How to make a sgraffito plate: 1. Get a large piece of clay. 2. Using the slab roller roll out the clay. 3. Use the rubber rib to smooth one sides of the piece of clay. 4. Put the smoothed side of the piece onto the the plate mold. 5. Use the rubber rib to smooth the other part of the piece of clay. 6. Keep the clay on the mold for a little so it can dry. 7. Take the clay off of the mold, do it slowly so it doesn't rip. 8. Trace your design into your plate. 9. Paint over it with 3 coats of black paint 10. Let the plate sit overnight to dry. 11. Carve your design into the plate.
A successful sgraffito plate is one that has even sides and the carvings are neat. I chose this skull for my design because i liked all of the smaller designs that are in the skull and I liked how they all came together. Also I thought the design was very unique and that it would challenge me.