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  Terra Cotta
Terra cotta is a hard, semifired, waterproof ceramic clay used in pottery and building construction.
Terra cotta veneer is continuously supported at each floor level on shelf supports rigidly connected to structural building frame.
erra cotta pieces can be left unglazed or finished with a mixture of metallic oxides, chemicals, clays, and water sprayed on piece which is then fired to fuse the ceramic finish to the terra cotta body.
ah.bfn.org /a/DCTNRY/terra/index.html   (1281 words)

  
  Terra cotta - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Terra cotta has been used throughout history for sculpture and pottery, as well as bricks and roof shingles.
Significant uses of terra cotta have included Emperor Qin Shi Huang's Terracotta Army of China, built in 210–209 BC.
American architect Louis Sullivan is well-known for his elaborate glazed terra cotta ornamentation, designs that would have been impossible to execute in any other medium.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Terra_cotta   (298 words)

  
 ArtLex on Terracotta
In contrast, unbaked clay is called terra cruda.
Peasant Woman with her Child, 1873, terra cotta, height 125 cm, Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia.
Terra cotta literally means "baked clay." It may also refer to brownish-orange colors.
www.artlex.com /ArtLex/t/terracotta.html   (431 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Water dispensers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
From the Latin root "terra cotta" meaning baked earth, terra cotta has been used for thousands of years to create vessels for food and water as well as for artistic purposes.
All our terra cotta products are hand made and through terra cotta's natural evaporative process, cool the water 12 to 15 degrees below ambient temperatures.
This terra cotta dispenser holds 2.5 gallons and accommodates 3 and 5 gallon bottles.
www.promolife.com /products/terracot.htm   (407 words)

  
 Terra cotta pottery, terra cotta vase, terra cotta flower pot by POTTERY-bali Indonesia
Pottery-bali Indonesia is specializing in offering asian pottery products such as decorative terra cotta pottery, terra cotta vase, and terra cotta flower pot.
Ornament in Millenia terra cotta pottery series is developed from Indonesian traditional ornaments with modern touch.
High craftmanship in pottery making works result in beautiful decorative terra cotta items that fit into any interior decoration needs.
pottery-bali.dodocraft.com /pottery-gallery-2.html   (218 words)

  
 Boston Valley Terra Cotta - Specifications for Architectural Terra Cotta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Terra cotta panels used for exterior facing of buildings are referred to as ceramic veneer.
Terra cotta to consist of modular, manufactured, fired clay pieces attached to structural substrate to form a weathertight veneer and ornamentation.
Terra cotta veneer shall be continuously supported at each floor level on shelf supports rigidly connected to structural building frame.
www.bostonvalley.com /newbuildingspec.html   (3492 words)

  
 Global Nation | INQ7.net
The First Dumaguete Open Biennial Terra Cotta Art Festival envisions an event that will contribute to a renewed appreciation of terra cotta through the uplifting of awareness among people in the local community about the potential and rich value of terra cotta, an indigenous resource found in abundance in various parts of the Negros island.
The festival seeks to push the boundaries of work with terra cotta beyond the limits of traditional interpretations of craft and art by creating an evocative venue for experimentation with ideas, materials and processes, consequently infusing new creative energy into the local terra cotta industry.
Tagbilaran-based artist Nelia Lungay, whose knowledge about terra cotta came during her stint at the Design Center of the Philippines, explains that the attraction to terra cotta for her hinges on the repetitiveness of the process, especially the kneading.
www.inq7.net /globalnation/sec_phe/2005/may/11-01.htm   (986 words)

  
 The Celadon Terra Cotta Co   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
In 1889 the Celadon Terra Cotta Company was organized by a small group of Alfred entrepreneurs to manufacture bricks and roofing tile.
The Terra Cotta was such an unusual building that a replica was produces and exhibited at the 1892 World's Fair in Chicago.
The Celadon Terra Cotta Company prospered and was partially responsible for locating the New York School of Clayworking (now the New York State College of Ceramics and Material Science) in Alfred.
www.herr.alfred.edu /special/archives/histories/terra_cotta.shtml   (496 words)

  
 | EaCo Chem Inc. | Terra Cotta Learning Center |
GS Restoration is appropriate for both glazed and unglazed terra cotta and would be the better choice if cleaning very porous terra cotta tiles or if as in the Fairmont Hotel restoration cleaning was going to be done on various surfaces including porous or glazed brick.
The glaze on terra cotta is very soft but dense and resists weathering and pollution well until it is damaged by corrosive activity.
Hydroflouric acid which etchs silica compounds such as the glazes employed on terra cotta mimics abrasive blasting in that it also roughens the surface and begins the degradation process.
www.eacochem.com /lc_terracotta.shtml   (1023 words)

