
horizon series
Drawing inspiration from Claire Zinnecker's appreciation for nature and vast open spaces. She is enchanted by the earthy tones of clay and aims to celebrate the architectural beauty of Mexico. Her vision is shaped by the aesthetics of both the American Southwest and Mexico.
Each Horizon tile begins with natural terracotta clay that is formed to create its distinctive dimensional surface. After the clay is kiln-fired, glaze is applied and the tile is fired again, permanently bonding the finish to the clay body.
The combination of dimensional texture, glaze, and kiln firing creates subtle shifts in color and sheen that change as light moves across the installation.
Each tile is individually made, resulting in noticeable variation in color, tone, texture, size, flatness, and glaze coverage. These differences can be significant even within the same batch and are part of the authentic handmade appearance.
Natural surface marks, scuffs, minor chips, irregular edges, pinholes, and variations in the glaze may also be present. These characteristics are expected in handcrafted terracotta and are not considered defects.
For the most balanced installation, we recommend blending tiles from multiple boxes and dry-laying the material before installation.
Horizon combines the character of handmade terracotta with the durability and easy maintenance of a kiln-fired glazed surface. The glaze provides a protective finish that does not require routine sealing on the glazed face.
Its dimensional surface is an important consideration when selecting an application, particularly for floors or areas requiring a consistently flat surface. Refer to the Tile Use Chart for recommended residential and commercial uses.








