Gnome Planter

Colors in the order they go on

Tools

• Fan Brush
• Med. Round Brush
• Sm. Round Brush
• Paint Palette/Dishes

Prep your piece

• Before you get started, be sure there's no dust on your piece. A dry or suuuper damp sponge can help get any excess dust you find off.
• Next, use a water-based marker to draw a line around the foot (bottom) of the piece - this is the do not paint line. Anything glazed below that line will stick to our kiln shelves and ruin your work (sad for everyone).
• Lastly, be sure to let your glazes dry fully between coats. Otherwise, we might end up with issues during firing such as pinholing or crawling.

Here's how tap a step when it's done

1. 1Use a fan brush to apply 2 thick coats of Fool's Gold on the inside of the planter.
2. 2Apply 2 coats of Ivy around the inside of the rim.
3. 3Using a med. round brush, apply 3 coats of Birch on the nose.
4. 4Apply 3 coats of Alabaster to the beard.
5. 5Use a fan brush to apply 2 coats of Birch on the outside of the planter.
6. 6Use a small round brush to add a thin layer of Micro Pearl at the top of the beard and under the nose.
7. 7Apply 2 coats of Galaxy on the outside of the planter using a fan brush.
8. 8Apply 2 coats of Winter Wood around the brim of the hat.
9. 9Add 2 coats of Speckled Buff Engobe to the bottom of your piece.
10. 10Ask us how to sign your work then leave it with us for firing!

Tips

• Note: this layer should only be about 1/2 inch in thickness.
• Note: this glaze will run, so keep these coats light.