Just for Me Technique Sheet

Design courtesy of Bisque Imports

Customize your own monogrammed clay plaque in just a few easy steps!

For step-by-step photos and additional project information, download the PDF!

MATERIALS

7825A Versa Clay
CC204-16 Cover Coat Neon Orange
CC205-16 Cover Coat Neon Green
CC206-16 Cover Coat Neon Red
PB26398 Pure Brilliance Dipping Glaze

SUPPLIES

Assorted Decorating Tools
Assorted Paintbrushes
Cardboard or Parchment Paper
Paper Towels
Water
Wooden Skewer

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut and roll out a slab of clay approximately 1/2" thick onto a sheet of cardboard or parchment paper.

2. Use an angled modeling tool - such as a wooden skewer - to cut out a rectangle plaque shape. Once cut, remove and place excess clay aside.

TIP: Use your finger to smooth out edges with water.

3. Roll out excess clay flat - approximately 1/4" - 1/2" thick. Use excess clay to cut out a large letter shape of your choice.

4. To attach the letter to the plaque shape, score cross-hatch grooves onto each joining surface. For example, score the underside of the letter and the plaque area on which the letter will be positioned. Once scored, apply a layer of watered down clay to each scored surface and attach the the pieces together. Once the letter is attached to the plaque shape, use your finger to blend the shapes together with water.

5. Use a cylinder shaped object like a thick marker or an assortment of decorating tools to create texture accents on each corner of the plaque.

6. Once clay is dry, use an assortment of Cover Coat paints to paint the project.

7. To create this project, paint the plaque background with 3 coats of Neon Green. Paint the letter shape with 3 coats of Neon Orange. Add large Neon Red dots to accent the plaque border.

8. Allow project to dry completely for 5-7 days, or until clay is no longer cool to the touch.

9. Fire the completed project to cone 04.

10. Once fired, dip project in Pure Brilliance and fire to cone 06.