Pink and Green Cacti

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.

MB-1503 Saguaro Cactus Vase

  1. Using the Script Liner with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo, apply 3 coats to every-other section on the cactus. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  2. Using the Script Liner with SC-43 Lettuce Alone, apply 3 coats to the remaining sections. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  3. Use SG-402 White to make the dots and lines on the cactus.
  4. Dip into NT-CLR Clear Dipping.
  5. Fire to cone 06.

MB-1504 Barrel Cactus Planter

  1. Squeeze 2 TBS of SC-16 Cotton Tail and SC-2 Melon-Choly onto the palette.
  2. Using the Soft Fan with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat to the bottom and halfway up the sides.
  3. Dip the same brush into SC-2 Melon-Choly and gradually blend with the previous coat all the way to the top of the planter.
  4. Repeat steps #2 & #3 for a total of 3 coats.
  5. Using the Soft Fan with SC-9 Jaded, apply 3 coats to the inside of the planter and along the rim.
  6. Use SG-402 White to make the dots.
  7. Dip into NT-CLR Clear Dipping.
  8. Fire to cone 06.

MB-1505 Cactus Dish

  1. Squeeze 2 TBS of SC-2 Melon-Choly and SC-9 Jaded onto the aluminum foil or a paper plate. Spread it out to make a thick layer. Let it dry, then break it into pieces.
  2. Using the Soft Fan with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo, apply 3 coats of glaze to the back of the “arms” of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  3. Using the Soft Fan with SC-43 Lettuce Alone, apply 3 coats of glaze to the back of the “body” of the plate. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  4. Flip the plate over to the front.
  5. Using the Soft Fan with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo, apply 3 coats of glaze to the “arms” of the dish. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  6. Using the Soft Fan with SC-43 Lettuce Alone, apply 3 coats of glaze to the “body” of the dish. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  7. While the last coat of glaze is still damp, sprinkle the glaze pieces onto the plate.
  8. Lightly spray with water.
  9. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1503 Saguaro Cactus Vase
  • MB-1504 Barrel Cactus Planter
  • MB-1505 Cactus Dish

Colors

  • SC-1 Pink-A-Boo
  • SC-2 Melon-Choly
  • SC-9 Jaded
  • SC-16 Cotton Tail
  • SC-43 Lettuce Alone
  • SG-402 White Designer Liner
  • NT-CLR Clear Dipping

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • CB-604 #4 Soft Fan

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Palette
  • Aluminum foil or paper plate
  • Spray bottle with water
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