Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
Using the RB144 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of the EG006 Sparkle Black Engobe to the outside of the mug (even the bottom – engobes are not a glaze and will not stick to the shelf).
Once the Engobe is dry, use a pencil to draw a grid on the mug.
Using the CB106 #6 Script Liner, carefully block out squares in the grid with AC302 Wax Resist.
Once the wax is dry, use the CB106 #6 Script Liner to apply 2 coats of SW514 Sage Gloss around the blocked-out squares and on the handle – you may need to clean glaze drops off the wax resist using a damp sponge.
Using the RB140 #8 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SW220 Black Timber to the inside of the mug.
Use a damp sponge to clean any excess glaze that may have got on the foot.
Place directly on the kiln shelf and fire to cone 6.
