Earthy Snowman

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Last Updated: Monday, 18 March 2019 16:08

Instructions

1. Strap and cast the mold with low fire casting slip.
2. When leather hard, remove from the mold and cut out a hole in the back for a light kit and small holes around the jacket for tree lights.
3. Allow to dry. Then clean and fire to shelf cone 04 bisque.
4. Using the CB-604 # 4 Soft Fan, apply 1 slightly thinned coat of EL-137 Black Adventurine to the entire piece.
5. Using a dampened sponge, wipe back the color, leaving it just in the recessed areas.
6. Using the CB-604 # 4 Soft Fan and the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 1 coat of SC-16 Cotton Tail to the snow areas.
7. Using the CB-106 Soft Fan and the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of EL-143 Cactus Blossom to the jacket.
8. Using the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of EL-146 Rain Cloud to the gloves and buttons.
9. Using the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of EL-142 Grass to the scarf.
10. Using the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of EL-144 Dark Amethyst to the hat band.
11. Using the CB-106 # 6 Script Liner, apply 2 coats of EL-147 Creek Bed to the hat.
12. Using the CB-404 # 4 Pointed Round, apply 1 heavy coats of SG-302 Snowfall to the Cotton Tail areas.
13. Using the CB-110 # 10/0 Mini Liner, apply 2 coats of SC-97 Can't Elope to the nose.
14. Using the CB-110 # 10/0 Mini Liner, apply 1 coat of SC-16 Cotton Tail to the eye, then SC-31 The Blues for the iris and SC-15 Tuxedo for the pupal.
15. Sketch on holly leaves to the jacket.
16. Using the CB-404 # 4 Pointed Round, apply 1 coat of SC-26 Green Thumb, and using the brush handle, SC-74 Hot Tamale for the berries.
17. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 05/06.
18. Add the lighting kit and glue in the Christmas light bulbs.