Square Test Tile Extruder Die

This die extrudes a shape to test glazes. The tile has several features that might be of interest during glaze testing. On one side, a section of ridges tests how a glaze breaks across surfaces. The opposite side is smooth to see how the glaze flows down a straight wall. There is room below the ridges for a small stamp. The base is stable to stand in a kiln, but narrow enough to hang the tile on a wall, if you poke a small hole at the top. The die fits in NorthStar and TA Metal Works 4" square clay extruders. Extrusion dimensions: The overall height of the tile extrusion is 2 1/2" tall and the base is 1 3/4" wide. The overall thickness of the tile is ~1/4". The goal was to be sturdy but minimize the clay used. Die Dimensions: The die is 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and 1/4" thick.