Bird Feeder

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque.
  2. Use the Dremel with 562 Tile Cutting Bit to drill 4 holes on the upper edge of the rice bowl. Each hole is spaced about 4.5” apart. Drill 4 holes on the edge of the plate and 1 in the center. Try to evenly space the holes.
  3. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  4. Using the Soft Fan with SC-6 Sunkissed, apply 3 coats to the inside of the plate and bowl. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  5. Using the Soft Fan with SC-13 Grapel, apply 3 coats to the outside of the bowl and the outside rim of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  6. Using the Script Liner with CG-999 Jazz Notes, make a thick line around the outer rim of the bowl. Extend the glaze downward from the line to make drips. After that coat dries, apply a 2nd coat.
  7. Using the Soft Fan with CG-999 Jazz Notes, apply 2 coats to the outer center section of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Use the Script Liner to make drips coming from the center, down towards the rim. After those drips dry, apply a 2nd coat.
  8. Fire to cone 06.
  9. Cut 4 pieces of Natural Polished Hemp #80 around 20” long. Tie the end of each piece to one of the 4 holes on the edge of the bowl. Tie a triple knot on each piece around 4-5” from the bowl.
  10. Cut 1 piece of Natural Polish Hemp #80 around 30” long. Knot the end and run through the top of the plate. Take the plate and run the 4 strings from the bowl through the holes on the sides. Gather the 5 strings at the top and tie a knot around 10” from the plate. Cut off the excess from the 4 short strings. Tie a loop at the end of the long string for hanging.
  11. Hang outside. Be sure to bring it in during the winter to prevent cracking.

 

Supplies

Form

  • MB-101 Coupe Salad Plate
  • MB-105 Rice Bowl

Colors

  • SC-6 Sunkissed (2oz)
  • SC-13 Grapel (2oz)
  • CG-999 Jazz Notes (2oz)

    Decorating Accessories

    • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
    • RB-106 #6 Script Liner

    Miscellaneous Accessories

    • Sponge
    • Water
    • Dremel with 562 Tile Cutting Bit
    • Natural Polished Hemp #80
    • Scissors

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