Encaustic Tiles by Craig Peebles

Craig Peebles stands at the forefront of a vibrant renaissance in Encaustic Tile making, leading Welby & Wright, his contemporary tileworks in Edinburgh; reinventing this historic medium for contemporary audiences.

What Are Encaustic Tiles?

Encaustic tiles are decorative floor or wall tiles where the pattern is created by different colours of clay, rather than just a surface glaze. The coloured clays are inlaid to form the design, which means the pattern lasts even as the tile wears down. Traditionally handmade, encaustic tiles have a rich history and are known for their durability and striking, colourful designs. They’re perfect for adding a splash of heritage charm and character to any space.

Heritage Crafts Commemorative Encaustic Art Tile Heritage Crafts Commemorative Encaustic Art Tile Heritage Crafts Commemorative Encaustic Art Tile
Heritage Crafts Commemorative Encaustic Art Tile
£200.00

Heritage Crafts Association Commemorative Encaustic Tile - Handmade in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Celebrate the heart of UK traditional craft heritage with this exclusive, limited-edition encaustic tile—an homage to the Heritage Crafts Association and their vital work preserving endangered skills. Painstakingly crafted by Encaustic tile maker Craig Peebles in Edinburgh, this tile reproduces the Heritage Crafts logo using age-old encaustic techniques, spotlighting one of the rarest crafts on their Red List of Endangered Crafts.

  • Handmade in Edinburgh using traditional encaustic tile-making methods

  • Exclusive limited edition piece celebrating heritage craft preservation

  • Vibrant, elegant design that captures the spirit of endangered skills

  • Perfect for collectors or bespoke installations seeking authentic, historic charm

  • Supports the Heritage Crafts Association's mission to safeguard and pass on these invaluable crafts

Own a unique slice of heritage and preserve tradition with a tile that speaks volumes. Profits from the sale of this piece will be shared with Heritage Crafts to support their mission.

Commission your bespoke piece today and champion a craft that deserves a vibrant future!

The Heritage Crafts Association is the UK's national charity dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional craft skills. It researches and ranks the viability of crafts through its "Red List of Endangered Crafts," highlighting those at risk of being lost forever. The organisation works to ensure that these invaluable skills are passed on to the next generation, helping to safeguard a vital part of the nation's heritage.

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Edinburgh Castle fireworks - Limited Edition encaustic art tile
£200.00

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Limited Edition Commemorative Encaustic Tiles

Edition of 5

Did you know it’s common to give the gift of porcelain on your 20th anniversary? We were honoured to be commissioned to mark this very special milestone; commemorating a couple who first said “I do” against the majestic backdrop of Edinburgh Castle as fireworks lit the sky two decades ago. This bespoke encaustic tile captures not only their enduring love but also the spirit of Edinburgh and Scottish heritage.

Inspired by the Traditional Scottish Blessing : "Lang may yer lum reek!" — "Long may your chimney smoke!"

A heartfelt phrase passed down through generations. In days gone by, a chimney sending smoke skyward was a sign of warmth, health, prosperity and happiness. This blessing has endured as a toast during Hogmanay as fireworks explode over Auld Reekie.

Tile Features:

  • Handcrafted by traditional maker and artist Craig Peebles in Edinburgh, Scotland

  • Made using traditional encaustic techniques and inlaid ceramics, ensuring each tile is a unique work of art

  • Limited edition design, celebrating Edinburgh and Scottish heritage

  • Vibrant colours and playful patterns bring life and warmth to your home

  • Highly sustainable materials and traditional craftsmanship for a tile as kind to the planet as it is to your eyes

  • Size and shape perfectly suited for display or architectural installation – from fireplace surrounds to accent walls

Own a Piece of Heritage and Love

Whether giving the gift of porcelain for your own 20th anniversary or searching for an extraordinary gift that will be cherished forever, this tile is a perfect tribute to lasting love and tradition.

