Design courtesy of Bisque Imports

This sweet little box is meant to hold prayers and wishes, whether they are large or small

MATERIALS

1312 Small Cross Box
CN033 Dark Butternut
CN074 Really Red
CN253 Dark Black

SUPPLIES

Assorted Royal Brush Aqualon Brushes
Pencil
Sponge
#3/0 Royal Aqualon 2250

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INSTRUCTIONS

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

2. Using a round Royal Brush, paint 2-3 solid coats of Dark Butternut on the outside of the box.

3. Next, open the box and paint the inside with 2-3 solid coats of Really Red.

4. Once the Dark Butternut has been allowed to dry, sketch the words, "Lord, hear my prayer" on the lid of the box across the widest part of the cross. Paint Black with the #3/0 Royal Aqualon 2250 Brush. Tip : When sketching your words, make sure to press lightly so as not to scrape through the background coat!

5. Paint small clusters of dots in Really Red just below your word- ing. Using #3/0 Royal Aqualon 2250 Brush, complete your flowers with black centers, stems, and details.

6. Let dry. Dip in Pure Brilliance glaze and Fire to Cone 06.