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Volcanic-Ash-Glazed Tiles

Amsterdam-based duo Formafantasma and architectural materials brand Dzek collected volcanic ashes from Mount Etna in Italy to glaze this "totally 1970s" collection of surface tiles.

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"Generally we are never retro in our work, but this just came out and it's totally 1970s, it definitely speaks of the decade," said the designers.
Suitable for both indoor and outdoor surfaces, the tiles are available in two sizes and five volcanic glazes.

The designers spent nearly  two years examining the exact balance of porcelain tile, ash glaze, firing temperature and method to prevent the pieces from cracking or exploding during the firing process.

The full range of colours of the collection were displayed in Milano. The two brands showed the products as tiled wall panels, steps, shelves, columns and low benches, as well as a wall-mounted block with an indented tiled nook.

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