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Fun Project Idea! Mushrooms INSTRUCTIONS Jungle Gem Alone: Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. Using the Soft Fan with SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue, apply 3 coats to the base of the mushroom. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Using the Soft Fan with S-2702 Northern Lights, apply 2 coats to the top of the mushroom. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Jungle Gem over Stroke & Coat: Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. Using the Soft Fan with SC-76...

Fun Project Idea! Elements Elephant Planter INSTRUCTIONS Casting Secure the mold with straps. Pour slip into mold and allow to set for 15-20 minutes. Pour slip out of mold and allow to set up completely. Remove the piece from the mold. Clean seams and cut out a hole for the planter. Allow to dry completely. Bisque fire to cone 04. Glazing Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe the bisque to remove any dust. Using a soft fan, apply 2 coats of PC-601 Clear Cascades around the opening of the planter. Apply 2 coats...

Fun Project Ideas! TEAL COBBLESTONE PUMPKINS INSTRUCTIONS Hammered Pumpkin #1: Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust. Using the Soft Fan with FN-001 White, apply 3 coats to the entire pumpkin. Allow glaze to dry between coats. Using the Soft Fan with SG-202 White Cobblestone, apply 3 coats to the body of the pumpkin (not the stem). Allow glaze to lose its shine before applying the second and third coats, but do not wait until it is dry enough to crack. Using the Soft Fan with FN-042 Teal Blue, apply...

Fun Project Idea! ASTRO GEM PLANTERS INSTRUCTIONS Cast the mold in usual manner. Allow to dry! Clean the greenware with a Clean-Up Tool and sponge. Do not fire! Golden Sand Astro Gem Flowerpot Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of AS-513 Golden Sand to the outside of the flowerpot. Allow to dry! Bisque fire to shelf cone 04. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of EL-134 Mirror Blue to the inside of the flowerpot. And about 1.5” on the outer to rim of the flowerpot. Allow to dry! Using a CB-604#4 Soft Fan, plop...

Fun Project Idea! PINK AND WHITE GOLD RETRO TREE Designer: Elizabeth Carey Colors FN-209 Floral Pink SC-18 Rosey Posey OG802 White Gold OG803 MOP Brush-On INSTRUCTIONS Using the Soft Fan with SC-18 Rosey Posey, apply 1 coat to the outside of the tree and base. Use a damp sponge to remove most of the glaze, leaving it only in the crevices. Using the Soft Fan with FN-209 Floral Pink, apply 3 coats to the outside of the tree and base. Allow glaze to dry between coats. After the piece is dry, make sure to clean out any glaze in the holes....