V.12 20 25 Summer Camp Guide
Summer Camp Guide VOLUME 12 2025
Hi, everyone!
Let’s kick off 2025 with fun and inspiration! The 2025 Summer Camp Guide is your go-to resource for hassle free summer camp planning. In this guide, our amazing artists provide over a dozen awesome projects each with step-by-step instructions, templates, and painting tips n’ tricks – each project totally kid-friendly too! Be sure to check out even more tips on the “Setting Up Camp” page for expert advice on how to jump start a program that fits your business model. The Bisque Imports team is absolutely thrilled to bring you Volume 12 in our Summer Camp Guide series, and we can’t wait to see these projects come to life in your own studio! Be sure to explore all 12 Summer Camp Guides for even more inspiration. Ready, set, prep! Your friends,
HEXAGON TILE ART & RAINBOW DRIFT CUP
FANCY FUN ZEBRA PLAQUE & HOLD MY ZOMBIE HAND
COTTON SWAB WHALE PLANTER & WATERCOLOR & BUBBLE WRAP BUD VASES
PERKY PINEAPPLE DISHES & PIGGY PLANTERS
BOTANI-CUTE CACTUS DISH
COLOR POP MIRROR
MIXED MEDIA GLO-SNAIL & RAINBOW SUNCATCHERS
FT. ALINE KARPOYAN
FT. BAILIE BENSON
FT. LINDSEY HUTCHINS
FT. AMMIE WILLIAMS
FT. KATHY CANO-MURILLO
FT. MALIA HALFORD
FT. ALEXIS FAHRENHOLZ
Setting Up Camp
Camps can be a wonderful opportunity to add more to your bottom line. In order to have a successful camp program, you’ll want to plan early and sell seats as early as possible. Here are 10 tips to help your camp program be set up for success!
1. Plan Early. Most camp sign ups are posted early in the first quarter of the year. In order to compete, you’ll want your camps posted as early as you can! This also creates a longer time frame in which to fill your seats.
2. Check the Competition. Other PYOPs are not your only competitors. Parents will look at ALL camp options in your area. Looking at how much other camps charge and what their programs offer can help you make decisions on how to structure and price your program to remain competitive.
3. Set a Budget. Include everything you’ll need to keep summer camps running smoothly--from staffing to snacks--and factor in all of your costs. This will help you set a price that results in profits for the business.
4. Secure Inventory. If you plan to use specific shapes, secure your inventory prior to posting the project. Customers will not be happy if you cancel a camp or change out projects because you can not get inventory.
5. Make Sign Ups Easy. Whenever possible, have an option to sign up online to lock down sales. Having a clear description of programs and the ability to sign up 24/7 is crucial to filling seats.
6. Market & Advertise. Check into local opportunities to market and advertise your camp programs. Purchase ads in publications or websites with Summer Camp issues. Some schools, daycares, etc. may even allow you to provide flyers to go home with kids. If they resist, tempt them by offering a special discount code just for their customers.
7. Promote in House. In addition to promoting on social media, in emails, and with posters and flyers, have a display in your studio and a dedicated web page with camp projects and themes. Be sure
to train employees how to talk about camps to walk-ins and during parties to spark interest. If a customer expresses interest, employees can offer to sign them up right then and there. This prevents people from changing their minds or forgetting to sign up later.
8. Attract Repeat Campers. Offer a different theme each week, or have a few project options for a popular theme. For instance, if you do a few weeks of “Mystical & Magical” camp, offer a selection of unicorns, fairies, cauldrons, dragons, etc. so repeat campers can choose a different item.
9. Have Fun! There’s no better advertisement for your business than happy campers. Word of mouth is still the strongest form of advertising. Give those campers something to talk about!
10. Get Feedback. Ask attendees and parents to review the projects and the overall experience and get permission to use feedback in testimonials. Make it simple and have kids and parents do it during camp. For kids, “How many smiles do you give this project/ instructor/week, etc.?” For parents, 3-5 multiple choice questions with optional comments. Use feedback to plan future programs.
