Metallic Angels

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. Place pieces on a couple layers of paper towels. 
  3. Basecoat each piece with SS-138 Flat Black. Allow to dry! 
  4. Mix MM-102 Copper Metallic well.  Apply 1 coat of MM-102 Copper Metallic to the wings, face, hands, and legs.  Allow to dry! Apply a second of MM-102 Copper Metallic to the wings, face, hands, and legs.  While the MM-102 Copper Metallic is still wet, apply the MM-202 Green Patina with an AB-710 ¾ Flat Shader.  In about 10-20 minutes you will start to see the Patina action starting.  
  5. Mix MM-106 Steel Metallic by stirring and shaking well. 
  6. For the dress and shoes, you can either put on 1 coat of the MM-106 Steel Metallic, let it dry then apply a 2nd coat, while the 2nd coat is still wet apply the MM-305 Rapid Rust with an AB-710 ¾” Flat Shader. Or you can put some MM-106 Steel Metallic in a small cup then add some MM-305 Rapid Rust, mix well then apply 2-3 coats to the dress and shoes.  
  7.  Allow to dry! 
  8. Using an AB-710 ¾” Flat Shader, apply 2 coats of AC-502 Matte Brush-on Sealer.  Allow to dry! 
  9. Using an DB-804 #3 Flat, drybrush the wings, face, hands, and legs with MM-102 Copper Metallic.    
  10. Using an DB-804 #3 Flat, drybrush the hair with MM-104 Dark Bronze Metallic then with MM-1005 Gold Metallic.  Also, drybrush the bottom edge of the dress, the collar, and the cuffs with the MM-105 Gold Metallic. 
  11. Using an AB-705 #5 Round, apply 2-3 coats of MM-105 Gold Metallic to the Angle with the heart. 
  12. Using a Stylus Tool, apply dots to create a 5-petal flower at the bottom of the Heart Angle with SS-317 Turquoise, highlight with SS-135 White. Also apply SS-137 Turquoise dots around the Collar and cuffs of the dress. 
  13. Using a Stylus Tool, apply dots to create a 5-petal flower at the bottom of the Open Arms Angle with SS-183 Rich Peach, highlight with SS-135 White. Also apply SS-183 Rich Peach dots around the collar and cuffs of the dress. 
  14. Using a CB-110 #10/0 Liner, paint stems and leaves with SS-376 Limeburst. 
  15. Apply 1 coat of AC502 Matte Sealer to each piece. 
  16. DO NOT FIRE! 

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1584 Heart Angle 
  • MB1585 Open Arms Angle 

Colors

  • SS-3 Honey Toast 
  • SS-138 Flat Black 
  • SS-317 Turquoise 
  • SS-376 Limeburst 
  • SS-135 White 
  • SS-183 Rich Peach 
  • MM-102 Copper Metallic 
  • MM-104 Dark Bronze Metallic 
  • MM-105 Gold Metallic 
  • MM-106 Steel Metallic 
  • MM-202 Green Patina 
  • MM-305 Rapid Rust 

Decorating Accessories

  • AB-705 #5 Round 
  • AB-708 #10 Flat Shader 
  • AB-710 ¾” Flat Shader 
  • CB-110 #10/0 Liner 
  • DB-804 #3 Flat 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Plates
  • Paper towels
  • Small Cup
  • Stylus tool
  • AC-502 Matte Brush-on Sealer 

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