Here Comes the Sun Plate

In a reversal of designs this sun jumps off the plate with its unique gray design on a yellow background.

For best results, please read all instructions before beginning project. Refer to photo for color and design placement.

Wipe plate with damp sponge to remove bisque dust.
Brush 3-4 coats of Pineapple to front of plate. Let dry thoroughly between coats.
Brush back of plate with either Pineapple or three coats of Bright Gray. Let dry.
Trace pattern on tracing paper and transfer to plate.
Use No. 4 Liner to paint two coats Bright Gray to pattern. Let dry thoroughly between coats.
Stilt plate on kiln shelf and fire to cone 06.

Posted by Suzie Shinseki

Suzie works as a Senior Designer at iLoveToCreate®. She has been involved with art since childhood, and her passion has continued throughout her life. She honed her natural talents by attending the Academy of Arts in San Francisco on scholarship, art classes at San Jose City College. She works with various media and substrates. You can find her masterpieces on painted signs, murals, people and animal portraiture, mold design, sculptures, ceramic projects and fabric paint designs. Her commercial endeavors include children’s coloring books, illustrative designs for bags, brochures and cards. Her exceptional illustration skills have brought her many jobs as a fashion illustrator for designers in Hong Kong and Hawaii.