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Hexagon Tile Art, 2 Ways |
COLORS
• BLS900 Limoncello
• BLS908 Black Swan
• BLS921 Mad Hatter
• BLS930 Deep Blue Sea
• BLS933 Lady Lilly
• BLS934 Arazmatazz
• BLS944 Lime
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• 9631 Detail Writer Bottle and Cap
• 9636 Writer Tips Medium (18 Gauge)
• Assorted Brushes
• Pencil
ART”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the tile with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
• Ruler • Doodle Template (Page 16)
• Flower Template (Page 17)
“FLOWER ART”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the tile with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Position a ruler flush against one outer edge of the Hexagon Tile. Trace a line along the edge of the ruler onto the bisque tile using a pencil.
3. Repeat the previous step along every outer edge of the tile.
4. TIP: You can also free-hand the geometric design onto the bisque tile using the template provided!
5. Excluding the center area, use a pencil to sketch lines in each section of your doodle art design. Follow the design shown on the sample or create your own fun design!
6. Fill a Detail Writer Bottle with Black Swan. Use the filled Detail Writer Bottle to trace over the sketched lines on your doodle art tile.
7. Use the Detail Writer Bottle and Black Swan to free-hand doodle in the center of the tile.
8. Allow your project time to dry.
9. Clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
2. Use a ruler and pencil to sketch lines from one point of the hexagon to the opposite point of the hexagon. This will resemble pizza slices once you’re done!
3. Sketch a circle in the center of the tile, then sketch a flower petal in each ‘slice’ section.
4. Paint the flower center with 2-3 coats of Limoncello.
5. Paint alternating flower petals with 2-3 coats of Lady Lilly.
6. Paint the remaining flower petals with 2-3 coats of Arazmatazz.
7. Paint the background area around the flower with 2-3 coats of Lime.
8. Outline the flower petals and flower center with a Detail Writer Bottle filled with Black Swan.
9. Add doodle lines around the flower using a small detail brush and Mad Hatter.
10. Dip a Hydra Art Sponge into Deep Blue Sea, then dab the color around the side edge of the tile.
11. Allow your project time to dry.
12. Clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Rainbow Drift Cup | 686 OCEAN DRIFT CONTAINER
COLORS
• HSC551 Egyptian Blue
• HSC564 Mustard Seed
• HSC567 Blueberry
• HSC570 Papaya
• HSC574 Watermelon
• HSC579 Creamy Flux
• HSC581 Evergreen
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Assorted Brushes
• Pencil SUPPLIES
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the bisque piece with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Use a pencil to sketch 5 ring lines around the cup, creating 6 different striped sections.
3. Paint the striped sections using 3 coats of color, in the following top to bottom order: Watermelon, Papaya, Mustard Seed, Evergreen, Egyptian Blue, and Blueberry.
4. Paint the inside of the cup with 3 coats of Watermelon, then allow time for your project to dry.
5. Paint over the Watermelon inside with 2 coats of Cream Flux. Let some of this color drip down the outside of the cup for extra texture in your finished fired piece!
6. Allow your project to dry, then stilt in your kiln and fire to cone 06. No need to clear glaze!
Fancy Fun Zebra Plaque |
COLORS SUPPLIES
• SC009 Jaded
• SC015 Tuxedo
• SC089 Cutie Pie Coral
• SC098 Slime Time
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Pencil
• Small Round Brush
• Medium Round Brush
• Liner Brush
• Template (Page 18)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the plaque with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Sketch or trace the design onto the plaque.
3. Use a small round brush to fill in the bowtie and hat sash with 3 coats of Jaded.
4. Use a small round brush to fill in the cheek and inside of the ear.
5. Use a medium round brush to paint the background with 3 coats of Slime Time.
6. Use a liner brush or small round brush to fill in the black areas with 3 coats of Tuxedo.
7. Add Tuxedo stripes to the zebra. Use the same color and a liner brush to paint the eye, paint a cheek star, outline the bowtie, and add thin hair.
