Cone Trees

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Last Updated: Thursday, 12 June 2014 18:38

Simple and easy design using Stroke & Coat and Stamps.

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
2. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 2-3 coats of FN-001 White to the trees only.
3. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of SC-74 Hot Tamale to the base of the trees.
4. Using the AC-213 Sponge on a Stick, load the sponge with SC-36 Irish Luck. Tap the SC-36 Irish Luck onto the ST-107 Holly Border Stamp then press the stamp gently onto the Large Cone Tree. Continue stamping around the piece. Allow to dry.
5. Using the AC-213 Sponge on a Stick, load the sponge with SC-36 Irish Luck. Tap the SC-36 Irish Luck onto the ST-113 Circulate Stamp then press the stamp gently onto the Small Cone Tree. Continue stamping around the piece. Allow to dry.
6. Using a CB-110 #10/0 Liner, touch up any missed spots on the stamped areas.
7. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, apply 1 coat of SC-74 Hot Tamale to some of the circles on the small tree (refer to photo).
8. Using the end of a brush handle, dot the holly berries with 1 coat of SC-74 Hot Tamale. Allow to dry.
9. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.