Gogh Iris Mermaid Plaque

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

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Instructions

  1. Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  2. Using the Script Liner with SC-20 Cashew Later, apply 3 coats to the face (do not get any on eyes), arms and belly. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  3. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 2 coats to her eyes and the beads on her head. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  4. Using the Detail Liner with SC-27 Sour Apple, apply 2 coats to the irises of the eyes. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  5. Squeeze 1 TSP of SC-2 Melon-Choly onto the palette. Dip the sponge in the glaze and blot off any excess. Sponge the cheeks.
  6. Using the Detail Liner with SC-89 Cutie Pie Coral, apply 1 coat to the lips.
  7. Using the Soft Fan and Script liner with SC-6 Sunkissed, apply 1 coat over the areas of hair with texture. After the glaze is dry, wipe off with a damp sponge, leaving it in the crevices.
  8. Using the Soft Fan and Script Liner with SC-55 Yella Bout It, apply 2 coats to the hair. Shade the edges with SC-6 Sunkissed. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Using the Script Liner with SC-89 Cutie Pie Coral, apply 1 coat to the shell on her head. After the glaze is dry, wipe off with a damp sponge, leaving it in the crevices.
  10. Using the Script Liner with SC-2 Melon-Choly, apply 2 coats to the shell. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  11. Using the Script Liner with SC-13 Grapel, apply 3 coats to the starfish in her hands. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  12. Using the Script liner with SC-27 Sour Apple, apply 1 coat to the tip of her tail. Dip the same brush into SC-11 Blue Yonder and shade up to the base of her tail. Repeat for a total of 3 coats.
  13. Using the Script Liner with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 3 coats to her top and the band on her tail. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  14. Using the Soft Fan and Script Liner with CG-1001 Gogh Iris, apply 2 coats to her tail. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  15. Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline the details.
  16. Fire to cone 06.

Supplies

Form

  • MB-1531 Mermaid Plaque

Colors

  • CG-1001 Gogh Iris
  • SC-2 Melon-Choly
  • SC-6 Sunkissed
  • SC-11 Blue Yonder
  • SC-13 Grapel
  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-16 Cotton Tail
  • SC-20 Cashew Later
  • SC-27 Sour Apple
  • SC-55 Yella Bout It
  • SC-89 Cutie Pie Coral

Decorating Accessories

  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Water
  • Sponge
  • Palette

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