Tiled Horseshoe Crab Framed

Description

All time favorite piece. The horseshoe crab tile was created by me in which I used an actual horseshoe crab to create the impression in soft clay. Sand from the crab got all over the clay and pitted it but it worked out in the end. I then hand painted the impressions with a black glaze. I then incorporated various colored porcelain tiles to compliment the horseshoe crab.

Whenever possible, I try to recycle wood scraps to make the frames. This particular wood is Maple and it came from an old bed frame. I then sand and stain each frame. Because the frames are from scraps or upcycled, they have a slightly distressed look. The stain for this frame is Mahogany (i think) and the wood grain is absolutely beautiful.

I then grouted the tiles into the frame using a raven-colored grout. The grout has been sealed so it does not flake. Each frame is strung with heavy weight wire.

Measurements:
frame: 18"h x 14"w
center tile: 10"h X 6"w
weight: 8 lbs (roughly)

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Added on Sep 14, 2009