Chicks Dessert Plate

Create a whimsical plate for Easter or spring with central chicks and corn kernels. This colorful plate from I Love to Create is easy to paint with the included template.

Materials:

• Concepts® Underglazes for Bisque and Majolica

CN 292 Bright Purple
CN 501 Neon Yellow
CN 502 Neon Blue

• Signature Brushes

SB 802 No. 1 Liner
SB 807 No. 6 Fan Glaze
SB 812 No. 10 Round

• French Dimensions™ FD 254 Black Licorice
• Clear Glazes- IN 1001 Envision Clear Glaze
   
• Pen
• Clay Carbon paper
• Duncan mold, Fluted Dessert Plate
• Pattern
   

Instructions:

1. Align design of chicks and corn pattern on piece (04 bisque) as desired. Place the transfer paper underneath the pattern and transfer onto the piece using the ballpoint pen.
    
2. Using the #10 Round and the #1 Liner brush as needed, apply 3 coats to create chicks and corn, as follows, letting dry between coats:
   CN 501 Neon Yellow: chicks and corn
   CN 504 Neon Orange: beaks and feet
    
3. Apply 3 coats of CN 502 Neon Blue on plate.
    
4. Apply 3 coats of CN 292 Bright Purple to rim of plate.
    
5. Outline chicks and corn with FD 254 Black. Let dry.
    
6. Using Fan Brush apply 2 coats of IN 1001 Clear.
    
7. Allow the piece to dry thoroughly. Stilt the piece and fire to shelf cone 06.