- Wipe chopstick holders with damp sponge to remove bisque dust.
- Use pencil to freehand draw teardrop shape on each piece where shown or transfer pattern by placing piece of clay carbon paper between bisque and pattern and tracing over design.
- Pour puddle of Neon Red onto foil. Using No. 8 Round, paint fronts and backs of two Chopstick Holders, carefully painting around teardrop shape on front. Paint two coats, letting dry between coats. Let dry.
- Pour a puddle of Black onto foil. Use the No. 8 Round to paint three coats of Black onto the front and back of third Chopstick Holder, carefully painting around the teardrop shape on front. Let dry.
- On the red pieces, use the No. 4 Liner to paint in the teardrop with three coats of Black, letting dry between coats. Leave a small comma-shaped section of white for highlight.
- Repeat step for black Chopstick Holder, painting the teardrop Neon Red. Let dry.
- Lightly brush one coat of Pure Brilliance™ onto each Chopstick Holder. Pour needed amount of Pure Brilliance™ into a paper cup and water down to a milky consistency. Brush one coat of this mixture over first coat of Pure Brilliance™ and let dry.
- Stilt and fire each piece to witness cone 06.
- Wrap silver wire around the indented area of each piece several times, then twist and create a small loop on backside. Use needle-nose pliers to attach a silver jump ring to chain and close around loops on backsides of Chopstick Holders.
- Use needle-nose pliers to connect multiple chains if desired, then attach clasp to ends of necklace.
Miscellaneous Notes:
You will need three chopstick holders bisque pieces. |
