Molten Stoneware
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- Last Updated: Tuesday, 28 March 2017 19:18
Stroke & Coat, Stoneware Glazes and wax resist combine for a "hot" look.
Bisque
- CD-1127 - Round Pot
- SC-87 Ruby Slippers
- SW-104 Black Walnut
- AC-302 Wax Resist
- BT-910 Synthetic Sponges
- CB-406 #6 Pointed Round
- CB-604 #4 Soft Fan
- AC-525 Brush Cleaner
- Stoneware Casting Slip
Instructions
- Cast the CD-1127 Round Pot with Stoneware casting slip.
- Remove the ware from the mold. Allow to dry.
- Clean the stoneware greeware by carfully removing the seamlines using a clean-up tool.
- Bisque fire the piece to shelf cone 04.
- Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
- Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2 coats of SC-87 Ruby Slippers on the outside of the pot.
- Condition a CB-406 #6 pointed Round by dampening the brush in water and squeezing out any excess water. Load the brush with AC-525 Brush Cleaner then squeeze between a paper towel.
- Apply a good coat of AC-302 Wax Resist on the desired areas (in this case, the red "oval" areas). Allow to dry.
- Dip the entire piece into SD-104 Black Walnut. Do 2 dipped coats. Allow to dry in between each coat).
- With a damp sponge clean the glaze off the bottom of the piece, (dry-foot).
- Fire to shelf cone 6 (mid-range).