Star Truck Plaque

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

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Instructions

1. Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.

2. Using the Soft Fan with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply one coat to the body of the truck.

3. Punch the paper using the star and circle punches. You will be using a combination of both the positive and negative shapes. For the negative shapes, use the scissors to cut them from the paper.

4. Layout where you want the positive shapes. Dip them in water and stick them to the truck. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat over the shapes.

5. Using the Script Liner with SC-45 My Blue Heaven, apply 1 coat to the body of the truck. While applying, use SC-11 Blue Yonder to shade. Allow glaze to dry. Repeat for a second coat. Remove all paper shapes before the glaze dries.

6. Layout where you want the negative shapes. Dip them in water and stick them to the truck. Using the Script Liner with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 2 coats to the shapes. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Remove all paper shapes before the glaze dries.

7. Using the Script Liner with SC-60 Silver Lining, apply 2 coats to the windows, grille and bumpers. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

8. Using the Script Liner with SC-35 Gray Hare, shade the windows. Apply 2 coats around the taillight and headlights.

9. Using the Detail Liner with SC-6 Sunkissed, apply 2 coats to the headlight. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

10. Using the Detail Liner with SC-74 Hot Tamale, apply 2 coats to the taillight. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

11. Using the Detail Liner with SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue, apply 2 coats around the windows. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Use the Script Liner to apply 1 coat to the hubcaps. Antique them with a damp sponge.

12. Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline the details on the truck. Use the Script Liner to apply 2 coats to the tires and underside of the truck. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Antique the tires with a damp sponge.

13. Using the Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of S-2101 Clear Brushing Glaze or dip into NT-CLR Clear Dipping Glaze.

14. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1529 Vintage Truck Plaque

Colors

  • SC-6 Sunkissed
  • SC-11 Blue Yonder
  • SC-15 Tuxedo SC-16 Cotton Tail
  • SC-35 Gray Hare
  • SC-45 My Blue Heaven
  • SC-60 Silver Lining
  • SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue
  • SC-74 Hot Tamale

Decorating Accessories

  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Palette
  • Star Punch
  • Circle Punch
  • Scissors
  • Paper
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