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Achieving Alchemy

Many of De Ferranti’s materials replicate the style of historic buildings in Rome and Athens, often reviving decorative techniques – such as Scagliola, Opus Sectile and Cocciopesto – that are in danger of being lost. Other surfaces, such as Jali work, are collected from diverse locations across the globe. Continue reading Achieving Alchemy

diaryofatileaddictJune 12, 2017September 18, 2023Leave a comment
Architecture, Encaustic Tiles, Heritage, Tile Designers, United Kingdom

Majestic Minton Makeover

The tiles for the painstaking restoration of the magnificent floors of St George’s Hall, Liverpool, were manufactured by Craven Dunnill Jackfield; the only company in the world capable of manufacturing such complex encaustic tiles. Continue reading Majestic Minton Makeover

diaryofatileaddictJanuary 19, 2017September 4, 2025Leave a comment

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