Astro Gem Vase with Mother of Pearl

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. In a small cup, thin some FN-009 Black.  Pour the glaze into the vase and roll around coating the inside of the vase.  Leave the vase turned upside down to drain.  When done draining, wipe off any spills of glaze with a damp sponge. 
  3. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of AS-512 Black Diamond to the lower portion of the outside of the vase.  Allow to dry! 
  4. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of FN-009 to the upper portion of the vase. Allow to dry! 
  5. Place some AC-302 Wax Resist onto a foam plate.  Apply a coat of Wax Resist about a half inch above the AS-512 Black Diamond on the FN-009 Black glaze.   Allow to dry!   With a Sea Wool Sponge, sponge 1 coat of the AC-302 Wax Resist over the AS-12 Black Diamond creating a lace effect.  Allow to dry! 
  6. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of S-2101 Crystal Clear Brushing glaze over the wax area.  Allow to dry! 
  7. Stilt and fire to cone 06. 
  8. Using an OB-901 Mother of Pearl ¼” Shader, apply 1 coat of OG803 Mother of Pearl to the outside of the vase.  Clean the brush with OA901 Essence.  Allow to dry! 
  9. Stilt and fire to cone 020. 

Supplies

Form

  • MB-885 Great Shapes Vase 

Colors

  • FN-009 Black 
  • AS-512 Black Diamond 
  • OG803 Mother of Pearl 

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-604 #4 Soft Fan 
  • OB-901 Mother of Pearl ¼” Shader 
  • AC-302 Wax Resist 
  • OA901 Essence  

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Foam Plates 
  • Paper Towels 
  • BT-910 Synthetic Sponge 
  • Water Bowl 
  • Small Cup 
  • Sea Wool Sponge 
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