Steps: 1. Cut out template you wish to use. Roll out a slab to a desired thickness of ¼ to ½ inch. 2. Place the plate upside down to use as a template for cutting the slab (As you cut, keep your needle tool or fettling knife perpendicular to your work surface to create a square rim. 3. Smooth out the slab to clean off canvas texture 4. You may add a bottom rim. (add coil or cut a straight edge of your slab, score and slip and attach to bottom once leather hard) 5. Add details and carvings to enhance your theme.
Requirements: 1. You need to create a set of 4 plates 2. The size must be a minimum of 6 inches 3. There needs to be a overall theme 4. Each plate must have sgraffito, 3D elements or coil additions. 5. Name and Period on the bottom