Plaster Relief Tiles

Relief:a method of molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface, to a greater (high relief) or lesser (bas-relief) extent.

Plaster:a hard white substance made by the addition of water to powdered and partly dehydrated gypsum, used for holding broken bones in place and making sculptures and casts

Mold:a hollow container used to give shape to a liquid when it cools and hardens

Non-Objective:Art that does not attempt to

represent external, recognizable reality but seeks to achieve its effect using shapes, forms, colors, and textures

Elements of ArtLineShape/ FormColorTextureValueSpace

Principles of DesignContrastBalanceUnityRhythmEmphasis

1. Create a mold using clay and a box2. Create an interesting non-objective design using marks made by everyday objects3. Cover the entire surface area with texture4. Make some marks deep and keep others shallow to create your relief5. Pour plaster into your mold6. Let plaster dry & remove. Voila!