was the material used only a few time on Hummel figures. Terra Cotta is a reddish clay and the figures were released unpainted.
A fine clay baked or burnt and formed into molds, used for ornamental elements.
a term used to describe ceramic wares made from a hard, waterproof, ceramic clay fired at low temperatures. terra cotta pieces are usually a brownish-orange color, and unglazed.
A ceramic material molded into masonry units.
A semifired ceramic clay used in building construction.
Molded, fired and glazed clay units used as an exterior finish material
A type of pottery with a color that ranges from pale orange to a darker reddish-brown. The color comes from the clay, which has been fired but is not always glazed.
Fired but unglazed clay, used mainly for floor and roof tiles. Can be fired in molds to produce a wide range of shapes. Usually red.
literally "baked earth" in Italian: unglazed clay dried in the air and baked or fired: usually red to black, most often reddish-brown. Terra cotta has been used since neolithic times
From the Italian, meaning "baked earth." Terra cotta refers to a type of baked clay, usually reddish-brown in color. Many sculptors and potters use this type of clay, and it is also used in the manufacturing of some roof tiles. This clay is known for its excellent shaping and molding abilities.
Hard-baked pottery used in decorative arts and as a building material, usually of a red-brown clay, but may be colored with paint or baked glaze.
Earthenware or clay based material used in roof tiles, pavers and external floor tiles. A desirable finish and a natural product has been the main reason why terra cotta products have remained popular throughout every building phase. Tie Down: The term given to members used to hold the building down in high wind situations. Various metal fitting are used, the most common being threaded rod, framing anchors, bolts and batten screws. Uplift resistance is an important design criterion in modern housing.
Fired clay used for decorative ornamental details
Commonly used for ceramic sculpture, it is a brownish-orange earthenware clay.
A red, low-fired tile that is a popular roofing material.
Usually red in color, this earthenware material is an excellent insulator.
An earthenware body, generally red in color and containing grog. Often used n large sculpture and architectural forms.
(Italian) Baked clay; fired but unglazed clay, used mainly for wall covering and ornamentation as it can be fired in molds.
Hard baked clayware, including tile, of variable color, averaging reddish red-yellow in hue and of high saturation.
A fired clay product used for ornamental work on the exterior of buildings.
Cast and fired clay units, used as ornamentation.
material of "baked earth"; a hard baked, glazed or unglazed ceramic material used architecturally as a decorative surface for facings and tiles and may be used as foundation materials in older buildings
Low-fired clay, either glazed or unglazed.
an exterior building material made of clay that has been fired for durability, and is usually glazed. The glazing applies a shine to the surface. Terra cotta is commonly found in white or reddish-brown, but can be found in many colors. It was popular in the construction of steel-framed office buildings, department stores, theaters, churches, and schools from about 1905 until 1940.
A hard unglazed earthenware.
Fired clay commonly shaped in a mould and frequently glazed after firing.
a hard brown-red earthenware, usually unglazed, used for ornamental facing
The foremost common clay body on earth. Earthenware is typically red in color. Throughout history it has been the mainstay of the potters art. It is often used directly from the the ground. The terra cotta flower pot has supported potters for thousands of years.
A term used to describe iron or rust-red colors. (ceramics) Low-fired ceramic ware that is often reddish and unglazed.
Hard, brownish red earthenware tile, which can be used for roofing or floors.
Terra cotta (Italian: "baked earth") is a waterproof ceramic. Its uses include vessels, water & waste water pipes and surface embellishment in building construction. The term is also used to refer to items made out of this material and to its natural, brownish orange color.