8. Use the medium round brush to add stripes along the edge of the plaque with Tuxedo.
9. Sign your name on the back!
10. Allow the project to dry completely, then clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Hold My Zombie Hand |
COLORS SUPPLIES
3. Add squiggly lines coming off the bottom of the eye to represent blood and guts.
4. On the pinky finger and pointer finger, draw finger bones by making a rectangle with a triangle on top.
5. Draw gashes around the hand.
6. Use a small round brush to paint the hand Speckled Sour Apple, avoiding the eye, blood, gashes, bones, and fingernails.
7. Paint the bones and eye with 3 coats of Cotton Tail.
8. Paint the iris with 3 coats of Blue Yonder.
11. Add dimension with Green Thumb by painting circles and outlining the fingers.
12. Dot the eraser of a pencil in Cotton Tail and add a gleam to the eye.
13. Optional: outline parts of the design to add more detail with Tuxedo.
14. Sign your name!
15. Allow the project to dry completely, then clear glaze and fire to cone 06
SC011 Blue Yonder
SC073 Candy Apple Red
9599 Hydra Art Sponge
Cotton Swab Whale Planter |
COLORS SUPPLIES
• SC076 Cara-bein Blue
• SC011 Blue Yonder
• SC015 Tuxedo
• CB602 Soft Fan brush
• CB220 Detail Liner Brush
• Sponge
• Bowl of water
• Cotton swab
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
2. Using the #2 fan brush, apply three coats of SC076 Cara-bein Blue to the inside and outside of the whole bisque piece, allowing glaze to dry between coats.
3. Using a cotton swab, apply thick dots of SC011 Blue Yonder to the outside of the whale. This only needs to be done once. Re-load the cotton swab with glaze after every 2-3 dots.
4. Using the back end of a brush, apply one thick dot of SC015 Tuxedo to the eyes of the whale.
5. With the Detail Liner brush, apply two coats of SC015 Tuxedo to the line of the mouth.
6. Allow the piece to dry. Stilt and fire to cone 06.
Watercolor & Bubble Wrap Bud Vases | 717
TEARDROP BUD VASE
COLORS SUPPLIES
• SC078 Lime Light
• SC085 Orkid
• SC101 Spruce It Up
• SC002 Melon Choly
• S2101 Crystal Clear Brushing
• RB106 Script Liner
• CB604 Soft Fan Brush
• Sponge
• Bowl of water
• Paint pallet
• Bubble wrap
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Begin with properly fired shelf cone 04 bisque. Moisten a clean sponge and wipe bisque to remove any dust.
2. On a paint pallet, mix a 50/50 water to Stroke & Coat ratio for each color.
3. Apply the watercolor Stroke & Coat all over the bud vase shape. This can be done in patterns (like swirls or circles) or random application. The more layers, the stronger the color will be.
4. Paint a thick layer of Stroke & Coat onto the table or a glazed tile. Press the bubble wrap into the glaze like loading a stamp, and then press the glaze loaded bubble wrap onto the bud vase. Repeat until the bubble wrap pattern is applied around the whole vase.
5. Glaze the inside lip of the vase with a solid color of your choice in three coats.
6. Glaze the rim of the vase in a different solid color of your choice in three coats.
7. Allow color to dry and then apply two coats of S2101 Crystal Clear brushing to the outside of the vase with a fan brush. (Or dip the vase into clear dipping glaze)
8. Allow glaze to dry. Stilt and fire to cone 06.
Perky Pineapple Dishes | 3304
NOTES
Celebrate the summer season with these cute pineapple dishes – perfect for food, as a ring dish, or whatever you’d like!
