Gray Opal Frozen Pond

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
2. Apply 3 coats of SW253 Green Opal on the back of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan.  Avoid glazing or wipe off the foot of the plate.   
3. Apply 2 coats of SW253 Green Opal to the front and rim of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan.   
4. Apply 2 coats of SW255 Gray Opal to the front and rim of the plate with a RB140 Soft Fan.   
5. Use a round sponge-on-a-stick to apply 2 coats of SW408 White Flux.  
   1. Apply many circles close together that will fit into the face of the plate.  
6. Use a RB106 Script Liner to fill in the smaller gaps, apply 1 coat of dots.   
7.  Apply 1 coat at the rim of the plate with a RB106 Script Liner.  
8. Fire to cone 6.   

Inspired by Kathy McGuire’s Frozen Pond technique.