Symmetrical Art Deco Tiles

Preparing the Tracing Paper

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

Drawing Half of the Design

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

Creating the Symmetrical Reflection

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

Preparing the Transfer Surface

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.

Checking & Refining the Design

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

Transferring the Design to the Tile

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

Cleaning Up the Transferred Drawing

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

Outlining with Teacher’s Palette Coal Black

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.

Adding Color with Teacher’s Palette Light Glazes

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

Glaze Firing the Finished Tile

Glaze fire the tile to Cone 05.

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