Molten Walnut Stoneware Planter

Designer: Lisa Culp
Project Time Span: 1.5 hour
Skill Level: Basic

Instructions: Project instructions below. Mayco encourages you to vary colors, patterns and techniques to create your own designs.

1. Cast the CD-1127 Round Pot with Stoneware Casting Slip.
2. Remove the ware from the mold. Allow to dry.
3. Clean the Stoneware greeware by carfully removing the seamlines using a BT-901 Clean-Up Tool.
4. Bisque fire the piece to shelf cone 04.
5. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 Bisque. Moisten a clean Sponge and wipe Bisque to remove any dust.
6. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 Coats of SC-87 Ruby Slippers on the outside of the pot.
7. Condition a CB-406 #6 pointed Round by dampening the brush in water and squeezing out any excess water. Load the brush with AC-525 Brush Cleaner then squeeze between a paper towel.
8. Apply a good coat of AC-302 Wax Resist on the desired areas (in this case, the red "diamond" shaped spots). Allow to dry.
9. Dip the entire piece into SD-104 Black Walnut. Do 2 dipped Coats. Allow to dry in between each coat).
10. With a damp Sponge clean the Glaze off the bottom of the piece, (dry-Foot).
11. Fire to shelf cone 6 (mid-range).