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           Brush the glaze over the exterior surface, taking great care not to overwork it because this will spoil the underglaze
           colour.
             Allow the glaze to dry, then reapply as many coats as recommended by the manufacturer – usually three.








                                                                                                The finished shell
                                                                                             was made from white
                                                                                                earthenware clay.
                                                                                              Amaco Rose velvet
                                                                                                  underglaze was
                                                                                               used for the colour
                                                                                                detail and Amaco
                                                                                                Transparent pearl
                                                                                                          glaze.
                                                                                               The shell was fired
                                                                                                  to 1046°C in an
                                                                                                     electric kiln.
                                                                                                  Note – because
                                                                                              this form was made
                                                                                                from earthenware
                                                                                               clay it was possible
                                                                                                to fire it raised o 
                                                                                              the kiln shelf on star
                                                                                               pins. If making the
                                                                                               shell in stoneware,
                                                                                             you will need to wipe
                                                                                              back the glaze in an
                                                                                              appropriate place to
                                                                                               sit the form on the
                                                                                                  kiln shelf to fire.



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