Geometric Turtle

Designer: Kaitlyn Miller

Instructions

  1. Wipe Bisque tile clean with a damp sponge removing any dust
  2. In a small cup mix 1 teaspoon of Tuxedo (SC-15), 1 teaspoon of Green Thumb (SC-26) and 2 drops of liquid soap into 2 teaspoons of water. Mix thoroughly
  3. Tilt cup slightly and use a straw to blow gently into the mixture until bubbles overflow
  4. Use the straw to pull the bubbles from the cup onto the tile and let them pop on their own. Do not touch the bubbles or let them slide around once on the tile for best results
  5. Allow bubble background to dry completely
  6. Cut out shapes for desired pattern
  7. Once background is dry, use a pencil to trace shapes onto the tile fallowing the corresponding turtle pattern
  8. Mix your colors on your pallet:
    • Mix Dark green using 1 teaspoon of Tuxedo (SC-15) and 1 teaspoon of Green Thumb (SC-26)
    • Mix light green using 1 teaspoon of Cotton Tail (SC-16) and 1 teaspoon of Green Thumb (SC-26)
    • Also put out for use, 1 teaspoon of Tuxedo (SC-15), 1 teaspoon of Cotton Tail (SC-16) and 1 teaspoon of Green Thumb (SC-26) adding more to your pallet as needed
  9. Using a soft detail brush, apply one coat of the dark green mixture to all shell lines and let dry
  10. Apply 3 coats of Green Thumb to the inside of the shell shapes, allowing each coat to dry before applying the next
  11. Line the head, fins and tail with one coat of Green Thumb (SC-26) and let dry
  12. Apply 3 coats of light green mixture to the inside of head, fin and tail shapes, letting coats dry in between applying
  13. Apply 2 more coats of dark green mixture to the lines of the shell
  14. Apply 2 more coats of Green Thumb to the lines of the head, fins and tail
  15. Once dry apply 2 dots of Cotton Tail with a brush onto turtle’s head as the eyes
  16. Apply 1 smaller dot of Tuxedo inside each eye create pupil
  17. Let dry completely
  18. Apply clear coat and fire to Cone 06

Supplies

Form

  • Low fire bisque tile

Colors

  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-16 Cotton tail
  • SC-26 Green Thumb

Decorating Accessories

  • Water
  • Sponge
  • Brushes
  • Pallet
  • Cup
  • Straw
  • Scissors
  • Liquid Soap
  • Pencil
  • Patterns
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