Gnome Bunny in Foundations

Designer: Bob Moreni

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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. 
  2. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of SC014 Java Bean to the bunny.  Allow to sit to dry slightly.  Using a BT910 Synthetic Sponge, wipe back the SC014 Java Bean leaving the color in the deep crevices. Allow to dry! 
  3. Using various size Pointed Round brushes, apply 2 coats of FN205 Saddle Tan to the bunny except the nose, muzzle and inside the ears. 
  4. Using a CB406 #6 Pointed Round, apply 2 coats of FN049 Flamingo to the inside of the ears and the nose. 
  5. Using a CB404 #4 Pointed Round, apply 2 coats of FN001 White to the muzzle and the tail.  Lightly sponge some on all the tips of the feet.  
  6. Using a CB404 #4 Pointed Round, apply 2 coats of FN240 Pumpkin Orange to the carrot and apply 2 coats of FN007 Green to the carrot leaves.  
  7. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round and a CB602 #4 Soft fan, apply 2 coats of FN056 Heather to the pants. 
  8. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round and a CB602 #4 Soft fan, apply 2 coats FN032 Canton Jade to the Hat. 
  9. Using a CB110 #10/0Liner, apply 2 coats of FN032 Canton Jade to the buttons on the pants and 2 Coats of FN240 Pumpkin Orange to the stitching on the buttons. 
  10. Highlight the bottom of the pants with some FN001 White. 
  11. Allow to dry! 
  12. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat Of S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing to the entire piece.  Allow to dry! 
  13. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06. 

Additional Adaptations & Tips if needed 

  • Most Foundations cover well with 2 coats. 
  • Applying a coat of S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing glaze over the two coats of Foundations will make them more transparent. 

Supplies

Form

  • MB1598 Gnome Bunny 

Colors

  • FN001 White 
  • FN007 Green 
  • FN032 Canton Jade 
  • FN049 Flamingo  
  • FN056 Heather 
  • FN205 Saddle Tan 
  • FN240 Pumpkin Orange 
  • SC014 Java Bean 
  • S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing 

Decorating Accessories

  • CB110 #10/0 Liner 
  • CB404 #4 Pointed Round 
  • CB406 #6 Pointed Round 
  • CB408 #8 Pointed Round 
  • CB602 #2 Soft Fan 
  • CB604 #4 Soft Fan 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge 
  • Water Bowl 
  • Glazed tile or paper plates for a Palette
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