Acrylic Faceted Dog

Designer: Bob Moreni

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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. Using a Basecoat Brush, apply 1-2 coats of SS-237 Dark Brown to the back area of the dog.
  3. Drybrush the back area of the dog with a mix of SS-237 Dark Brown and SS-45 Buttermilk to lighten. Highlight with SS-45 Buttermilk.
  4. Basecoat legs (except the feet, tip of tail, chest and stripe on top of head) head and neck with SS-234 Medium Mocha.
  5. Drybrush with SS-194 Medium Taupe then with SS-212 Light Umber. Highlight with a little SS-45 Buttermilk in the brush.
  6. Basecoat all white areas with SS-127 Medium Portrait.
  7. Drybrush with SS-45 Buttermilk then SS-135 White.
  8. Shade all deep crevices of all brown areas with SS-24 Chocolate Fudge and around the white areas with SS-234 Medium Mocha.
  9. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail brush, apply SS-183 Rich Peach to the nose and mouth.
  10. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail and a CB-110 #10/0 Line, apply SS-135 White to the eye area, Apply SS-19 Country Sage to the iris, shade with SS-57 Accent Green, Use SS-138 Black for the pupils and outlines. Add a highlight of SS135 White.
  11. Apply Matte Sealer of choice to each piece. Allow to dry!
  12. Apply 2 coats of AC-501 Gloss Brush on Sealer to the eyes, nose and mouth.
  13. DO NOT FIRE!

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1516 Faceted Dog Bisque or CD1516+ Faceted Dog Molds

Colors

  • SS-24 Chocolate Fudge
  • SS-45 Buttermilk
  • SS-135 White
  • SS-138 Black
  • SS-127 Medium Portrait
  • SS-194 Medium Taupe
  • SS-212 Light Umber
  • SS-234 Medium Mocha
  • SS-237 Dark Brown

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-110 #10/0 Liner
  • CB-202 #2 Detail Liner
  • AC-501 Gloss Sealer
  • Basecoat Brushes
  • Assorted Drybrushes

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Foam Plates
  • Paper Towels
  • Water Bowl
  • Matte Sealer – Spray or Brush On
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