Adding Low Relief To A Clay Tile Design
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Small Bowl Of Water
Pencil
Bamboo Skewer or Toothpick Or Fork
Wet Towel For Clean Up
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Think about what part of the picture might be closest to you if it has depth.
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Choose two or three details to add low relief.
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Use a bit of practice clay and try making a little shape like a circle or a nose.
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Try it on! If it’s too big or too small. Take away or add a bit of clay to get a better fit. Try it on again.
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Keep trying on the little detail! When it fits & you like the look of it, it’s time to attach.
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Use a bit of water and a tool to scratch and attach the low relief clay detail.
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Scratch both the tile area and the add on detail.
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Sandwich the two parts together, and press to join the pieces.
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There may be slurry that squished out! Just clean it off gently with your pencil ;)
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Continue to add low relief to the tile in the same way. Scratch to attach each piece with water.
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Check your craftsmanship!
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When done, store the finished tile in the plastic zipper bag. We want to keep it a bit wet for travel back to school.
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Have fun! The more you practice the better you get!
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