Fall Pumpkin and Gourd Platter

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 FN-301 Marshmallow White, apply 4 coats to the front and back of the platter. Allow glaze to dry between coats. The final coat must be completely dry before moving onto the next step.
  3. Place the AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper onto the platter. Position the pattern in the center of the platter and trace it with a pencil.
  4. Using the Script Liner with SC-97 Cant-elope, apply 3 coats to the small pumpkin on the left. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  5. Using the Script Liner with SC-50 Orange Ya Happy, apply 3 coats to the large pumpkin in the center. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  6. Using the Script Liner with SC-51 Poo Bear, apply 3 coats to the medium pumpkin on the right. Allow glazes to dry between coats.
  7. Using the Script Liner with SC-52 Toad-ily Green, apply 3 coats to the gourd. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  8. Using the Script Liner with SC-8 Just Froggy, apply 3 coats to the leaves and stem of the small pumpkin on the left. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Using the Script Liner with SC-48 Camel Back, apply 3 coats to the remaining stems. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  10. Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline everything and add accent lines.
  11. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1307 Handled Platter

Colors

  • FN-301 Marshmallow White
  • SC-8 Just Froggy
  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-48 Camel Back
  • SC-50 Orange Ya Happy
  • SC-51 Poo Bear
  • SC-52 Toad-ily Green
  • SC-97 Cant-elope

Decorating Accessories

  • AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper
  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

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