Make A Self Portrait Tile With Clay || @msmural

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Get App Roll out a slab for the base of the portrait. It should measure about: 5”x 7” 1 @msmural on

Get App Place the sketch on top of the slab. Use a pencil to transfer the outline & details onto the clay. 2 @msmural on

Get App Remove the sketch, the design is softly on the tile. Use a pencil to lightly carve over the lines. @msmural on

Get App Roll coils and create shapes and forms to make the portrait. 3 @msmural on

Get App Try it on! If it looks good, scratch to attach with water. If it’s not looking good, try again! @msmural on

Get App Try adding details above the face. Maybe a bit behind the hair. Try it on first! Scratch to attach! 4 @msmural on

Get App Use your fingers to smooth. Use a tool to create details. 5 @msmural on

Get App Clean up any crumbs or snaggy bits before you paint. 6 @msmural on

Get App Ceramic underglaze is a good way to add color to the clay portrait. @msmural on

Get App Carve through the underglaze to add more details and sign your name! 7 @msmural on

Get App Have fun! Real Artists make mistakes. The more you practice the better you get. @msmural on

Get App Still painting! @msmural on

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