Summer Beach Vase

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. Thin a small amount of FN060 Mushroom with water to the consistency of coffee cream in a small cup. Pour the glaze into the vase then roll the glaze pouring it out slowly. Leave the vase upside down to drain till the shine is gone.
  3. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of FN001 White to the outside of the vase.
  4. Cut out 2 copies of each pattern.
  5. Position the pattern on the piece and attach by wetting the surface with water ten place the pattern, dab with a damp sponge. When all patterns are applied dab the area with a paper towel to help secure the pattern to the piece.
  6. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of FN059 Cashmere to the upper part of the outside side of the vase and FN057 Periwinkle to the lower half. Allow to dry!
  7. Using a pencil and AC230 Clay Carbon Paper, trace the patterns onto the vase. Remove the patterns before the glaze dries.
  8. Outline each design using FD258 Black Licorice French Dimensions. Allow to dry!
  9. Using a CB202 #2 Detail Liner apply 2 puddled coats of CG1003 Beach Party to the starfish.
  10. Using a CB202 #2 Detail Liner apply 2 puddled coats of CG1006 Purple Reign to one of the seashells and CG1005 Maroon Lagoon to the other seashell.
  11. Using a CB202 #2 Detail Liner apply 2 puddled coats of CG1009 Chery Limeade to the main part of the shell of the turtle and CG1007 Blueberry Bubblegum to edge of the shell. Allow to dry!
  12. Using a CB202 #2 Detail Liner apply 2 puddled coats of CG1008 Blue Guppy to the body of the turtle.
  13. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of the FN057 Periwinkle around the middle of the vase creating a wave effect followed by 1- 2 coats ofSC016 Cotton Tail then SG302 Snowfall. Allow to dry!
  14. Stilt and fire to cone 06/05.

Supplies

Form

  • MB1612 Flora Vase

Colors

  • FN001 White
  • FN057 Periwinkle
  • FN059 Cashmere
  • FN060 Mushroom
  • CG1003 Peach Party
  • CG1004 Berry Tart
  • CG1005 Maroon Lagoon
  • CG1006 Purple Reign
  • CG1007 Blueberry Bubblegum
  • CG1008 Blue Guppy
  • CG1009 Cherry Limeade
  • FD258 Black Licorice

Decorating Accessories

  • CB110 #10/0 Liner
  • CB202 #2 Detail Liner
  • CB604 #4 Soft Fan 

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Glazed Tile for a Palette
  • Small Cup
  • Paper Towels
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Stylus
  • Pattern

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