Commission your own bespoke piece today – because some love stories deserve to be captured in ceramics.

Lang may yer lum reek indeed!

Sorrento Lemon - Handcrafted Encaustic Art Tile
Sorrento Lemon - Handcrafted Encaustic Art Tile
£125.00

Sorrento — Handcrafted Encaustic Tile

A tile born from sun-washed memories, slow holidays, and the simple pleasure of good food shared outdoors.

Sorrento is a circular encaustic tile inspired by summers on the Amalfi Coast — lemons hanging heavy on the trees, slices cut and shared and the ritual of making food together. Designed as both artwork and architectural detail, this piece was originally commissioned to sit proudly on a hand-built garden pizza oven, where craft, memory and heat come together

At its centre is a bright yellow lemon with green leaves and sky blue inlay, all set against a clean white body. Alongside it, a lemon slice is cleverly divided into eight segments — a subtle nod to a sliced pizza — blending humour, storytelling, and design into a single enduring tile.

Why You’ll Love It

Handmade heritage
Each tile is individually crafted using traditional encaustic techniques, with coloured clays inlaid by hand rather than printed or painted.

A tile with a story
Inspired by holidays to Sorrento, this piece celebrates travel, ritual, and the joy of making.

Built for life
Fired for durability and made from natural, sustainable materials — suitable for interiors, feature walls, hearths, and outdoor culinary spaces.

Small-batch craftsmanship
Made in limited numbers in Edinburgh. Each tile carries subtle variations that mark it as genuinely handmade.

Perfect For

  • Pizza ovens and outdoor kitchens

  • Feature tiles in kitchens or dining spaces

  • Garden studios and summer houses

  • Gifts for food lovers, travellers, and makers

  • Anyone who believes memories deserve permanence

A small tile with Mediterranean warmth, humour, and heart; made to last far longer than the holiday that inspired it.

Purchase now while this small batch is available.

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I’ve got a missing tile…Can you make a replacement?

An unfired blue clay tile with an impressed design featuring geometric shapes, placed on a grey cement board surface.
A person holding a blue and white patterned tile with a snowflake-like geometric design, with similar tiles on a white kiln shelf in the background.
A hexagonal white kiln shelf with a 3x6 grid of blue tiles featuring white snowflake patterns. The person's shoes are visible at the bottom of the image.
Colourful patterned Victorian geometric tile floor in front of a white door with decorative mouldings. Examples of the blue and white tiles are shown incorporated into the floor.
Decorative patterned tile hallway floor with geometric design and blue accents, white paneled walls, and a closed white door with frosted glass window. Examples of the blue and white tiles are shown incorporated into the floor.

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Reproduction Encaustic Tiles

Looking to replace a missing or damaged encaustic floor tile? Has your Minton floor seen better days? Is your Maw & Co masterpiece needing attention? Is your Godwin floor Fu… Well, commission Craig to craft your reproduction, bringing your floor’s historic charm back to life with authentic, hand-made encaustic tiles. Using traditional methods and innovative techniques honed over years of research and experimentation, Craig will match colour, pattern, and design to blend with your existing tiles. Each tile is a one-off, imbued with heritage craftsmanship — no mass-produced drabness here. Let’s revive your treasured floors with a touch of colour and character that only a true artisan can deliver. Get in touch to start your bespoke tile commission today.

Can I commission tiles unique to me?

An encaustic tile with a Bon Accord bottle design, decorated with colourful bubbles, on a small wooden easel against a stone wall.
A circular tile with a red strawberry and green leaves in the center, on a small wooden easel, with a blue background and white border.
A hand holding a small rectangular decorative tile with a germ pattern in the centre. Red, green, yellow, and black colors.
Colourful tile of a person with blonde curly hair and a white shirt, holding a green tile, standing in front of a tiled wall, with a red background at the top.
A hand holding a small square tile with a pink heart outlined in blue on a white background.
A Tic Tac Toe game with encaustic tiles showing X's (kisses) and heart symbols on a wooden board.
A red kilt encaustic fridge magnet with a grey sporran on a black granite background.
A hand holding a round, yellow smiley face encaustic tile with two dots for eyes and a curved line for a smile.

