Product Discovery: Compare & Contrast Foundations and Stroke & Coat

Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.

On the back of the canvas, use SG-401 Black to write “Stroke and Coat” on the top half and “Foundations” on the bottom half.

Use the ruler to measure 3” down from the top on both sides of the canvas. Mark with a pencil. Use the MC-001 6mm Low Track Masking Tape to make a line going through the marks. Make sure the tape goes completely down both sides of the canvas.

Using the Soft Fan with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 3 coats above the tape. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

Using the Soft Fan with FN-018 Bright Blue, apply 3 coats below the tape. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

Pull up the tape before the glaze is completely dry.

Use the scissors to cut the fish from the pattern. Place them on the canvas and trace around them with the pencil.

Using the Script Liner with SC-97 Cant-elope, apply 3 coats to the upper fish. Avoid the eye. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

Using the Script Liner with FN-052 Tangerine, apply 3 coats to the lower fish. Avoid the eye. Allow glaze to dry between coats.

Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, make a large dot for the eye and dots coming from the mouth on the upper fish.

Using the Script Liner with FN-001 White, make a large dot for the eye and dots coming from the mouth on the lower fish.

Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline the details on the upper fish. Use the Script Liner to fill in the dividing line on the canvas.

Using the Detail Liner with FN-009 Black, outline the detail on the lower fish.

Fire to cone 06.