COLORS
• SC007 Leapin’ Lizard
• SC015 Tuxedo
• SC024 Dandelion
• SC028 Blue Isle
“PINK PINEAPPLE DISH”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the dish with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint the top and bottom surface of the pineapple dish, except the leaves, with 2-3 coats of Pink-A-Dot.
3. Paint the top and bottom surface of the leaves with 2-3 coats of Blue Isle.
4. Use a liner brush and Tuxedo to paint long skinny lines along the raised grooves of the pineapple.
5. Use a liner brush and Tuxedo to outline the engraved lines on the leaves.
6. On the pineapple grooves, add small Tuxedo crosses where the lines meet.
7. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
• SC070 Pink-A-Dot
• SC088 Tu Tu Tango
• SC098 Slime Time
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Detail or Liner Brush
• Medium Round Brush
“POLKA DOT PINEAPPLE”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the dish with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint the top and bottom surface of the pineapple dish, except the leaves, with 2-3 coats of Dandelion.
3. Paint the top and bottom surface of the leaves with 2-3 coats of Leapin’ Lizard.
4. Accent the leaves with Slime Time brushstrokes.
5. Use the rounded end of a paintbrush to add Tu Tu Tango polka dots in between each diamondshaped space on the pineapple.
6. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Perky Pineapple Dishes |
NOTES
Celebrate the summer season with these cute pineapple dishes – perfect for food, as a ring dish, or whatever you’d like!
COLORS
• SC007 Leapin’ Lizard
• SC015 Tuxedo
• SC024 Dandelion
• SC028 Blue Isle
• SC070 Pink-A-Dot
• SC088 Tu Tu Tango
• SC098 Slime Time
“CITRUS SUNRISE PINEAPPLE”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the dish with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint the top and bottom surface of the pineapple dish, except the leaves, with 2-3 coats of Tu Tu Tango.
3. Paint 3 coats of Dandelion in the center of the pineapple.
4. Dip a brush into water, then add a swoosh of water in between the colors to blend them together.
5. Pick up a bit of Tu Tu Tango on your brush and lightly tap it over the dish to create paint drops and splatters.
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Detail or Liner Brush
• Medium Round Brush
6. Paint the top and bottom surface of the leaves with 2-3 coats of Slime Time.
7. Use a liner brush and Leapin’ Lizard to outline the engraved lines and outer edge of the leaves.
8. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Piggy Planters |
NOTES
These little piggies are perfect to brighten up a space
– they are small, but mighty. Use them for a small air plant or to hold change, brushes, crayons, whatever you’d like!
COLORS
• SC007 Leapin’ Lizard
• SC011 Blue Yonder
• SC015 Tuxedo
• SC016 Cotton Tail
• SC017 Cheeky Pinky
• SC024 Dandelion
• SC025 Crackerjack Brown
• SC070 Pink-A-Dot
• SC074 Hot Tamale
• SC098 Slime Time
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Detail Brush
• Liner Brush
• Small and Medium Round Brush
“SUNSHINE FLOWER PIGGY”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the piggy planter with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Apply 2-3 coats of Dandelion all around the outside and inside of the pig. Allow color to dry in between coats.
3. On each side of the piggy planter, use the rounded end of a paintbrush or pencil eraser end to add a Leapin’ Lizard dot. Add another small dot to the forehead of the piggy, just along the rim.
4. Add a Leapin’ Lizard dot to the piggy’s nose.
5. On each side of the piggy and on the piggy’s forehead, apply Hot Tamale flower pedals around the Leapin’ Lizard dots.
6. On each side flower, add smaller Tuxedo petals in between each Hot Tamale petal.
7. Add 2 Cotton Tail dots to the eyes. Once dry, add a small Tuxedo dot to each eye center.
8. Use a fine detail brush and Tuxedo to paint eyebrows, accents on the nose and ears, and a mouth.
9. Paint the bottom of each foot with Tuxedo.
10. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
“SUNSET CACTUS PIGGY”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the piggy planter with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Apply 2-3 coats of Crackerjack Brown around the bottom ⅓ of the piggy, creating areas that peak to look like mountains as you paint.
