Dotted Ringed Bud Vase

Designer: Elizabeth Downing

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. Do not oversaturate the bisque with water. 
  2. Apply 2 coats of EG004 Dark Brown Engobe to the entire outside of the vase using a #4 Soft Fan Brush. 
  3. Using a #4 Soft Fan Brush, apply 3 coats of SW129 Copper Float the entire top of the vase stopping just past the rings.  
  4. With a #4 Soft Fan Brush apply 3 coats of SW108 Green Tea from the bottom of the rings and ½ way down the outside of the vase. 
  5. Pour some SW223 White Milk Glass onto a plate and dip a round cookie cutter into the glaze. Apply random circles over the Green Tea and Dark Brown Engobe. 
  6. With a small sponge on a stick, apply dots on top of the Green Tea and to the Copper Float. 
  7. With a #4 Soft Fan Brush, apply 3 coats of Green Tea to the inside neck of the vase. 
  8. Wipe excess glaze from the bottom of the piece.  
  9. Do not stilt.
  10. Fire to cone 6. 

Supplies

Form

  • SB156 Ringed Bud Vase  

Colors

  • SW129 Copper Float 
  • SW108 Green Tea 
  • SW223 White Milk Glass 
  • EG004 Dark Brown Engobe 

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan Brush 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Round Cookie Cutters, various sizes 
  • Sponge on a Stick 
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