Stoneware Pucker Up Mistletoe Holder

Designer: Laura Fraedrich

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  2. Turn the bowl upside down and drill a hole with the ¼” carbide bit through the center of the bottom. Wipe away any dust with the damp sponge.
  3. Using the CB-604 Soft Fan Brush, apply 3 coats of SW-504 Red Gloss to the inside of the bowl and to the top of the rim.
  4. Using the CB-604 Soft Fan Brush, apply 2 coats of SW-501 White Gloss to the outside of the bowl. Don’t glaze the bottom or the foot. Let dry completely.
  5. Turn the bowl upside down. Using the carbon paper and a pencil, trace the pattern onto the bowl.
  6. Using the CB-604 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of SW-504 Red Gloss to the ribbon, the lips, and around the outside of the foot.
  7. Using the CB-604 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of SW-509 Dark Green Gloss to the leaves of the mistletoe.
  8. Fill an AC-219 Designer Bottle with Writer Tip with SW-508 Black Gloss. Outline the design and use it to write ‘PUCKER UP’ on the lips. Retrace the letters onto the lips if desired.
  9. Fill an AC-219 Designer Bottle with Writer Tip with SW-501 White Gloss. Add highlights to the leaves, ribbon, letters and lips, using the photo as a guide.
  10. Do not stilt or hang over the edge of the kiln shelf.
  11. Fire to cone 5/6.
  12. Cut a 12” piece of string or cord. Fold it in half and make a knot about half way down, forming a loop. Thread the loop through the hole through the inside of the bowl. If your knot is too small and slips up through the hole, double knot it or tie it around a bead, washer or something similar. Tie another knot to keep it from slipping back out of the hole. Use the strings that are hanging down inside the bowl to attach your piece of mistletoe.

Supplies

Form

  • SB-125 Stoneware Small Nesting Bowl

Colors

  • SW-504 Red Gloss
  • SW-509 Dark Green Gloss
  • SW-508 Black Gloss
  • SW-501 White Gloss

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-604 #4 Soft Fan Brush
  • CB-604 Script Liner
  • AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Pattern
  • Pencil
  • Drill with ¼” carbide bit
  • Mistletoe stem from craft store
  • String or cord for hanging (jute, leather, parachute or other non-elastic jewelry cord are good choices)

 

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