3. Paint the inside of the planter with 2-3 coats of Crackerjack Brown.
4. Paint the center outside of the piggy planter with 2-3 coats of Pink-A-Dot.
5. Paint the top area of the piggy planter with 2-3 coats of Blue Yonder. Let your project dry.
6. Use a small round brush to paint Leapin’ Lizard cacti in different sizes along the ‘ground.’
7. Add smaller cacti along the ‘ground’ using a detail brush and Tuxedo. These will look like silhouettes!
8. Add 2 Cotton Tail dots to the eyes. Once dry, add a small Tuxedo dot to each eye center.
9. Use a fine detail brush and Tuxedo to paint eyebrows and a mouth.
10. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Piggy Planters |
NOTES
These little piggies are perfect to brighten up a space
– they are small, but mighty. Use them for a small air plant or to hold change, brushes, crayons, whatever you’d like!
COLORS
• SC007 Leapin’ Lizard
• SC011 Blue Yonder
• SC015 Tuxedo
• SC016 Cotton Tail
• SC017 Cheeky Pinky
• SC024 Dandelion
• SC025 Crackerjack Brown
• SC070 Pink-A-Dot
• SC074 Hot Tamale
• SC098 Slime Time
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Detail Brush
• Liner Brush
• Small and Medium Round Brush
“HAPPY HEARTED PIGGY”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the piggy planter with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint 2-3 coats of Pink-A-Dot on the inside and outside of the piggy, letting your project dry in between coats.
3. Paint small hearts all around the piggy’s body using Cheeky Pinky.
4. Paint the nose and inside of each ear with Cheek Pinky.
5. Paint each eye with a Tuxedo circle. Let dry, then add a Cotton Tail dot inside each eye.
6. Use a fine detail brush and Tuxedo to paint nose accents, eyelashes, and a mouth.
7. Paint the bottom of each foot with Tuxedo.
8. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
“MINI-PIGGY BANK”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wipe down the piggy planter with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint 2-3 coats of Slime Time on the inside and outside of the piggy, letting your project dry in between coats.
3. Use a liner brush and Leapin’ Lizard to paint money symbols all around the piggy’s body.
4. Add 2 Leapin’ Lizard dots to the eyes.
5. Use a fine detail brush and Leapin’ Lizard to paint eyebrows, inside each ear, accents on the nose, and a mouth.
6. Paint the bottom of each foot with Leapin’ Lizard.
7. Allow your project to dry completely. Once dry, clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Botani-cute Cactus Dish | 868 SAGUARO CACTUS DISH
NOTES
Cacti are trendy and cool, even in the summer heat! Paint this dish, perfect for jewelry and small trinkets, using pops of color to create a fun ceramic dish.
COLORS
• SC001 Pink-A-Boo
• SC026 Green Thumb
• SC027 Sour Apple
• SC053 Purple Haze
• SC103 Lavendear
INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLIES
• 9599 Hydra Art Sponge
• Paper Towel
• Assorted Brushes
1. Wipe down the dish with a clean Hydra Art Sponge.
2. Paint the surface of the cactus dish, except the flower, with 2-3 coats of Sour Apple. Allow color to dry in between each coat.
3. Using a small round brush, paint the center of the flower with 2 coats of Fruit of the Vine.
4. Around the center circle, paint the flowering petals using alternating colors. For this project, on each flowering petal, we used 2-3 coats of Pink-A-Boo, Lavender, and Purple Haze. Alternate colors to create a cool pattern of colors, or paint a unique color pattern of your own!
5. Optional: Outline all the petals using a liner or detail brush and Fruit of the Vine. This step can be a fun outlining lesson for teens and tweens!
6. Use a small round brush or script brush, depending on preference, paint the raised lines on the cactus with 2-3 coats of Green Thumb.