  
 Friends of Terra Cotta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Friends of Terra Cotta, Inc., a national, non-profit organization, was founded to promote education and research in the preservation of architectural terra cotta and related ceramic materials.
The organization seeks to educate the general public and construction industry professionals about architectural terra cotta's value and history as a building material.
Recognizing the complexities of preserving architectural terra cotta, The Friends of Terra Cotta, Inc. provides information and expert resources to assist the process.
www.preserve.org /fotc/fotc.htm   (200 words)

  
 Terra Cotta
Terra cotta is a glazed or unglazed fired clay used for statuettes.
In a natural state, terra cotta is usually a brownish-orange in color.
Today terra cotta bakeware is still considered one of the best ways to prepare nutritious meals because little or no additional liquid is necessary.
www.kitchenemporium.com /info/terracotta.html   (162 words)

  
 Sandhill Trek: terra cotta? notta chance...
"If it was terra cotta it would weigh a ton, I couldn't have left it outdoors all winter, it would be liable to crack, I couldn't move it around.
After all I had just asked her if it was terra cotta.
Just in from the garden cleaning up all the broken terra cotta planters I forgot to bring in from the cold last fall - I was busy, blogging probably.
sandhill.typepad.com /sandhill_trek/2005/05/terra_cotta_not.html   (221 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Pots - Sculpey Clay Projects
Terra Cotta garden pots in 8", 4" sizes
Terra Cotta pot using the Leaf Motif mold and the Sconce mold - 8" pot:
Roll out a tube of terra cotta Sculpey about 3/4" in diameter and slightly smaller than the border you are going to use.
www.sculpey.com /Projects/projects_terra_cotta_pots.htm   (322 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Wall Panels and Statues
These terra cotta arts are perfect for indoor and outdoor space.
Below are pictures of part of the process on how the terra cotta arts are done.
If you have pictures of what you would like done in Terra Cotta, we can do that as well.
www.nongnit.com /terra_cotta.html   (236 words)

  
 Patricia's Pots - Plain Terra Cotta and Other Paintable Goodies for Sale
If you've decided to try your hand at painting your own terra cotta or a flower pot craft, here are a few ordinary pieces, as well as a few unique pieces to get you started.
Terra cotta short pot has 5" outside diameter and is 2" tall.
Use these terra cotta spheres as is for a structural accent piece in the garden, or paint them to add color.
www.patriciaspots.com /plaintcforsale.htm   (941 words)

  
 Museum of Qin Terra-cotta Warriors and Horses: Xian Travel, Xian Tours
Last Update : 12/13/2006 6:30:59 PM In 1974 a group of peasants digging a well, made what was to become the greatest archaeological find of the 20th century when they unearthed fragments of a life sized Terra Cotta Warrior made in Qin Dynasty (221 BC-206 BC).
The emperor's terra cotta army was found in three underground timber lined vaults.
The Qin Terra Cotta Army Museum, a hangar-like building constructed over Pit 1, place of the original discovery in 1974 opened in 1979.
www.warriortours.com /cityguides/xian/terra_cotta_army   (251 words)

  
 Amaco No. 77 Terra Cotta Earthenware Clay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Terra Cotta is a mixture of finely ground red and buff clays, plus a medium mesh grog.
Amaco No. 77 Terra Cotta Earthenware Clay fires from cone 06 to 5 (1915° - 2185°F.) At cone 04 the clay is terra cotta in color with a shrinkage of 6.75% and an absorption of 9%.
At cone 05 the color is a rich brown-red with a shrinkage of 10.5% and an absorption of 9%.
www.dickblick.com /zz305/07   (190 words)

  
 Terra-Cotta Skyline   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Terra cotta brought a new expressiveness to the architecture and skylines of cities across the United States.
Since the 19TH century, building facades and rooflines have been highlighted by decorative terra cotta in natural clay colors as well as by brightly glazed terra cotta.
Terra-Cotta Skyline presents the history, manufacture, and art of architectural terra cotta through documents, drawings, archival photographs, and brilliant new color images commissioned for this book.
www.preserve.org /fotc/skyline.htm   (235 words)

  
 Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Terra cotta
Significant uses of terra cotta have included the Terracotta Army of China, built in 210–209 BC.
American architect Louis Sullivan is well-known for his elaborate terra cotta ornament, designs that would have been impossible to execute in any other medium.
The term terra cotta also denotes a brownish orange color.
www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Terra_cotta   (172 words)

