What is Tadelakt?
Tadelakt is a nearly waterproof lime plaster which can be used on the interior and exteriors of buildings. It is the traditional coating of the palaces, hammams and bathrooms of the riads in Morocco. Its traditional application includes being polished with a river stone and treated with a soft soap to acquire its final appearance and water resistance. Tadelakt has a luxurious, soft aspect with undulations due to the work of the artisans who finish it; in certain installations, it is suitable for making bathtubs, showers, and washbasins and confers great decorative capacities. Traditionally, tadelakt is produced with the lime of the area of Marrakech. Tadelakt is a Berber word meaning to rub.
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Featuring two colors of tadelakt, colored stone granule inlay, and gold-wax detail.
Above picture is taken during the Kunstmeile 2013, at the Cafe im Garten, Stahnsdorf
Bathroom Design...Mosaic and Tadelakt
Vase & sphere fountain
This fountain is designed to give the illusion of a floating sphere. It is secured into the beam (or wall) behind it with a hidden bolt.
The vase and sphere are made of clay and covered in two layers of Tadelakt.
This model includes internal lighting which can be turned on when desired. The illumination comes from underneath the sphere.
Additionally, the heat of the lighting allows the user to add fragrance oils to the water for evaporation.
This fountain can be displayed on a horizontal surface, as pictured here. It can also be attached to a vertical surface such as a wall. (indoor or outdoor)
The vase and sphere are made of clay and covered in two layers of Tadelakt.
This model includes internal lighting which can be turned on when desired. The illumination comes from underneath the sphere.
Additionally, the heat of the lighting allows the user to add fragrance oils to the water for evaporation.
This fountain can be displayed on a horizontal surface, as pictured here. It can also be attached to a vertical surface such as a wall. (indoor or outdoor)
Tabletop Fountain
The sphere is made of clay, and covered with Tadelakt, pigmented with iron-oxide and marine-blue.
Final polishing with Carnuba wax.
The terra-cotta pot is sealed and colored with linseed oil and iron-oxide pigment.
Final polishing with Carnuba wax.
The terra-cotta pot is sealed and colored with linseed oil and iron-oxide pigment.
Mosaik and Tadelakt Sink/Bowl
Tadelakt is pigmented with ochre brown pigment.
Mosaic pattern intentionally symbolizes waves/water, and wings/flight.
Includes a single shard of clear glass found on our Sputendorf garden.
A gift for Lena - because she is great.
Mosaic pattern intentionally symbolizes waves/water, and wings/flight.
Includes a single shard of clear glass found on our Sputendorf garden.
A gift for Lena - because she is great.
This table was made with two palettes stained with natural walnut oil, covered with fiberboard, a layer of Kreidezeit Haftputz, and finally two coats of Kreidezeit Tadelakt plaster with pigment. The second layer of Tadelakt is then impregnated with liquified olive soap to make it waterproof. The legs are made from wooden beams which were rescued from a dumpster in Berlin.
