Melt Gloop Wheel-Thrown Trees

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.
  2. Using a detail bottle or small syringe, apply large SW423 Slime Green Melt Gloop and smaller dots of SW421 Yellow Melt Gloop to the entire tree.
  3. Apply 2 coats of SC006 Sunkissed to the star.
  4. Wipe excess glaze off the bottom of the mug.
  5. Do not stilt this piece, but the piece may be placed on a cookie or piece of soft brick, in case Gloop runs.
  6. Fire to cone 6.
  7. After firing attach star to the high fire wire, using super glue to adhere to piece.

Supplies

Form 

  • Runyan Clay – Speckled Buff Stoneware Clay SP-5

Colors

  • SW423 Slime Green Melt Gloop
  • SW421 Yellow Melt Gloop
  • SC006 Sunkissed

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan Brush 
  • AC220 Detailer Bottle or small syringe 
  • Kemper 17 gauge High Fire Wire

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge 
  • Water 
  • Star Cookie Cutter
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