Cordovan Frozen Pond

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. 
2. Apply 2 coats of EG006 Sparkle Black Engobe on the back of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan. 
3. Buff when the shine is gone and between each coat to achieve more sparkles.   
4. Apply 2 coats of SW100 Blue Surf to the front of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan.   
5. Apply 2 coats of SW128 Cordovan to the front of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan.   
6. Use a round sponge-on-a-stick to apply 2 coats of SW408 White Flux.  
   1. Apply many circles close together that will fit into the face of the plate.  
7. Use a RB106 Script Liner to fill in the smaller gaps, apply 1 coat of dots.   
8.  Apply 1 coat at the rim of the plate with a RB106 Script Liner.  
9. Fire to cone 6.   

Inspired by Kathy McGuire’s Frozen Pond technique.