Catch a Yeti Mug
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Courtesy: www.maycocolors.com
- Artist: Elizabeth Carey
This Project Uses
- Yeti Mug bisque (MAYCO MB1554)
- Dutch Enamelware (MAYCO CG788-004)
- White (MAYCO FN001-004)
- Blue Yonder (MAYCO SC011-002)
- Tuxedo (MAYCO SC015-002)
- Cotton Tail (MAYCO SC016-002)
- My Blue Heaven (MAYCO SC045-002)
- Cara-Bein Blue (MAYCO SC076-002)
- Potter's Sponge - Synthetic (CLSP001)
- 10-Well Paint Palette (ROYAL D38)
- Assorted Sponge Stencil Brushes (3 pack) (DARIC 1208-68) Discontinued
- Medium Sponge Stencil Brush - 1.25" Round (DARIC 1118-39) Out Of Stock
- Sponge On A Stick - 1-1/4" Round (MAYCO AC213) Out Of Stock
Directions
Directions
Adults
- Begin with properly fired cone 04 bisque. Moisten a sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
- Using the Script Liner with SC-16 Cotton Tail, apply 3 coats to the eyes, horns, teeth and toenails. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Using the Script Liner with SC-45 My Blue Heaven, apply 1 coat to the irises and 3 coats to the nose. Using the Script Liner and Soft Fan, apply 3 coats to the background and bottom of the mug. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Using the Script Liner with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 3 coats to the face, feet and hands. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Using the Script Liner with CG-788 Dutch Enamelware, apply 2 coats to the body of the yeti. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, outline the details on the yeti.
- Squeeze around 1 TBS of SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue onto the palette. Dip the sponges in the glaze and stamp the palette a few times to remove any excess glaze. Then stamp the background of the mug. Repeat until you have enough circles.
- Using the Soft Fan with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 3 coats to the handle and inside of the mug. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Fire to cone 06.
Kids - Great for Story Time with the book How to Catch a Yeti
- 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 mug. Allow glaze to dry between coats.
- Using the Script Liner with SC-45 My Blue Heaven, apply 1 coat to the irises and nose.
- Using the Script Liner with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 1 coat to the face, feet and hands.
- Using the Script Liner with CG-788 Dutch Enamelware, apply 1 coat to the body of the yeti.
- Squeeze around 1 TBS of SC-45 My Blue Heaven, SC-11 Blue Yonder and SC-76 Cara-Bein Blue onto the palette. Dip the sponges in the glaze and stamp the palette a few times to remove any excess glaze. Then stamp the background of the mug. Repeat until the background and handle are covered in circles.
- Using the Soft Fan with SC-11 Blue Yonder, apply 1 coat to the inside of the mug.
- Using the Detail Liner with SC-15 Tuxedo, make dots in the eyes and a line for the mouth. Smaller kids will not be able to outline the details, but they can try if desired.
- Fire to cone 06.