Norse Blue Engobe Resist Latte Mug

Designer: Elizabeth Downing

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Instructions

  1. Wipe dust from bisque with a damp sponge.
  2. Using a #4 soft fan brush (RB-144) apply 2 coats of SW 002 Speckled Buff Engobe to the bottom 2/3 of the mug and bottom 2/3 of handle. 
  3. Let dry completely. 
  4. Apply vinyl resist or lightly hand draw with a pencil leaf pattern on top of engobe.
  5.  If using a vinyl resist, apply 2 coats of Brick Red Engobe over entire Speckled Buff Engobe. Remove resist before the Brick Red Engobe dries completely prior to firing. Do not fire with vinyl resist left on mug.
  6. If hand drawing a pattern, apply (AC302) Wax Resist over the area where Brick Red Engobe will not be needed, using a brush dedicated solely to wax application.
  7.  When wax is completely dry, apply 2 coats of Brick Red Engobe over entire Speckled Buff Engobe.
  8.  When engobe is dry, apply 3 coats of SW166 Norse Blue to top 1/3 of the mug and the top of handle.
  9.  Fire to cone 6.

Supplies

Form

  • SB120 Latte Mug

Colors

  • SW166 Norse Blue
  • EG002 Speckled Buff Engobe
  • EG003 Brick Red Engobe

Decorating Accessories

  • RB144 #4 Soft Fan
  • AC302 Wax Resist

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
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