Last week I decided to start making one new tile each week using the glazes & products on my shelves. Which if they turn out can be made into a plate, platter, bowl, vase or something useful if not better luck next week. I will show you what works, what doesn't and what I will do to change it. Here is my first tile where I am using my most recent glaze purchase combined with an old tried up crunchy jar!
CRYSTAL LEAF ART
Supply List:
6 inch tile or Bisque of your choice
sponge
fan brush
1 fern leaf
Duncan AG 405 Smokestack
Duncan AG 402 Turquoise Haze
Duncan 20026 Monterey Jade ( or any dried up crystal glaze)
Clear glaze
1. Wipe bisque piece with sponge to remove dust.
2. With the fan brush apply 2 coats of AG 405 smoke stack.
3 While second coat is still wet, press leaf face down into glaze; pressing out from center make sure all leaf tips are firmly into glaze.
Apply 2 coats of smokestack
press leaf into glaze
4. When second coat is dry and leaf firmly adhered; add 2 coats of AG 402 Turquoise Haze. Always brush from the center of the leaf out to the edges to avoid pulling it up.
5. Mix 1 Tbls. Monterey Jade ( smash up dried glaze with the back of a spoon) with 1 Tbls. clear glaze and apply to the edge of tile in a wavy pattern.
6. When shine is gone but still damp slowly pull the leaf off. If some parts stick...no worries it will burn off during the kiln firing.
7. Fire piece to 06.
Give this technique a try and send a photo of your art.
Make it a Great Day and Be Creative!
Enjoy...
Pamela
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