Sgraffito Bird Plate

Instructions

Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
Use the sponge on a stick to apply UG-19 Electra Blue, UG-94 Pansy Purple, and UG-217 Red Coral to the MT-008 Spiral mat. No need to wash in between, it is actually beneficial for blending!
Apply stamp to plate.
Apply design to the plate using 3 coats of UG-94 Pansy Purple. While the last coat is still damp, but not wet, sgraffito the lines into the design.
Apply 3 coats of SW-111 Wrought Iron to the rim and back of the plate, avoiding the foot.
Wipe off any crumbs from the sgraffito and apply 2 coats of SW-001 Stoneware Clear over the center of the plate.
Use a damp sponge to wipe any excess glaze off of the foot.
Fire to shelf cone 5/6.

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