7. Outline the cactus with 2-3 coats of Green Thumb.
8. Add spikes in between the cactus lines in a random pattern using 1 coat of Gray Hare. This can be done using a liner or detail brush or even a toothpick!
9. TIP: Painting little spikes too tricky for little artists? Paint polka dots instead! You can use the rounded end of a paintbrush for easy peasy polka dotting.
10. Allow the project to dry completely, then clear glaze and fire to cone 06.
Mixed Media Glo-Snail | BIM9222-4
COLORS SUPPLIES
• DASK354 Americana Value Pack
• BIM820 Assorted Color Glow Tile Assorted Shapes
• Assorted Brushes
• School Glue
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Paint the snail’s body with Orange acrylic paint. For best coverage, you may need to paint 2-3 coats.
2. Paint the snail’s shell with 2-3 coats of Teal acrylic paint. Feel free to paint over the lines on the plaque!
3. Paint the eyelids and tail of the snail with Orange.
4. Paint the curvy foot of the snail with Pink.
5. Outline the swirl of the shell with Neon Green.
6. Mix Teal and White together to make a lighter teal shade. Have fun by adding some accents on the shell!
7. Mix Orange and White together to make an orange lighter shade. Add some fun accents on the snail’s body! Allow your project to dry.
8. Once dry, paint over the accents on the shell and body with Ultimate Glow in the Dark paint.
9. Paint over the Neon Green outline using the Glow in the Dark paint.
10. Add Glow in the Dark painted dots on the body and shell of the snail. Paint the whites of the eyes as well.
11. Use Black to add a smile, pupils, eyelids and lashes to the snail. Allow your project to dry.
12. Add white dots inside the Black pupils.
13. Pick out an assortment of Color Glow Tile mosaic pieces to decorate the shell of the snail. Adhere these pieces using a dot of glue per tile.
14. Allow your project to dry in a well lit area.
15. Once dry, enjoy this colorful Glo-Snail in the light or even in the dark where his tiles and painted spots will glow in the dark!
Rainbow Suncatchers | 651 CAT
SUPPLIES
• 4GBS-4-100S-F Clear Transparent Sheet Glass - 4” Sq.
• GBITS-100S-ICE-F Clear Ice Transparent Bits (optional)
• NG-M-1 Nitrile Gloves
• ROMG-ASST Mardi Gras Rod Assortment
• SM96 Mardi Gras Opalescent Stringers
• ST342 ⅜ In. Breaker/Grozer
• ST540 Thinfire Paper
• ST952 (24 gauge) High Temp Stamen Wire
• Clear Scrap Glass
• Clear School Glue
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place a quarter coin or round template of the same size in the center of the 4” clear glass square. This will “mask” off a circle area in the center of your suncatcher.
2. Add a thin layer of clear school glue around the rest of the glass square.
3. Snap an assortment of colored stringers into smaller pieces that will fit around the tile. When breaking stringers, snap them downward or inside a gallon-sized ziploc bag.
4. Arrange the stringers in a ‘burst’ formation so that they are touching the center circle and shooting outwards to the edge of the glass square. Vary the length of the stringers for extra fun!
5. Fill the square with as many “shooting rays” as you can.
6. Carefully lift up the quarter coin or round template to reveal a clear center circle.
7. Add an assortment of rainbow-colored pre-cut rod dots to the center of the circle. Secure each rod dot in place with a dot of clear school glue. Let your project dry.
8. Once dry, use a Breaker/Grozer to trim off any excess stringers hanging off the edge. Save these trimmings and set them aside to use in the next project!
9. Cut 2 approx. 2” long pieces of High Temp Stamen Wire.
10. Make a small loop with each wire piece, and twist at the bottom to keep the loop shape. Bend the excess wire upwards to create “arms”. See the finished project photo for reference!
11. Secure the wire “arms” to an approx. 1” square clear scrap glass using glue. You can also use Clear Ice Transparent Bits if you have them on hand!
