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An image is drawn
onto paper and transferred to a plastic sheet. The plastic sheet
is laid onto a flat slab of clay and the image is transferred to
the clay. |
The clay is
sculpted, carved and molded with clay tools. The work is left to
dry very slowly. The sculpture is now at the "greenware" state. |
The greenware is
then placed into a kiln and fired at 1800 degrees for 6 - 8
hours. The piece is now at the "bisque" state. |
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The bisque sculpture
is then painted with a variety of glazes and then re-fired at
1800 degrees. |
At this stage, oil
or acrylic paint, jewels (such as pearls, opals or garnets) or
gold leaf may be applied to accent or highlight unique features
of the piece. |
The sculpture is now
complete and can be used for display. |
