Classic Crackle Pumpkin

Instructions

Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of UG-85 Orange Sorbet to the pumpkin. Allow to dry between each coat thoroughly! Do Not force dry!
Using a CB-408 #8 Pointed Round, apply 3 coats of UG-31 Chocolate to the Stem. Allow to dry between each coat. When last coat has dried, drybrush the high areas of the stem with UG-220 Sage.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, highlight the pumpkin with UG-203 Squash Yellow.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of UG -31 Chocolate and UG-220 sage from the stem down about 2 inches. The apply 1 coat of UG-57 Spice Brown from the bottom up.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, load the brush with water, pat excess off on a paper towel. Load one side of the brush with UG-31 Chocolate and shade the deep crevices of the pumpkin. Allow to dry!
At this point you can either fire the Fundamental colors at this time to a cone 04to set the colors. Or go to the next step.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of CC-101 Transparent Crackle glaze to the pumpkin. Allow to dry between each coat.
Stilt and fire to cone 06.
To make the crackle pattern to show up. Wait a couple of days for the crackle pattern to develop. Then use some form of stain like SS-138 Flat Black or India Ink. Apply the color in a small area then wipe back with a paper towel or soft cloth.
Do No Fire!

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