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CRYSTAL PUMPKINS WITH FIRED GOLD

Posted by Tony Tabor on

CRYSTAL PUMPKINS WITH FIRED GOLD

Designer: Elizabeth Carey

 

SUPPLIES

Form

  • MB-1567 Tall Knit Pumpkin
  • MB-1568 Round Hammered Pumpkin
  • MB-1043 Squatty Pumpkin

Colors

  • CG-716 Pagoda Green
  • EL-101 Oyster Shell
  • EL-132 Rust Red
  • EL-133 Autumn
  • EL-142 Grass
  • OG-801 Bright Gold
  • S-2708 Oriental Carmel
  • S-2726 Cheetah

Decorating Accessories

  • RB-144 #4 Soft Fan
  • RB-104 #4 Liner

Miscellaneous Accessories

  • Sponge
  • Water
  • Gold Essence

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
  2. Using the Soft Fan with EL-132 Rust Red, apply 1 coat to the body of the large pumpkin. You do not need to glaze the stem.
  3. Use a damp sponge to wipe off most of the glaze, leaving it only in the crevices.
  4. Using the Soft Fan with EL-132 Autumn, apply 2 coats to the entire large pumpkin including the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  5. Using the Soft Fan with S-2708 Oriental Carmel, apply 2 coats to the top half of the pumpkin. Do not glaze the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  6. Using the Soft Fan with EL-142 Grass, apply 2 coats to the entire medium pumpkin including the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  7. Using the Soft Fan with CG-716 Pagoda Green, apply 2 coats to the top half of the medium pumpkin. Do not glaze the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  8. Using the Soft Fan with EL-101 Oyster Shell, apply 2 coats to the entire small pumpkin including the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  9. Using the Soft Fan with S-2726 Cheetah, apply 2 coats to the top half of the small pumpkin. Do not glaze the stem. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
  10. Fire to cone 06.
  11. Using the Liner with OG-801 Bright Gold, apply 1 even coat to the stems. Make sure to apply in a well-ventilated area. Clean brush with Gold Essence.
  12. Fire to Cone 018.