Tear Drop Plate

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-009 Black, apply 2 coats to the front of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  3. After the glaze is dry, place AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper over the front of the plate. Place the pattern on top and trace with the pencil.
  4. Using the Detail Liner with AC-302 Wax Resist, trace over the pattern on the front of the plate. Make a line going around the rim of the plate.
  5. Using the Script Liner with EL-128 Wheat, apply 2 coats to the top portion of each “drop”. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Apply a 3rd coat just to the center portion (area ¼” from the edge line).
  6. Using the Script Liner with EL-129 Slate, apply 2 coats to the middle portion of each “drop”. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Apply a 3rd coat just to the center portion (area ¼” from the edge line).
  7. Using the Script Liner with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply a drop coat to the bottom portion of each “drop”
  8. Using the Soft Fan with FN-009 Black, apply 2-3 coats to the back of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • MB-102 Coupe Dinner Plate

Colors

  • EL-128 Wheat
  • EL-129 Slate
  • FN-009 Black
  • SC-11 Blue Yonder

Decorating Accessories

  • AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper
  • AC-302 Wax Resist
  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

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