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Architecturally Inspired Tiles |
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Contributed by AECadmin
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A lesson geared towards middle school and high school aged students that combines architectural influences and the ceramic technique of sgraffito.
Architecturally inspired Tiles
Goals/Objectives: Students will create a ceramic tile with an architectural design that utilizes the technique of sgraffito.
Inspiration: handouts, visuals, examples, books, and magazines.
Materials: Paper, rulers, compasses, clay, slip, clear glaze, ceramic tools.
Procedure:
1 Examine different styles of buildings in the neighborhood by viewing photographs, or take a walk.
2. Review as a group, broad architectural terms/vocabulary and distinguishing features of buildings that determine their particular styles and historic dates.
3. Identify the major styles and general features of buildings in the vicinity as a group. Determine the time period and approximate dates of construction.
4. Sketch your home or another building of interest to you. Then create a final drawing of high quality (using rulers and compasses as needed).
5. Identify the style and features of your home (or other chosen structure).
Determine the date of construction (or approximate it if records are unavailable).
6. Roll out a slab of clay. Apply the final drawing to the top of the slab.
7. Transfer designs to the slab by lightly pressing down on the drawn image.
8. Peel off the drawing and check the incised image (adjusting as needed).
9. Cover tile surface with an even coat of slip.
10. Let dry to a leather-hard consistency.
11. Remove the top layer of slip to reveal the clay below by carving gently.
Follow the lines and shapes of your design.
12. Smooth any rough edges, dry completely and bisque fire.
13. Coat tile with clear glaze and re-fire.
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