Sand Painted Faceted Mushrooms

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.   
2. Using an AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, basecoat the mushrooms with OS599 Medium Taupe. 
3. In a small 2oz cup, mix 1 teaspoon of OS599 Medium Taupe, 1/2 teaspoon of AC502 Matte Brush-On Sealer and 1 ½ teaspoons of Play sand. Mix well! 
4. Using a DB805 #3 Fan brush, apply 1-2 coats of the color/sand mix from step #3 to the lighter colored parts of the mushroom. 
5. In a small 2oz cup, mix 1 teaspoon of OS472 Walnut, ½ teaspoon of AC502 Matte Brush-On Sealer and 1 1/2 teaspoon of Play Sand.  Mix well! 
6. Using a DB805 #3 Fan brush and an AB705 #5 Round, apply 1-2 coats of the color/sand mix from step #5 to the darker parts of the mushroom. The top, diamonds, bottom edge of the top and the bottom edge of the stem on the mushroom. 
7. Using an AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, shade all the facets of the mushroom on both sides with OS489 Saddle Brown, including the top section and the diamond shapes. 
8. Using an AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, apply 2 coats of AC502 Matte Brush-On Sealer to the mushrooms. Allow to dry between each coat! 
9. Using a Pencil, sketch a vine line and leaves around the mushroom top and on the stems of the mushrooms. 
10. In a small 2oz cup, mix 1 teaspoon of OS466 Avocado, ½ teaspoon of AC502 Matte Brush-On Sealer and 1 1/2 teaspoon of Play Sand. Mix well! 
11. Using an AB703 #1 Liner, apply the Avocado mix to the vines and using an AB 705 #5 Round apply the Avocado mix to the leaves. Allow to dry! 
12. Using an AB709 3/8 Angular Shader, shade all the leaves on one side with OS594 Limeburst. 
13. Using a Stylus Tool or the end of a brush handle apply four dot flowers around the vein on the top of the mushroom. Highlight each dot with OS456 Baby Blue. 
14. Using a Stylus Tool or the end of a brush handle apply dots of OS438 Orange Peel to the centers of the flowers, highlight with a small dot of OS435 Dark Yellow. Allow to dry! 
15. Using anAB703 #1 Liner, out line the vines and leaves with OS476 Black. Allow to dry! 
16. Using an AB710 ¾ Flat Shader, apply 1 -2 coats of Matte Brush-On Sealer over the leaves and vines and flowers. Allow to dry! 
17. Do Not Fire! 

Additional Adaptations & Tips 

• Make sure to shake the Bisq-Stains well. 
• DO Not use beach sand for this project.  You need to use Play or Silica sand. 
• Mixing the AC502 Matte Brush-On Sealer to the mix helps hold the sand on the piece.