CARVING IN CLAY

WHAT IS CARVING?
the act of fashioning or producing by cutting into
or shaping solid material
Sculpture creation by subtracting or removing e
xtraneous material to create the finished work

CARVING TOOLS

GETTING STARTED:

You will need:

Leather hard clay tile
Tile planning sheet for reference
Carving tools

Things to keep in mind:

Your design should be transferred to your tile before you
can begin your carving.
Carve away a small amount of material at a time

You can always carve more but cant put it back once its gone!

Use the appropriate tools for your design. They are

different shapes and sizes for a reason.

**If you feel you want or need more practice grab a

small piece of scrap clay.
**If you are feeling confident you may begin working on
your final tile.