How to Make Clay Roof Tiles

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Tip 1 - How to make miniature roof tiles out of clay

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Deanna Clarance | permalink

I've been trying to make miniature houses lately, and one of the things I love the most about miniatures is trying to make them as similar as possible...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-miniature-roof-tiles-out-of-clay/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Make Clay Roof Tiles | eHow

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fausto Barbosa | permalink

Clay has long been used as a building material. Roof tiles have been made out of clay for years, partly because they can be easily made. When clay tiles have been properly made and hardened, they are waterproof and light and can be painted to any desired color. Clay roof tiles are an excellent alternative to slate or concrete tiles for anyone who...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_5014406_make-clay-roof-tiles.html ^[2]

Tip 3 - Hand making clay roof tiles

Published: 9 years, 2 month(s) ago | Submitted by kasumi | permalink

In a rural village outside of Zihuatanejo, Mexico I found this family business of making clay roofing tile. See the full PROCESS below.
Tags: roof, industry, tile, labor, cottage, tiles, clay, roofing, handmaking

For further reading: https://www.flickr.com/photos/ironrodart/5640555704 ^[3]