Handbuilt Snowflake Tree

Designer: Elizabeth Downing

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Instructions

  1. Roll out slab of clay ¼” thick
  2. With roller, imprint design on clay.
  3. Using small and medium cone cookie cutter, cut out 1 small and 1 medium shapes and roll into cones.
  4. Bisque to cone 04.
  5. After bisque fire, moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  6. With a #4 Soft Fan Brush, apply 3 coats of SC105 Tic-Tac-Turquoise to tree tiers, then wipe back to expose snowflake design.
  7. Apply 2 coats of SW250 White Opal, using a #4 Soft Fan Brush.
  8. Wipe excess glaze off the bottom of bisque.
  9. Do not stilt.
  10. Fire to cone 6.

Optional: cut out small star and glaze with 3 coats of SW441 Yellow Bead. Do not glaze the back! Fire to cone 6. Leave small hole opening at the top of the tree to put a metal stick through to hang the star.

Tip: Use glue or epoxy of choice to attach pieces together, one on top of the other.

Supplies

Form

  • Runyan Clay – Buff Clay M33

Colors

  • SW250 White Opal
  • SC105 Tic Tac Turquoise
  • Optional: SW441 Yellow Bead

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan Brush
  • Small and Medium Cone Sidewall Cookie Cutter – DeLa Designs and Gifts
  • MKM Pottery Tools Hand Roller – Snow Flake

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
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