Liquid Stringer test

I mixed up 2 colors of liquid stringer: BE Red and BE Jade Green. I tried to write with these 2 samples, but the edges softened and spread. I don't know the why it is doing this. Maybe the CMC wasn't thick enough. Or maybe because I added some water when mixing in order to be a smoother consistancy. I didn't add much water, though. If I didn't add the water, the consistancy was like an overly-dry cake mix.

My technique for the leaves is this:
I used the Liquid Stringer I bought as the outline for the leaves. I drew this over a heating pad so it would dry out quicker. One dry (or started to dry out), I filled in the space with the jade green LS I made. I filled it farely heavy-handed, but didn't take it all the way to the edge. I let it bleed over to the outline before adding more.

As for the ladybugs, I drew 3 but only added the head with the black LS to one. I'm planning on firing once to see how it turns out. After it's fired, I'll add the head and dots to the ladybugs.





Here I cut out a gecko with a saw and used the LS I made to add some detail. I didn't let this dry before placing in the kiln. My intention is to fire at a slower pace in the beginning.