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Create a low relief ceramic tile: trace and transfer a design
I can prepare both my design and clay tile.
Lesson 4 of 6
New
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- Year 4
Create a low relief ceramic tile: trace and transfer a design
I can prepare both my design and clay tile.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Artists can prepare a drawing to be traced by making the outlines darker.
- Artists might use tracing to make a copy of a full scale design.
- Guide sticks can be used to ensure clay is a consistent depth.
Keywords
Trace - drawing over the outline of an image or shape to copy it
Design - the process of planning and creating something
Guide sticks - a tool used to ensure a consistent depth of clay
Common misconception
The rolling pin does not have to rest on the guide sticks to ensure an even consistency of clay.
Remind children that the rolling pin should rest on both of the guide sticks.
After this lesson, the clay needs to reach a leather hard consistency. Please see additional materials for extra guidence and managing drying times.
Teacher tip
Equipment
tracing paper, sharp pencils, masking tape, air dry clay, clay boards, rolling pins, guide sticks
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A low relief tile has sections that are slightly above the surface.
A low relief tile has sections that are slightly above the surface.
Q2.Features of a landscape are ...
Features of a landscape are ...
the parts of something that make it unrecognisable.
the parts of something that have texture and surface qualities.
the textured parts of something that make it unrecognisable.
Q3.What type of research are "facts" about a landscape?
What type of research are "facts" about a landscape?
material exploration
opinion
Q4.When creating a model in full scale, the size of your drawing will match the size of the final tile.
When creating a model in full scale, the size of your drawing will match the size of the final tile.
False
Q5.Which description best matches the term "tracing"?
Which description best matches the term "tracing"?
drawing in the centre of an outline to add detail
drawing on top of an image to alter the shape
Q6.When tracing over something, the image underneath should be very faded.
When tracing over something, the image underneath should be very faded.
True
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does "tracing" mean?
What does "tracing" mean?
designing a completely different image
cutting out a shape from paper
creating a 3D model
Q2.What is the process of planning and creating something called?
What is the process of planning and creating something called?
Q3.What do you need to think about when designing a low relief tile of a local landmark?
What do you need to think about when designing a low relief tile of a local landmark?
only the shape of the landmark
the colours of the landmark only
the materials of the landmark
Q4.What are guide sticks used for?
What are guide sticks used for?
as a tool to help you get to places safely
as a tool to help you trace designs
Q5.Order the steps in making a low relief tile.
Order the steps in making a low relief tile.
Q6.Match the word with its correct definition.
Match the word with its correct definition.
