Stoneware and Earthenware Snow Gems Mushrooms

Large Rounded Mushroom 

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
2. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round, apply 1 coat of SC033 Fruit Of The Vine to the area under the mushroom top and the top area of the stem.  Allow to dry! 
3. With a damp sponge, wipe back the excess color leaving the color in the deep crevices.  Allow to dry!  
4. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round, Apply 2 coats of SC074 Hot Tamale to the area under the mushroom top and to the top area of the stem right over the previous color. Allow to dry!  
5. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of SC033 Fruit Of The Vine to the lower section of the mushroom stem. 
6. Stir well the SG302 Spearmint Snow Gem then put lid back on the jar and shake well to get the crystals mixed in the glaze.  Place some on a paper plate or palette to keep the crystals from settling back to the bottom of the jar. 
7. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed round, apply 2-3 coats of SG304 Berry Snow Gem to the mushroom top avoiding the dots. 
8. Place a teaspoon of SG304 Berry Snow Gem into a small 2-ounce cup then add about 10 – 12 drops of SC033 Fruit Of The Vine, mix well. 
9. Using a CB404 #4 Pointed Round, apply 2-3 coats of this mixed color to the dots on the mushroom top. Allow to dry! 
10. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing glaze to the area under the top of the mushroom and to the mushroom stem.  Allow to dry. 
11. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06-05.  

Large Pointed Mushroom 

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
2. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round, apply 1 coat of SC012 Moody Blue to the area under the mushroom top.  Allow to dry! 
3. With a damp sponge, wipe back the excess color leaving the color in the deep crevices.  Allow to dry!  
4. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round, Apply 2 coats of SSC011 Blue Yonder to the area under the mushroom top right over the previous color. Allow to dry!  
5. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of SC027 Sour Apple to the lower section of the mushroom stem. 
6. Stir well the SG302 Spearmint Snow Gem then put lid back on the jar and shake well to get the crystals mixed in the glaze.  Place some on a paper plate or palette to keep the crystals from settling back to the bottom of the jar. 
7. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of SG302 Spearmint to the top half of the mushroom top. 
8. Place 2 teaspoon of SG302 Spearmint Snow Gem into a small 2-ounce cup then add about 10 – 12 drops of SC012 Moody Blue, mix well. 
9. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of this mixed color to the bottom half of the mushroom top blending into the color placed on the top half. Allow to dry!’ 
10. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing glaze to the area under the top of the mushroom and to the mushroom stem.  Allow to dry. 
11. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06-05. 

Stoneware Amanita Mushroom 

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
2. Using a CB408#8 Pointed Round, apply 1 coat of SC033 Fruit Of The Vine to the area under the mushroom top and to the stem.  Allow to dry! 
3. With a damp sponge, wipe back the excess color leaving the color in the deep crevices.  Allow to dry!  
4. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SC074 Hot Tamale to the area under the mushroom top and to the Stem. Allow to dry!  
5. Stir well the SG304 Berry Snow Gem then put lid back on the jar and shake well to get the crystals mixed in the glaze.  Place some on a paper plate or palette to keep the crystals from settling back to the bottom of the jar. 
6. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of SG304 Berry Snow Gem to the mushroom top. Allow to dry! 
7. Using a DB805 #3 Fan, apply a coat of SC074 Hot Tamale around the edge of the mushroom streaking it from the edge to war the center of the mushroom.   Allow to dry! 
8. Make sure to dry foo the piece.  Do Not Stilt! 
9. Place on a clean kiln shelf. 
10. Fire to shelf cone 6.  

Russula Mushroom 

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.  
2. Using a CB408 #8 Pointed Round, apply 1 coat of SC012 Moody Blue to the area under the mushroom top.  Allow to dry! 
3. With a damp sponge, wipe back the excess color leaving the color in the deep crevices.  Allow to dry!  
4. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SSC011 Blue Yonder to the area under the mushroom top right over the previous color. Allow to dry!  
5. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of SC008 Just Froggy to the stem.  
6. With a damp sponge, wipe back the excess color leaving the color in the deep crevices.  Allow to dry!  
7. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SC027 Sour Apple to 2 the mushroom stem. 
8. Stir well the SG302 Spearmint Snow Gem then put lid back on the jar and shake well to get the crystals mixed in the glaze.  Place some on a paper plate or palette to keep the crystals from settling back to the bottom of the jar. 
9. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of SG302 Spearmint to the top half of the mushroom top about halfway down. 
10. Place 2 teaspoon of SG302 Spearmint Snow Gem into a small 2-ounce cup then add about 10 – 12 drops of SC012 Moody Blue, mix well. 
11. Using a CB604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of this mixed color to the bottom half of the mushroom top blending into the color placed on the top half. Allow to dry! 
12. Using a DB805 #3 Fan, apply a coat of SC012 Moody Blue around the edge of the mushroom streaking it from the edge to war the center of the mushroom.   Allow to dry! 
13. Make sure to dry foo the piece.  Do Not Stilt! 
14. Place on a clean kiln shelf. 
15. Fire to shelf cone 6. 

 Additional Adaptations & Tips if needed. 

• Make sure to mix the crystals well from the bottom of the jar of Snow Gem. 
• Placing the mixed color on a paper plate or palette will keep the crystals from settling back in the bottom of the jar. 
• Be careful not to drag the crystal that it scratches the glaze. If not smoothed out it will fire as a scratch. 
• By placing a coat of clear glaze on the bisque surface helps keep the Snow Gem from pulling back.