Feather Wind Chime

Designer: Bre Kathman

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Instructions

  1. Roll a slab approximately 1/4 inch thick
  2. Cut out feather shapes with skewer stick. 
  3. Use a damp sponge to round off the edges.
  4. Set leaves aside while creating the branch.
  5. Roll a wide coil with a small piece of clay to use as a branch.
  6. Roll coil around MT-002 so that the wood grain follows the coil.
  7. Set branch aside to dry.
  8. Using a ballpoint pen draw a straight line down the middle of the feather.
  9. Draw thin lines towards the bottom of the feather at a 45-degree angle.
  10. Repeat on the back side of the feather.
  11. Using a skewer make a small hole about ½ inch from the top.
  12. Dry and bisque fire to cone 04.
  13. Paint one coat of SC-34 on the branch and then wipe lightly with a damp sponge leaving some color in the crevasse.
  14. Paint one coat of SC-5 on the branch and then wipe lightly with a damp sponge leaving some color.
  15. With a fan brush lightly paint one coat of SC-46 on the branch in patches that have no color.
  16. Paint 3 coats each feather with a variety of the following combos: a.)CG-993 on the top half of feather and SC-33 on the bottom half. b.) CG-995 on the top half of feather and SC-97 on the bottom half. c.) CG-996 on the top half of feather and SC-28 on the bottom half. d.)CG-992 on the top half of feather and SC-27 on the bottom half.
  17. With a damp sponge wipe the bottom of the feather so texture shows through the glaze.
  18. Let dry, stilt and fire to Cone  06.
  19. Assemble with fishing line.

Supplies

Form

  • Low-fire white clay

Colors

  • SC-5 Tiger Tail
  • SC-27 Sour Apple
  • SC-28 Blue Isle
  • SC-33 Fruit of the Vine
  • SC-34 Down to Earth
  • SC-46 Rawhide
  • SC-97 Cant-elope
  • CG-992 Mint Chip
  • CG-993 Lavender Sprigs
  • CG-995 Foggy Mist
  • CG-996 Spring Rain

Decorating Accessories

  • BT-910 Synthetic Sponge
  • CB-110 #10/0 Mini Liner
  • CB-604 #4 Soft Fan
  • MT-002 Wood Grain Mat

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Skewer stick
  • Toothpick
  • Slab roller
  • Ball point pen
  • Fishing line
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