Making Your Own Dinnerware
Can't
find the right set of dishes or that perfect gift? Make your own! Even a
beginner will have success with this ceramic craft project.
YOU
WILL NEED:
Ceramics
in green ware
Glazes
(We used Gare in Vanilla Spice, Willow & Gare Bumpy Doodles in White)
Cleaning
tools
Water
Brushes
Pencil
HOW
TO DO IT:
-
Clean
plate by removing any seams caused by the mold.
-
Lightly
wash with a soft sponge.
-
Fire
plate.
-
Apply
Vanilla Spice glaze using 3 to 4 coats. Allow drying time in between coats.
Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Note:
When applying glaze
keep the brush strokes in the same direction, do not crosshatch.
-
Let
the last coat dry thoroughly.
-
Trace
or draw on pattern.
-
Following
manufactures instructions, use the white Bumpy Doodle bottle and outline the
pattern. Allow to dry.
Note:
Do not let the tip of the bottle
touch the piece.
-
Using
a small brush, apply one coat of willow to the inside the Bumpy Doodle out
line. Allow to dry.
-
Apply
a second coat to one side of each leaf. The second coat of Willow will
slightly darken that section of the leaf.
-
Fire.
Editors Note: Check in your area to locate a ceramic studio to
fire your pieces, or a specialty store such as Petroglyphs to
create this type of project.
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