Tropical Leaf Platter

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque.
2. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
3. Using the Soft Fan brush apply 3 coats of FN-001 White to the front and back of the platter. Allow the shine to fade between coats.
4. Cut the leaves from the pattern or use AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper to copy the pattern onto the bisque.

For Watercolors Leaves

1. Squeeze approx. 2 TBS of SC-26 Green Thumb, SC-27 Sour Apple and SC-93 Honeydew List onto the palette.
2. Thin each color with water to a ratio close to 50:50 / water:glaze.
3. Dip the Script Liner into SC-93 Honeydew List then dab and puddle in random areas of the leaves.
4. Using the same brush, repeat the dab and puddle but with SC-27 Sour Apple.  Be sure to overlap with some of the previously glazed parts of the leaves.
5. Using the same brush, repeat with SC-26 Green Thumb. Be sure and overlap with some of the previously glazed parts of the leaves.
6. Fill the leaves with this technique.
7. Using the Detail Liner with SC-93 Honeydew List, apply 2 coats to the stems. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

For Ombre Leaves

1. Squeeze approx. 2 TBS of SC-26 Green Thumb, SC-27 Sour Apple and SC-93 Honeydew List onto the palette.
2. With a pencil or water-based marker lightly draw two lines creating three sections on the leaf.
3. Using the Script Liner with SC-93 Honeydew List, apply 1 coat to the outer 1/3 of the first leaf.
4. Using the same brush with SC-27 Sour Apple, blend with the previous coat and extend down almost to the center of the leaf.
5. Using the same brush with SC-26 Green Thumb, blend with the previous coat and extend down to the center of the leaf.
6. Repeat steps 2-4 for the other two leaves. Repeat again for the second coat on all of the leaves.
7. Using the Detail Liner with SC-93 Honeydew List, apply 2 coats to the stems. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

Crystal Addition

1. Using the Script Liner with CG-963 Lemon Lime, apply 1 coat to the leaves.
2. NOTE: If doing ombre with wax technique outlines, put CG-963 Lemon Lime under the glaze.  If not, the crystals may come off and stick to other parts of the plate.

Traditional Outlines

1. Using the Detail Liner with SC-15, outline the leaves and stem.

Wax Outlines

1. Using the Soft Fan brush with AC-302 Wax Resist, apply 1 thin coat to the front of the platter.
2. Allow wax to dry.
3. Use the needle tool (or other sharp tool) to trace around the leaves.  You will need to press firmly enough to scrape down to the bisque.
4. Using the CB-310 Size 10 Flat Shader with SC-15 tuxedo, dab up and down directly over the lines. Try not to get too much excess glaze on the platter.
5. Use a damp songe or paper towel to wipe away the excess glaze. Do not leave the excess glaze on top of the wax. If glaze is left on the wax, the wax will burn off and leave the glaze where you do not want it during firing.
6. Look over your outlines to be sure all of the scratched areas have glaze. You may need go over some sections a second time if you didn’t press hard enough.