Symmetrical Art Deco Tiles

Goals & Objectives

Step 1

Cut the tracing paper to match the dimensions of the bisque tile. Fold the cut tracing paper in half.

Step 2

Draw half of the design on the folded tracing paper using a felt tip or ballpoint pen.

Step 3

Flip the folded tracing paper over and trace the design onto the other side.

Step 4

Turn the tracing paper over so the drawing is facing down. Using a soft lead pencil, scribble over the lines of the design. Be sure that the scribbles are on the opposite side of the tracing paper than the pen drawing.

Step 5

Open the tracing paper to view your symmetrical design. Make any changes or modifications before transferring it to the tile.

Step 6

Tape the drawing to the bisque tile with the scribble side down. Trace over the lines to transfer your design. HINT: use a different color ink to trace. This will help show which lines have been traced.

Step 7

Remove the tracing paper to view the transferred drawing. Redraw any lines if necessary.

Step 8

Fill the Underglaze Applicator with Teacher's Palette Coal Black (TP-1). Using the Applicator apply TP-1 over the lines of the design. Let the lines dry completely.

Step 9

Once the TP-1 dries, paint over the lines using Teacher's Palette Light Glazes.

Step 10

Glaze fire the tile to Cone 05.