Wire Decorators

Do your stencil and stamp designs leave a little to be desired? If you've looked for easier tools with better results, you're not alone! These wire decorator tools are great for getting the look you want with much less effort. We were excited to try these after a few of our customers recommended them to us. And what a great recommendation that was! Once we got started, we were able to create this beautiful platter in no time.

Each kit comes with a set of directions and a tin for your paint. Simply select the shape you want, dip into your paint tin, and stamp onto the piece! Make sure to dip your tool back into the paint between each application. It's also important to keep a thick layer of paint in your tin, so that the tool picks up an even amount. (Tip: in order to waste less paint, let the tins dry once you're done and create paint chips!)

We think these tool will be great for beginners and seasoned artists alike, since the possibilities and combinations are endless. The kits come with nine different shapes that you can mix and match to create patterns or shapes. We had a lot of fun with this project, and it was super simple! 

Hydrangea Haven

Your customers will love this sweetly springy platter!

Materials

177 Metropolitan Coupe Platter 
CN112-8 Bright Delft 
CN121-8 Light Nautical 
CN182-8 Bright Kiwi 
CN202-8 Bright Grey 
CN244-8 Really White 
CN263-8 Dark Grape 
CN342-8 Bright Pink 
CN505-8 Neon Green

Tools

KDS13 Decorator Set 1

9599 Hydra Art Sponge

9630 Detail Writer Bottle
9636 Medium Writer Tip

R2850-4 Royal Aqualon Fan Brush No. 4

RAQUA144 Assorted Royal Aqualon Brushes

1.   Lightly wipe ware with a damp sponge to prepare surface for painting.

2.   Layer CN244 and CN112 and CN121 on your palette. Dip a fan brush into the paint mixture, making sure to keep the colors separate. Spread in long horizontal strokes across the platter to create a sky. Remember to frequently refresh the paints to keep the colors distinct.

3.   Apply a quick coat of CN505 with a fan brush along the bottom of your platter. Create details in the grass with a quick light stroke of CN182.

4.   Using your square spiral wire tool, create butterflies with CN342, CN263 and CN262. Add lines and dots in alternating colors. Then, create the small butterflies with the diamond Kemper tool. 

5.   Dip the spiral tool into CN342. Start creating the shape of your hydrangea, dipping the tool into the paint between each application. Let CN342 dry for about ten minutes and start your second layer with CN262. Once that layer has dried, add a final layer of CN244 with your spiral tool to blend the colors.

6.   Use a Detail Writer filled with CN202 to fill in the shape of the flowers. 

7.   Add stems to your flowers using CN505 with CN182 accents.Alternate the leaf wire tool on either side of the stem.

8.   Let dry. Dip in Pure Brilliance Clear Glaze and fire to cone 06.

 We hope you enjoy this project! While you're at it, make sure to check out our improved Resources area with tons of Technique Sheets!

Happy painting :)