Handbuilt Tiered Tree

Designer: Elizabeth Downing

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Instructions

  1. Roll out slab of clay ¼” thick.
  2. With roller, imprint design on clay.
  3. Using small cone cookie cutter, cut out 3 small cone shapes and roll into cones.
  4. Cut out clay star and attach to top of tree.
  5. Bisque to cone 04.
  6. After bisque fire, moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  7. With a #4 Soft Fan Brush, apply 3 coats of SW229 Mood Ring to tree tiers.
  8. Glaze star with SW225 Lily Pad using #4 Soft Fan Brush
  9. Wipe excess glaze off the bottom of bisque.
  10. Do not stilt.
  11. Fire to cone 6.

Tip: Use glue or epoxy of choice to attach pieces together, one on top of the other.

Supplies

Form

  • Runyan Clay – Buff Clay M33

Colors

  • SW229 Mood Ring
  • SW225 Lily Pad

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan Brush
  • Small Cone Sidewall Cookie Cutter – DeLa Designs and Gifts
  • MKM Pottery Tools Hand Roller – Dots and Lines
  • Small star cookie cutter

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
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