- Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
- Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply one coat of UG209 Jade to each section of the tree. Wipe back with a damp sponge leaving the color in the deep crevices. Do one section at a time. Allow to dry!
- Using a CB425 ½” Oval, apply 3 coats of UG209 Jade to all the cup areas of the tree and to the bottom rim of the base. Allow to dry!
- Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of FN235 Celadon to each section of the tree and the base.
- Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of S2101 Crystal Clear Brusing to each section of the tree and base and 2 coats to the star.
- While the previous glazes are still damp, using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SG202 White Cobblestone to the edges of all the tree branches.
- Using a CB602 #2 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of AC302 Wax Resist to all areas of the SG202 White Cobblestone before the cobblestone dries. Wash the brush immediately.
- Stilt and Fire to Cone 06/05.
- Place some Fired Gold onto a glazed tile.
- Using a OB916G #6 Oval Shader, apply Fired Gold to the star and the bottom rim of the tree base.
- Stilt and Fire to cone 018.
- Apply a heavy coat of AC501 Gloss Brush On Sealer to the Globe Lights then sprinkle with Clear Glass Glitter. Place into a piece of Styrofoam to dry.
- When the globe lights are dry, glue into the tree top with glue of your choice.
Additional Adaptations & Tips
- Make sure to shake all the glazes and underglaze well.
- Applying a coat of Wax Resist over the Cobblestone helps slow down the drying and helps prevent the glaze from popping off the piece.
- The Foundations Sheer glazes allow the Fundamental Underglazes show through them.
