Stoneware Spring Flowers

Designer: Tim McPherson

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Instructions

  1. Apply 3 coats of White to the center area of the plate using the # 6 Soft fan.
  2. Apply 3 coats of Orange to the rim and back of the plate up to the foot area using the Soft fan and Script Liner. Keep color off the foot, as stoneware does not get stilted.
  3. Print out a photo of the plate to help with color placement.
  4. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Red Gloss to the red flowers.
  5. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Orange Gloss to the orange flowers and orange flower centers.
  6. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Yellow to the yellow flowers and yellow flower centers.
  7. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Bright Blue to the blue flowers.
  8. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Purple to the purple flowers.
  9. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Dark Blue to the flower centers.
  10. Using the Round, apply 3 coats of Bright Green to the leaves.
  11. Using the Liner, apply 1 coat of Dark Green to the stems and smaller leaves.
  12. Using the Liner, thin the Black Designer Liner with water to a brushing constancy and outline and add detail.
  13. Following the photo, add brush handle dots to the flowers with the desired colors.
  14. Wipe off any color that may be on the bottom of the piece.
  15. Place on a well kiln washed shelf and fire to shelf cone 6.

Supplies

Form

  • SB-130 Modern Dinner Plate

Colors

  • SW-501 White Gloss
  • SW-503 Orange Gloss
  • SW-504 Red Gloss
  • SW-502 Yellow Gloss
  • SW-506 Bright Blue Gloss
  • SW-505 Purple Gloss
  • SW-510 Dark Blue Gloss
  • SW-507 Bright Green Gloss
  • SW-509 Dark Green Gloss
  • SG-401 Designer Liner Black

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-110 # 10/0 Mini Liner
  • CB-404 # 4 Pointed Round
  • CB-604 # 4 Soft Fan
  • CB-106 # 6 Script Liner
  • AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
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