- Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
- With a #4 Soft Fan Brush (RB144) apply 3 coats of SW181 Night Moth to the top 1/3rd of the mug along with the entire inside and handle.
- Apply 2 coats of EG006 Sparkle Black Engobe to the bottom 2/3rd of the mug, including the bottom using a #4 Soft Fan Brush.
- When “shine” is off the 2nd coat of the Sparkle black engobe, using your finger or a dry, soft cloth to buff the surface to reveal sparkle.
- Using a detail bottle or small syringe, apply SW425 Black Melt Gloop to the mug where Night Moth and The Sparkle Black Engobe Meet.
Additional Adaptations & Tips
- You do not need to wipe the Engobe from the bottom of the piece. Engobe does not stick to the kiln shelf
- You do not need to stilt this piece, but the piece may be placed on a cookie or piece of soft brick, in case Gloop runs.
- Fire to cone 6