2. This is a translucent porcelain bowl. Notice how smooth and clean the surface is, and how the writing shows through. The media here are porcelain and glazing pen.

3. Mixed Media Definition A technique involving the use of two or more artistic media, such as ink and pastel or painting and collage, that are combined in a single composition. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mixed-media In other words: making a piece of art using different things together. Everyday common objects that are cheap, and easy to find can make amazing artworks. We will use the porcelain bowl as INSPIRATION and make our OWN art instead Media: Tissue Paper, Glue, Ink (pen)

5. Your mission: FIND TEXT Lyrics to a favorite song Poem Favorite quote(s) Monologue from a play or movie A selection from a favorite book When the bowl is sturdy, you will handwrite – in an even, linear way, your text onto the bowl. Your bowl will say something about who you are, and how you relate to the world you live in.

6. Apply one last layer of tissue paper and glue mache on top of your writing. Let dry Pop balloon Create a finish for the rim of bowl If needed, balance bowl by adding a base Options: paper and glue mache added to bottom? Something with a little weight and flatness glued to the bottom?