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Salvaging the Historic Tiles of California’s Burned Fireplaces
After devastating fires blazed through the region, residents are holding on to the intricate glazed tiles that survived — small but meaningful remnants of their homes.
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In Altadena, a Race to Save Historic Tile From the Ruins
Wildfires devastated the city of Altadena, California, and now an unusual—and painstaking—volunteer effort is underway to ...
After the L.A. Wildfires, a Race to Save the Tiles, and the Soul, of Altadena
Salvage experts are rushing to save handmade tiles from fireplaces that survived the Eaton fire before they are demolished.
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4 companies that make one-of-a-kind tiles around the world
These ceramic tiles are painted by hand ... Then they're loaded into a roller hearth kiln for their first firing. A glaze base is made, and then stains or colors are added. The glaze is sprayed ...
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6,000-Year-Old Sacred Hearths and Artifacts Found in Elazığ, Turkey
Excavations in Elazığ, Turkey, reveal 6,000-year-old hearths and artifacts, offering new insight into ancient civilizations.