TO DISPLAY YOUR TILE
Minimal or classical, our versatile tile stands and hangers let you display your tiles on tables or walls. They adapt to your preferred setup and offer a practical way to showcase your ceramic pieces.
Classic metallic wall display with adjustable spring and transparent retractable sleeve to protect tile edges.
Made in Portugal.