12. Place the wire loops and clear glass squares onto the back of your suncatcher approx. ½” away from the square’s outer edge.
13. Place the project on a sheet of Thinfire Paper on your kiln shelf and contour fuse.
14. Once fired, hang your beautiful suncatcher in a window using ribbon or string!
• Quarter or Small Round Template
• Safety Glasses
• Gallon-Sized Ziploc Bag (optional)
“RAINBOW CONFETTI”
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Apply a thin layer of clear school glue to the surface of a 4” clear glass square.
2. Carefully sprinkle the broken stringer trimmings from the Rainbow Burst project all over the square.
3. Position an assortment of colorful pre-cut rod dots onto the glass square as well.
4. Cut 2 approx. 2” long pieces of High Temp Stamen Wire.
5. Make a small loop with each wire piece, and twist at the bottom to keep the loop shape. Bend the excess wire upwards to create “arms”. See the finished project photo for reference!
6. Cut 2 approx. 2” long pieces of High Temp Stamen Wire.
7. Make a small loop with each wire piece, and twist at the bottom to keep the loop shape. Bend the excess wire upwards to create “arms”. See the finished project photo for reference!
8. Secure the wire “arms” to an approx. 1” square clear scrap glass using glue. You can also use Clear Ice Transparent Bits if you have them on hand!
9. Place the wire loops and clear glass squares onto the back of your suncatcher approx. ½” away from the square’s outer edge.
10. Place the project on a sheet of Thinfire Paper on your kiln shelf and contour fuse.
11. Once fired, hang your beautiful suncatcher in a window using ribbon or string!
Color Pop Mirror |
NOTES
Create the look of a stained glass mosaic using acrylic paints! Use your favorite acrylic colors to create this color pop project. Campers can also use the same technique while mixing up the design to make it their own!
COLORS SUPPLIES
• RAA-149 Bright Purple Acrylic
• RAA-5107 Primary Yellow Acrylic
• RAA-5109 Cadmium Orange Acrylic
• RAA-5110 Cadmium Red Acrylic
• RAA-5117 Cadmium Green Acrylic
• RAA-5120 Mars Black Acrylic
• RAA-5121 Titanium White Acrylic
• RAA-5143 Cerulean Blue Acrylic
• C500-Set Cobalt Artist Brush Set
• DOTG01 Dotting Gyre
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the mirror insert from the mirror frame.
2. Paint the mirror frame with 1 coat of Mars Black. Allow paint to dry completely.
3. TIP: Need to pass time while paint dries? Have campers practice painting circles, squares, and rectangles using their paint brushes! This will help prepare them for the next steps.
4. Pour your choice of acrylic paint colors onto your palette.
5. Using a round brush, paint circles of varying sizes using your choice of acrylic paint colors. We painted circles on two of the corner areas of the mirror, but feel free to paint circles wherever! Be sure to clean your brush before switching to a different color to avoid unwanted color mixing.
6. TIP: To achieve the mosaic stained glass effect, try your best to leave space in between each painted shape.
7. Using a square brush, paint rectangle and square shaped brushstrokes in the remaining areas of the mirror. Vary the sizes and shapes to achieve a unique look!
8. Allow your paint to dry slightly, then repeat the process to add additional coats of color as needed.
9. TIP: Having trouble with paint coverage over the black background? Mix in a little Titanium White acrylic into your rainbow selection of colors.
10. Once all shapes have been painted, use a Dotting Gyre to add in small Titanium White dots to any empty areas of your project.
11. TIP: For this step, you can also use the rounded edge of a paint brush, a pencil eraser, or cotton swab!
12. Allow the project to dry completely, then place the mirror insert back in place.
13. Optional: Need a next-day filler activity? Have campers add mosaic tiles to their painted mirrors using Weldbond as adhesive!
Painted By Luana HalfordAge 7
Templates
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