How to make a plate from self-hardening clay with a glazed effect
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Roll out the clay flat, cut out the circular plate, leave to dry for 24-48 hours and decorate with a glazed effect. The glazed effect is made from Plus Color craft paint mixed with Pouring Fluid. The mixing ratio is approx. 1 part paint to 4 parts of Pouring Fluid.
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1 Knead and warm the clay in your hands. Roll out the clay using two round wooden sticks to achieve a uniform thickness of the plate. The clay should be min. 10 mm thick.
2 Cut out a circle using a template.
3 Remove the excess clay.
4 Dip the modelling tool in water and smooth out the edge.
5 Make a hole for hanging and leave to dry for 24-48 hours. Turn the plate over a couple of times whilst drying.
6 Mix Plus Color craft paint with Pouring Fluid. The mixing ratio is approx. 1 part paint to 4 parts of Pouring Fluid. The finished mixture must be runny. You may test on a piece of card. Mix an amount according to the size of the refillable plastic bottle. Pour the mixture into the plastic bottle.
7 Draw an edge on the plate with the paint and the Pouring Fluid mixture from the bottle.
8 Fill in the top part of the plate with the paint and the Pouring Fluid mixture from the bottle.
9 Hold the plate at an angle. Add drops of the paint mixture along the edges of the waves to make them run. Place the plate down flat when you want to stop the paint running.
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