STUDIO My tools, supplies, and equipment used are very basic, and very earthy. Ceramic tile, clay is fired into square bisque pieces. The design is then applied with beeswax to protect what is needed to be retained white. The rest is then painted with glaze, silica powder with pigments and then fired in a kiln to 1300 degrees. The important thing always is the concept and the design, then usually the time with the media brings out the rest of the ideas. I do use new technologies in that I scan in my own designs, or finished tiles to work on large projects and do presentations. I also use a digital camera for reference when I can’t catch the action. I prefer a Canon over any other, and like most artists, I love my MAC!