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TECHNIQUE:

Fish Press Technique

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  1. Prepare the clay

    Use hands to "wedge" or press the clay to remove any bubbles.

  2. Roll clay

    Roll out the clay with a rolling pin.

  3. Press fish into clay

    Gently press the fish skeleton into the clay with your fingertips.

  4. Cover fish

    Cover the clay slab with newspaper or craft paper.

  5. Press fish

    Press the fish skeleton into the clay with the rolling pin.

  6. Lift paper

    Peel away the paper.

  7. Remove fish

    Gently remove the fish skeleton.

  8. Add details

    Use the TL 407 Sgraffito-Duster™ tool to carve in the background detailing.

  9. Apply color

    While the clay is still wet, apply the EZ Stroke colors for the background and detailing of the fish.

  10. Add details with color

    Outline and detail the fish with EZ 037 Black. Let the clay dry. Fire to shelf cone 04.  To finish the piece, glaze with Clear Glaze and fire to shelf cone 06.

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