Bird Bath

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque.
  2. Use the Dremel with 562 Tile Cutting Bit to drill 1 large hole in the center of the bowl.
  3. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  4. Using the Soft Fan with CG-1001 Gogh Iris, apply 1 coat to the outside of the bowl.
  5. Using the Soft Fan with SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue, apply 2 coats to the outside of the bowl and 3 coats to the inside. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  6. Using the Soft Fan with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat to the top of the plate.
  7. Pour around 1 oz of CG-1001 Gogh Iris, SC-11 Blue Yonder SC-15 Cotton Tail and SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue into separate cups. Thin with enough water so that they are easily poured. Randomly pour them onto the top of the plate. Rotate until the entire plate is covered in glaze. Pour off any excess glaze. Allow glaze to dry.
  8. Using the Soft Fan with SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue, apply 3 coats to the back of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Place the bowl upside down and place the plate on top.
  10. Fire to cone 06.
  11. Place outside and pour water onto the plate. Bring inside during the winter to prevent cracking.

 

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1116 Casualware Dinner Plate
  • MB-105 Rice Bowl

Colors

  • CG-1001 Gogh Iris (2oz)
  • SC-11 Blue Yonder (2oz)
  • SC-15 Cotton Tail (3oz)
  • SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue (3oz)* Can substitute SC-11 Blue Yonder or SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue to match your décor.

    Decorating Accessories

    • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
    • RB-106 #6 Script Liner

    Miscellaneous Accessories

    • Sponge
    • Water
    • Dremel with 562 Tile Cutting Bit
    • 4 Disposable Cups

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