Butterflying

Foam stamps and blended colors make this project.



Products Used

Bisque
  • MB-1071 - 18" Oval Platter
Color
  • SC-74 - Hot Tamale
  • SC-75 - Orange-A-Peel
  • SC-76 - Cara-bein Blue
  • S-2101 - Crystal Clear Brushing
Decorating Accessories
  • CB-604 - #4 Soft Fan
  • BT-910 - Synthetic Sponges
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Additional Materials
  • Paper Towel
  • Assorted Styles of Foam Stamps
Project Info

Instructions


  1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  2. For this technique it is recommended to use colors with deep pigment.
  3. Condition a sponge by wetting with water. Squeeze out all the water then roll in a paper towel to remove any remaining moisture.
  4. Place the following colors onto a palette: SC-74 Hot Tamale, SC-75 Orange-A-Peel and SC-76 Cara-bein Blue.
  5. Using the conditioned sponge, pick up one of the colors at a time and sponge the color onto the stamp. Repeat with the remaining colors till all of the stamp is covered.
  6. Position the stamp onto the piece. Using your fingertips, press the stamp all over the back surface of the stamp. Remove the stamp.
  7. Repeat steps #5 and #6 till the piece is covered with the desired amount of stamping.
  8. Clean the sponge and stamps.
  9. Using a conditioned sponge, pinch the sponge and load it with SC-76 Cara-bein Blue. Run the sponge around the outside edge of the piece creating a border. Allow to dry.
  10. Apply 2 coast of S-2101 Crystal Clear Brushing to all sides of the platter. Allow to dry.
  11. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.

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