Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
Place some SG-401 Black Designer Liner onto a foam plate or some form of a pallet.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, pick up some water onto the brush and thin the SG-401 Black Designer Liner about the consistency of milk. Apply 1 coat to the outside of the skull mug. Allow to dry!
Using a Damp Sponge, wipe back the SG-401 Black leaving it in the crevices.
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of S-2101 Crystal Clear to the inside of the skull mug only. Allow to dry!
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of CC-107 Green Tea to the outside of the skull mug.. Allow to dry!
Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of CC-108 China Sea to the outside of the skull mug. Allow to dry!
Stilt and fire to cone 06.
Classic Crackle glazes need to be stained to enhance the crackle pattern. We use SS-138 Flat Black Softees Acrylic stain slightly thinned with water applied to the piece in sections then wiped back with a damp Paper Towel.