Owl-ways Lucky

This Project Uses

• Ruffleware Mug bisque (MAYCO MB0110) Discontinued
• Leapin' Lizard (MAYCO SC007-002)
• Tuxedo (MAYCO SC015-002)
• Cotton Tail (MAYCO SC016-002)
• Dandelion (MAYCO SC024-002)
• Green Thumb (MAYCO SC026-002)
• Irish Luck (MAYCO SC036-002)
• Yellow-Orange (MAYCO FN044-004)
• Crystal Clear Brushing (pint) (MAYCO S2101-016)
• Script Liner Brush - Size 6 (MAYCO CB106)
• Mini Liner Brush - Size 10/0 (MAYCO CB110)
• Detail Liner Brush - Size 2 (MAYCO CB202)
• Soft Fan Brush - Size 4 (MAYCO CB604)
• Clay Carbon Paper - 12 pack (MAYCO AC230)
• Potter's Sponge - Synthetic (CLSP001)

Directions

1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque.  Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
2. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, load with water to thin SC-7 Leapin’ Lizard and apply 1 thinned coat to the entire outside of the mug. Be aware of your brushstrokes because they will show.  Allow to dry.
3. With a pencil and AC-230 Clay Carbon Paper to transfer the lettering and the owl image to the mug.
4. Using a CB-110 #10/0 Liner, apply 1 coat of SC-24 Dandelion to the lettering and 2 coats to the frame around the owl.
5. Next, apply 2 coats of SC-36 Irish Luck to the letters with the same brush, leaving a halo of the Dandelion peeking out from behind the letters.
6. Using a CB-106 #6 Script Liner, fill the owls body in with 2 coats of SC-26 Green Thumb.
7. Apply 2 coats of SC-16 Cotton tail around the eyes and add some feathers to his chest.
8. Apply 2 coats of SC-36 Irish Luck to the bird’s vest and hat.
9. Using a CB-202 #2 Detail Liner add his beak, feet, bowtie, vest button, and hat buckle with 2 coats of SC-24 Dandelion.
10. Apply, 1 coat of SC-15 Tuxedo to the bird’s eyes and strap around the hat.
11. Outline the eyes with 1 coat of SC-36 Irish Luck.
12. Using a CB-110 #10/0 Liner, add highlights to the eyes with SC-16 Cotton Tail and small feathers under the eyes with SC-26 Green Thumb.
13. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 3 coats of FN-044 Yellow Orange to the inside of the mug.   Allow to dry.
14. Using a CB-604 #4 Soft Fan, apply 1 coat of S-2102 Crystal Clear Brushing to the outside of the mug. Or dip in Clear Glaze of Choice.
15. Stilt and fire to shelf cone 06/05.