Frozen Pond Mushroom

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
2. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of UG032 Cocoa to the plain area of the stem.   Allow to dry!
3. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of FN009 Black to the top of the Skirt of the mushroom stem and to the mushroom top inside and out. Allow to dry!
4. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of PC602 White Cascade to the Skirt of the mushroom Stem. Then apply 2 coats of EL118 Blue Grotto.  Allow to dry between coats!
5. Using a pencil, divide the mushroom top into sections with 4 rows for the 1 1/4” Sponge on Stick and 2 rows for the 3/4’” Sponge on the stick.
6. Pour some PC602 White Cascade onto a paper plate or glazed tile (palette).
7. Using the 1 ¾” Sponge on a Stick, apply dots, 2 coats of PC602 White Cascade to the top of the mushroom bottom 4 rows with ½” dots in between the previous dots. Then using the ¾” Sponge on the Stick, apply 2 rows above the previous rows. Add a dot on the very top with the 1 ¾” Sponge on a Stick.   Allow to dry between coats!
8. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of EL118 Blue Grotto to the mushroom top.  Allow to dry!
9. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.

Additional Adaptations & Tips if needed.

1. Make sure to shake all products to mix well.
2. Pottery Cascades™ are moving, flowing glazes, commonly used under or over other glazes to create reactions and movement.
3. PC601 Clear Cascade will have more movement than PC602 White Cascade.
4. The Cascades can be applied over, under or in between glazes such as Elements, Jungle Gems, Foundations and Stroke & Coats.
5. The heavier application of the Cascades the more movement it will have.
6. Cascades can also be used in glaze combinations such as the plop technique.

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