Snow Gem Sheep

Designer: Bailie Benson

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Instructions

  1. Begin by making three solid clay cylinders, each gradually smaller than the last to create the bodies of the sheep. Create a cylinder roughly a quarter the size of the largest cylinder to create the head of the biggest sheep. Repeat this process for the other two sheep. 
  2. Cut all cylinders in half and use the loop/carving tool to hollow out the bodies and heads of the sheep.  Cover and set the excess clay aside. Score and slip all the cylinders back together, making sure to vent the parts by poking a hole between the attachment for the head and body, and another hole in the bottom of the belly of the sheep.
  3. Roll coils about the thickness of your thumb and cut them to sizes to create the legs. Score and slip these to the bodies of the sheep. 
  4. Begin rolling small balls of clay from the excess that was set aside. Cut each ball in half and score and slip to the sheep to create the appearance of fluffy wool. Continue this process until the whole sheep is covered, leaving most of the face uncovered. If horns are desired, roll a thick tapering coil, and cut in half. Bend to shape and score and slip and attach to the head. 
  5. Allow sheep to fully dry and bisque fire to cone 04. 
  6. For the largest sheep: Apply three coats of SG305 Spearmint Snow Gem to the fluffy part of the body. Using a smaller brush, apply three coats of SC011 Blue Yonder to the legs, and three coats of SC027 Sour Apple to the face. Add three coats of SC015 Tuxedo to the hooves and horns. 
  7. For the medium sheep: Apply three coats of SG304 Berry Snow Gem to the fluffy part of the body. Using a smaller brush, apply three coats of SC073 Candy Apple Red to the legs, and three coats of SC033 Fruit of the Vine to the face. Add three coats of SC015 Tuxedo to the hooves. 
  8. For the smallest sheep: Apply three coats of SG303 Citrus Snow Gem to the fluffy part of the body. Using a smaller brush, apply three coats of SC077 Glo-worm to the legs, and three coats of SC075 Orange-a-Peel to the face. Add three coats of SC015 Tuxedo to the hooves. 

Supplies

Form 

  • Low fire clay

Colors

  • SG303 Citrus Snow Gem 
  • SG304 Berry Snow Gem 
  • SG305 Spearmint Snow Gem 
  • SC077 Glo-worm 
  • SC075 Orange-a-peel 
  • SC011 Blue Yonder 
  • SC027 Sour Apple 
  • SC073 Candy Apple Red 
  • SC033 Fruit of the Vine 
  • SC015 Tuxedo 

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 Soft Fan Brush 
  • RB118 Round Brush 
  • CB202 Detail Liner Brush 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Toothpick 
  • Carving tool 
  • Clay knife 
  • Bowl of water 

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