Mother-of-Pearl Bunny Gnome

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

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Instructions

  1. Pour CD-047 Bjorn Bunny Gnome mold ¼” thick. Refer to casting instructions.
  2. Once it is firm enough to handle, use the sponge to smooth down casting lines.
  3. Fire to cone 04.
  4. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat to the top half of the inner ear. Use the same brush with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo to blend down to the bottom of the inner ear. Repeat for a 2nd coat.
  5. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 1 coat to the outer edges of the “cheeks” below the nose. Use the same brush with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo to blend towards the center. Repeat for a 2nd coat.
  6. Using the Script Liner with SC-1 Pink-A-Boo, apply 2 coats to the nose. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply a highlight to the nose.
  7. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with FN-221 Milk Glass White, apply 3 coats to the fur on the bunny. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  8. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with FN-209 Floral Pink, apply 3 coats to the overalls and 2 coats to the inner ears. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Using the Script Liner with FN-207 Orange Slice, apply 3 coats to the carrot. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  10. Using the Script Liner with SC-85 Orkid, apply 2 coats to the buttons. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  11. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan with FN-216 Sea Glass, apply 3 coats to the end of the carrot and hat. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  12. Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline the mouth and add dots to the holes on the cheeks.
  13. Fire to cone 06.
  14. Using CB-425 1/2” Oval Glaze Mop with OG-803 Mother of Pearl, apply 1 coat to the wings.
  15. Fire to cone 020.

Supplies

Form

  • CD047 Bjorn Bunny Gnome

Colors

  • FN-207 Orange Slice
  • FN-209 Floral Pink
  • FN-216 Sea Glass
  • FN-221 Milk Glass White
  • SC-1 Pink-A-Boo
  • SC-15 Tuxedo
  • SC-16 Cotton Tail
  • SC-85 Orkid
  • OG-803 Mother-of-Pearl

Decorating Accessories

  • CB-425 1/2” Oval Glaze Mop
  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-106 #6 Script Liner
  • RB-110 10/0 Detail Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Casting instructions
  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Palette

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