vendredi 8 février 2008

Mosaic Zellij Design Process

A sort of mosaic that uses pieces that are cut very precisely from a monochromatic enameled tiles after beings baked.
Zellij Design Process
Four main processes are essential to zelij production: clay extraction, tattooing, cutting, and finally on site installation
Cly extraction: Special clay from the region of Fez is mixed with water, and then kneaded by both hands and feet for an extensive period of time until the clay becomes flexible and homogeneous in thickness. Then 10 cm squares are cut into a thickness of 1 cm. The squares are placed in the sun until they get dry, and then baked in a special oven for their first phase.

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