Terra Cotta Society

 Architectural Terra Cotta Detailing There are many details that go into a building’s architecture that provide aesthetic beauty and set the structure apart from others.  These include everything from railings, grilles, and grates to cornices, gargoyles and bas relief. Older buildings often used terra cotta to create the architectural detailing. However, with time and exposure to […]

Replacing and Replicating Terra Cotta Cornices As a favorite architectural feature, the cornice has been used for centuries as a decorative finish to pillars of the Classical age. Even today, they are still utilized both indoors and outdoors to enhance the architectural design. Purpose of Cornices More than just adding beauty to a building’s structural elements, the […]

Church Bas Reliefs in TerraGlas An ancient sculpting technique, bas reliefs have been used for thousands of years. From coins to walls, examples of bas relief can be found dating all the way back to the Babylonians and Egyptians. During the Italian Renaissance, bas relief work became a staple of church architecture thanks to artists […]