It’s been a long cold winter here in Salt Lake City, then, suddenly, it’s SPRING! Ah well, I daresay it will snow soon. For the kiln carving pattern this month, we’re going to kick things up a notch and make the pattern a little more complex. There are lots of photos and I’m sure you all will have no trouble whatsoever!
Step 1:
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Step 2:
Carefully cut out the shaded gray shamrocks with a sharp X-acto knife or razor blade. I use a new blade for each new project. Set aside the cut out shamrocks for use later.
Step 3:
Cut out the border of the pattern, and poke holes through the paper to mark where the X’s are.
Step 4:
Place the cut out shamrocks on the dots. There is a little wiggle room, so arrange them in a way that is pleasing to your eye. I’ve flipped mine over so they have a rougher texture than the rest of the fiber paper and the cut out shamrocks.
Step 5:
Cut glass to fit over the pattern, or, prepare a bottle that will cover the kiln carving pattern (a magnum wine bottle would do). Fire to a full fuse.
Step 6:
Remove both layers of fiber paper and clean thoroughly. This piece is now ready for slumping or for drilling and hanging! Happy St. Patrick’s day!