Forever Young Technique Sheet

Design courtesy of Bisque Imports

Spooky or sweet, you decide! We think it's a little of both!

MATERIALS

180 Coupe Round Platter
CN042-8 Bright Papaya
CN101-8 Light Heather
CN122-8 Bright Nautical
CN151-8 Light Blue Spruce
CN162-8 Bright Wintergreen
CN172-8 Bright Kelp
CN211-8 Light Taupe
CN253-8 Dark Black
CN282-8 Bright Brown
CN341-8 Light Pink
CN362-8 Ivory
CN373-8 Dark Honeysuckle
CN512-8 Green Apple

SUPPLIES

Assorted Aqualon Brushes
AS548 Mask 'N Peel
Skeleton Template
Pen
Straight Pin
Transfer Paper
Water

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Lightly wipe ware with a damp sponge to prepare surface for painting.

2. Using the skeleton template and transfer paper, trace the outline of the couple and the outline of the flowers onto the center of the platter. Apply an even layer of Mask 'n Peel to cover the couple and flowers. Let dry.

3. Apply 2-3 coats of Light Pink all over the platter. Let dry and peel off mask. Use the straight pin start pulling the mask off the bowl. Once started, feel free to use your hands for easier removal.

4. Carefully place transfer paper and template onto the piece again. Trace in the details of the couple's suit and dress.

5. Once traced, it's time to add some color! Fill in the arch of flowers and bouquet with Really Red, Bright Honeysuckle, Bright Papaya, and Light Blue Spruce. Use Green Apple, Bright Wintergreen, and Bright kelp to create the greenery.

6. Now it is time to paint the couple! Carefully paint the heads, arms, hands, and chest of the couple in Ivory. Paint his suit and top hat ribbon in Light Heather. Add in details with the Bright Nautical.

7. Outline wedding dress and add shading by watering down the glaze a bit to her dress and outline in Dark Black. Apply curly strokes of Bright Brown in her hair. Using the Dark Honeysuckle, fill in flowers around her hair.

8. Using the template and transfer paper, trace the words, "Til Death Do Us Part Is For Quitters" around the base and outline in Dark Black.

9. Now create 8 evenly spaced clusters of flowers to frame the plate. Use the previous flower colors and styles to keep a form of unity throughout.

10. Paint the back and edge of the platter in Really Red.

11. Dip in Pure Brilliance Dipping Glaze. Fire to cone 06.