  
 Terracotta Warriors, Terra Cotta Army, Soldiers, Horses Museum, Xian, China
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses are the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century.
Xian and the Museum of Qin Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses have become landmarks on all travelers' itinerary.
The Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses is a sensational archeological find of all times.
www.travelchinaguide.com /attraction/shaanxi/xian/terra_cotta_army   (590 words)

  
 Terra Cotta - Burnt Earth Ensemble - Music performed on clay instruments - Ninestones.com
The CD "Terra Cotta" includes 19 tracks with over 70 minutes of music.
She has played string instruments for 37 years and also writes original songs and music, including many of the pieces on "Terra Cotta".
Beth is a licensed psychologist with two doctorates in clinical and counseling psychology.
www.ninestones.com /burntearth/terracotta   (1038 words)

  
 Indonesian pottery by Pottery-bali Indonesia: flower pots wholesale, large terra cotta pottery, garden planter, and ...
Indonesian pottery by Pottery-bali Indonesia: flower pots wholesale, large terra cotta pottery, garden planter, and outdoor water features.
:: terra cotta :: pottery wholesale :: plant pots :: garden crafts :: flower pot :: water features :: home decor and accents ::
Pottery-bali Indonesia exports decorative terra cotta pottery, handmade clay flower pots, hand painted plant pots, large decorative vases, terra cotta clay plant pottery; all asian crafts for decorating your homes, gardens, and lawn.
pottery-bali.dodocraft.com   (272 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Witch and Cat
Flesh mix is 1:3 mix of Terra Cotta and Daisy Dream.
Paint smile and heart shaped lips with Red Pepper, eyes and two dots of Wrought Iron Black and Daisy Cream highlight, eyebrows and freckles with Terra Cotta.
Patio Paint may be used on all porous surfaces such as concrete, terra cotta, wood, plaster, etc. Because of the self-sealing agents, the paint does not require a varnish upon completion.
www.michaels.com /art/online/projectsheet?pid=e00227&categoryid=83   (554 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Bird Feeder
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Terra cotta pots strung together with jute are the foundation for this artistic birdfeeder.
The mosaic effect created from broken terra cotta adhered with Aleene's Patio & Garden adhesive gives it added dimension and appeal.
www.michaels.com /art/online/projectsheet?pid=e01009&categoryid=21   (408 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Terra-Cotta Skyline : New York's Architectural Ornament: Books: Susan Tunick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Many of the ornaments gracing historic New York buildings are made of glazed terra cotta, which has been an integral (though largely overlooked) part of America's architectural legacy for more than a century, particularly in the art deco period.
TERRA COTTA IS A CLAY PRODUCT FREQUENTLY USED TO FACE or ornament building surfaces.
Terra-Cotta Skyline provides the reader with a very competent overview of the history of architectural terra cotta, the base material and techniques, the companies involved, and the buildings themselves.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1568981058?v=glance   (1043 words)

  
 Wine Storage
Our wine rack consists of 6 terra cotta clay Wine Tile contained by wrought iron.
Sandkuhl Clay Works, Inc. supplies a terra cotta tile in a unique hexagon shape that stacks quickly and easily into a wall without structural containment.
Our tiles are very different for the Mexican terra cotta and old field tile that quickly host large quantities of mold and other biological forms when placed in a wine cellar.
www.sandkuhl.com /html/wine_storage.html   (182 words)

  
 News Break
The third and most recently discovered pit contains 86 soldiers and chariots with 44 terra cotta horses.
They were to fire arrows at any intruders who dared to enter.
The warriors' bodies were made of coils of coarse gray terra cotta, a kind of clay.
www.harcourtschool.com /newsbreak/terra.html   (502 words)

  
 Terra Cotta Inn - Dallas - Terra Cotta Inn Reviews - TripAdvisor
Terra Cotta Inn - Dallas - Terra Cotta Inn Reviews - TripAdvisor
I stayed at the Terra Cotta Inn for six weeks while working in Dallas.
Explore our site to find travel information and unbiased reviews on Dallas tourism, restaurants, attractions, maps and much more.
tripadvisor.com /Hotel_Review-g55711-d109075-Reviews-Terra_Cotta_Inn...   (323 words)

  
 TERRA COTTA WARRIORS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The Chinese Terra Cotta Warrior Figures are copies of the historical figures found in a Chinese Emperor's Tomb.
Chinese Terra Cotta Figure, The General, 40"H, Chinese Terra Cotta Figure, Kneeling Warrior, 40"H, Chinese Terra Cotta Standing Warrior, 40"H, Chinese Terra Cotta Warrior, The General, 59"H, Ships via truck.
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