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Bespoke Tile Making

Fancy a bespoke encaustic tile that tells YOUR story? Fancy a personalised plaque, a posh nameplate or a one-of-a-kind memorial to celebrate a life or a love? What about celebrating one of your passions by commissioning a fabulous fridge magnet or bespoke drawer pulls for your dream kitchen? Craig also welcomes invitations to collaborate with other artists on projects that blend traditional tile making with contemporary design, bringing together heritage craft and modern artistry to create truly unique and playful architectural ceramics.

“Let’s make something colourful, exclusive, and downright brilliant together.”

Craig combines decades of craft with a flair for design, colour, pattern, and heritage. Arrange a personalised consultation with Craig to discuss and explore your ideas in detail, ensuring every aspect of your vision is brought to life with expert care and craftsmanship.

Handmade in Edinburgh, each tile is a unique masterpiece that’ll elevate your space and spark conversation.

Ready to start? Commissions are open now.

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A man in a black sweater and yellow apron demonstrates encaustic tiles to two women in a shop setting. The women are smiling and observing the tiles on the table.
View of a decorative tiled floor at the entrance of a house with a brown doormat that says 'HELLO YOU LOVELY PEOPLE!' in front of a red door. The floor has intricate geometric and floral tiles in shades of red, cream, blue, and black.
Black front door with the number 95, flanked by potted plants, with a black and white geometric patterned walkway leading up to it. Surrounded by green bushes, with a small black chair on the right.
Two women attentively listening to a man in an art gallery or studio, with small tiles or art pieces displayed on the table in front of them.
Decorative tiled pathway leading to a white front door, flanked by potted plants and surrounded by gravel garden beds.
Two people are standing and talking in front of a white gallery wall with several colorful, patterned art pieces. A table in the foreground displays decorative tiles and artwork.
Outdoor patio area with ornate patterned tile floor, potted plants, a small round table with a cup of coffee, a red teapot, and an open book.
People gathered around a table displaying vintage tiles and a calendar in an art gallery or museum. Some are examining and cataloging the items while others are looking at displays on the wall or chatting. A large television screen on the right shows

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Consultation

Craig will guide you with expert theoretical and practical knowledge.

Craig offers expert consultation on both conservation and contemporary projects, combining a lifetime of hands-on expertise, a deep knowledge of materials, traditional tile making techniques and a flair for modern design. Whether you're restoring heritage floors or commissioning a bespoke installation, his advice ensures authenticity, balance, and a splash of that unmistakable Welby & Wright panache. From inlaid ceramics reminiscent of Minton’s finest to colourful, playful floor tiles crafted by hand in Edinburgh, Craig’s input guarantees a unique and timeless finish.

For clients aiming to recreate the authenticity of Victorian-era tiling, Craig offers his expertise. Contact him now.

Craig's consultancy services extend beyond traditional restoration projects. He is equally adept at assisting clients with contemporary tile installations, where his expertise in tessellated and encaustic floor tiles shines through.

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A black and white photo of Craig Peebles, a middle-aged man with a friendly smile, short hair, and a beard, wearing a plaid shirt, outdoors with trees in the background.

“In a world rushing headlong into the fast and forgettable, my work insists on slow conversation, on the joy of tactile. Enduring beauty beneath our feet and in our hands.”

Craig Peebles

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Why Choose Welby & Wright?

At Welby & Wright, we understand the importance of finding the perfect company to collaborate with. Our dedication to ensuring client satisfaction sets us apart and we take pride in going above and beyond to deliver exceptional services.

Contact us today and let's start crafting your masterpiece together!

Unfortunately, we aren’t always open for visitors but Craig welcomes enquiries for studio visits and in-person consultations.