Springtime Silhouette Bird

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. Cut out the pattern. Place on one side of the bird. Trace with a pencil. Flip the pattern over and trace on the other side. Use the pencil to draw a line connecting the chest on both sides of the bird. Draw a continuous line going around the beak.  
  3. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 2 coats to the chest. Allow glaze to dry between coats.  
  4. Cut a piece of lace fabric that is big enough to cover one side of the chest and the front of the chest. Place the lace over one side of the chest. Dip the Soft Fan in water and brush over the lace to help it stick to the glaze. Use the wet Soft Fan to smooth the lace over the front of the chest. Cut off any extra lace. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat over the lace.  
  5. Cut a piece of lace fabric that is big enough to cover the remaining side of the chest. Place the lace over the side of the chest and brush with the wet Soft Fan. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat over the lace.  
  6. Using the Script Liner with SC-103 Lavendear, apply 1 coat over the entire chest. Allow glaze to loose it’s shine, but not dry completely. Remove the lace.  
  7. Using FD-258 Pure White, outline the wings, chest, and beak.  
  8. Using the Script Liner with SC-103 Lavendear, apply 1 puddle coat to the wings.  
  9. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 puddle coat to the beak. 
  10. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with CG-998 Pink Pixie, apply 2 coats to the rest of the body.  
  11. Stilt and fire to cone 06.  

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1595 Large Bird Silhouette  

Colors

  • CG-998 Pink Pixie  
  • FD-258 Pure White  
  • SC-16 Cotton Tail 
  • SC-103 Lavendear  

Decorating Accessories

  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge  
  • Water 
  • Pattern 
  • Pencil  
  • Scissors  
  • Lace fabric  

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