Frank Lloyd Inspired Tile

Designer: Bailie Benson

Instructions

  1. Roll out the pound of clay into a slab with a rolling pin.
  2. Compress both sides of the slab with a plastic card.
  3. Roll out a few lengths of coil.
  4. Scratch and attach the coils in a design using circles and squares.
  5. Add a couple of clay dots for accents.
  6. Carve down small chunks in the base tile with the loop tool to add texture.
  7. Apply two coats of each color of Stroke & Coat (except for SC-15) to each individual section, trying not to have the same colors side by side. Mix SC-16 and SC-15 to create the gray color.
  8. Apply two coats of SC-15 to the raised coils separating the sections.
  9. Allow glaze and tile to completely dry.
  10. DO NOT stilt. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • 1lb low fire clay

Colors

  • SC-30 Blue Dawn
  • SC-75 Orange-A-Peel
  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-16 Cotton Tail

Decorating Accessories

  • RB-106 Script liner brush

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Rolling pin
  • Plastic card
  • Toothpick
  • Loop tool
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