Comfy Snowman Getaway

Designer: Bob Moreni

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Instructions

  1. Cast the snowman mold in the usual manor. While still leather hard, punch out different shape stars and holes in the hat. Clean the greenware and fire to shelf cone 04.
  2. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  3. Using an CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of SC-34 Down To Earth to the tree trunk and snowman arms. Allow to dry! With a damp sponge, wipe back leaving the color in the crevices.
  4. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, Apply 1 coat of SC-8 Just Froggy to the tree and the garland over the door. Allow to dry! With a damp sponge, wipe back leaving the color in the crevices.
  5. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of SC-48 Camel Back to the tree trunk.
  6. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of SC-25 Crackerjack Brown to the arms of the snowman.
  7. Using a CB-425 ½” Oval Glaze, apply 1 coat of SC-52 Toad-ily Green then 1 coat of SC-26 Green Thumb. Do the same to the garland using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner.
  8. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail, apply 2 coats of SC-74 Hot Tamale to the berries on the garland.
  9. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 3 coats of SC-16 Cotton tail to the body of the snowman. Allow to dry!
  10. Sponge the cheeks with SC-2 Melon-choly with some SC-16 Cotton tail to lighten.
  11. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, Shade the snowman body and the snow base with SC-11 Blue Yonder.
  12. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 3 coats of SC-9 Jaded to the scarf and the center part of the hat.
  13. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, shade the scarf and the center part of the hat with SC-10 Teal Next Time.
  14. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 3 coats of SC-74 Hot Tamale to the brim of the hat and the door.
  15. Mix a couple drops of SC-15 Tuxedo to a small amount of SC-74 Hot Tamale to darken it. Apply 1 coat to the ball on the top of the hat. Wipe back with a damp sponge. Allow to dry, then apply 2 light coats of SC-74 Hot Tamale to the ball. Also shade the brim of the hat and the door with this mix.
  16. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail, apply 3 coats of SC-83 Tip Taupe to the step, windowsill, and the stones on top of the window.
  17. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, shade the step, windowsill, and the stone on top of the window with SC-48 Camel Back.
  18. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail, apply 3 coats of SC-97 Cant-elope to the nose then shade with SC-48 Camel Back.
  19. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail, apply 2 coats of SC-11 Blue Yonder to the iris of the eyes. When Dry, apply 2 coats of SC-15 Tuxedo to the pupil of the eyes.
  20. Using a CB-110 #10/0 Liner, outline the eyes, add eyelashes, trim the mouth, and trim the door with SC-15 Tuxedo. Add a highlight of SC-16 Cotton Tail to the eyes.
  21. Using a CB-425 ½” Oval Glaze, dab SG-302 Snowfall to the tree, hat, scarf windowsill and the snow base. Allow to dry!
  22. Stilt and fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • Clay Magic Inc 4338 Comfy Snowman Getaway

Colors

  • SG-302 Snowfall
  • SC-02 Melon-choly
  • SC-8 Just Froggy
  • SC-9 Jaded
  • SC-10 Teal Next Time
  • SC-11 Blue Yonder
  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-15 Cotton Tail
  • SC-25 Crackerjack Brown
  • SC-26 Green Thumb
  • SC-34 Down To Earth
  • SC-48 Camel Back
  • SC-52 Toad-ily Green
  • SC-74 Hot Tamale
  • SC-83 Tip Taupe
  • SC-97 Cant-elope

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • CB-110 #10/0 Liner
  • CB-425 1/2” Oval Glaze
  • CB-604 #4 Soft Fan

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Glazed Tile
  • BT-910 Synthetic Sponge
  • Water Bowl
  • Small Cup
  • Globe Lights
  • Pinch Plug Wire Set-up
  • Star Patten Cutter Set
  • Kemper PCSST

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