Shelves are bare, purchase limits are a regular thing and gas prices are through the roof. We live in a crazy, upside down world and the hits just keep coming. Inflation and supply shortages affect everyone and the clay community is no exception. With the shortages of raw materials, and an uptick of people finding the joy of clay, many glaze suppliers and distributors have no other option than...
There comes a time in every kitchen, bath or fireplace remodel where you have to ask yourself, "Just how much tile do I need anyway?" Followed quickly with, "Ugh, math." Measuring your space may seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. I am happy to figure the square footage for your next Fire Creek order. However, it is always a good idea to determine the square footage for yourself. So I am...
Here at Fire Creek...I get wanting to live in a home that reflects your individual, unique personality. We all have things that we are drawn to, make us feel unique and special, comfortable and safe. We all want a home that reflects who we truly are. Did you know that most of the work that I do is custom work? Any of my designs can be glazed to compliment interior decor, but Fire Creek can do...
The inspiration behind the new rabbit tiles. As we all have lately, the arrival of that dreaded virus has resulted in giving us all a lot of spare time on our hands. There are many of us that are desperately searching for ways to creatively fill the long hours that fall between the cup of coffee and the evening cocktail. If you were to peruse the pages of my sketch pad, you would find about a...
March has finally arrived, the sun is shining a bit more and the studio is finally warming up some. The birds have returned to the yard. Spring flowers will soon begin to peek their heads up from their winter slumber. Well, spring flowers are already blooming here at the Fire Creek studio! Introducing... Magnolia Border Tile in Hand Painted Introducing the Magnolia Flower bouquet; a design sure...
It is here! That time of year has arrived once again...the holidays are over, the decorations have come down and now you are feeling the itch to spruce up that home of yours. It's remodeling season...the most wonderful time of the year! You know that you need a new backsplash, or maybe you want to up the tile game in the guest bathroom. You've been scouring the internet for ideas, suggestions;...
Using Wedi Systems 16 x 30 inch Cathedral Niche I get lucky every once in awhile and get the chance to collaborate with some pretty awesome people that I meet while working with Fire Creek. Collaborating and networking with those in my industry help me find the best new tips, tricks and products to share with you. It also gives me the chance to step out of my comfort zone a bit and try something...
"Now Voyager, sail thou forth to seek and find." Walt Whitman Shown in Grey Come on now...Compasses are cool. There is just something about them, something that draws you to them, sparks imagination and the adventurous spirit. The compass is important to so many; really who wouldn't want this gorgeous piece in a prominent spot in their home? The Wilderness Compass is a hand carved 8 Inch Ceramic...
Boy, 2020 was a doozy, wasn't it? I think that we are all ready for a new beginning and life returning to some sort of normalcy. 2020 wasn't all bad though. Like many of you, I found new activities to love, how important quality time with loved ones really is, and that a slower pace of life isn't so bad. With a little more free time on my hands, I had plenty of time to reflect Fire Creek had...
The Tooth of Time. "Into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul". ~John Muir Hey There! If you have been following me on any of the social media avenues, (and if you're not, you ought to get your fanny over there and follow for a behind the scenes look at Fire Creek Clay!), you would know that I am a backpacking wander woman. I am at my happiest when I am in the backcountry away...
