IMD-615/8 Painting Technique

Goblets

Supplies by Mayco Colors: EL-118 Blue Grotto, PC-601 Clear Cascade, SP-254 Speckled Vanilla Dip, SC-32  Bluebeard

General Directions:  Begin with properly cleaned and fired 04 bisque.  For candlesticks, make sure hole is large enough to fit a candle cup.  Goblets should be slip attached to desired stem.

Technique

• 1.      Apply 3 coats of Blue Grotto to the inside and outside of each piece.  Allow to thoroughly dry.  Wipe back Celtic design area back to bisque.
• 2.      Use 3 coats of Speckled Vanilla Dip on the Celtic design areas.  When dry, float Bluebeard to all the areas where the design goes under itself.  There are a lot.
• 3.      Apply 1 coat of Clear Cascade to the rim, diamonds and dots.  Apply another coat of Blue Grotto over these same areas.
• 4.      Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06.