Raised Accent Color Rose

Use of an applicator bottle is recommended. 

To use: Shake the applicator vigorously and then test the flow by squeezing some of the slip out on a piece of paper. This should remove any air bubbles and establish a consistent flow of slip. If the slip has become too thick to flow properly, unscrew the cap and pour 2 or 3 drops of water into the bottle. Then replace the cap and shake and test again. When you are using the pen on a piece of greenware or bisque, hold the pen tip in contact with the piece. It makes it easier to control the writing than holding the tip above the piece and dropping the color onto the surface. Also the slight scratching of the surface improves the bonding between the slip and the piece. Do not hold the applicator directly vertical while writing because this leaves no gap for the liquid to flow out of. Hold the pen at an angle to the surface so that there is an opening for the slip to flow through. Because the slip is quite thick you must write more slowly than with a pen. This allows time for the liquid to flow through the tip. You can create a large variety of line thicknesses by varying finger pressure and writing speed. The harder you press and the slower you write the thicker your lines will be.

Keeping tips clear. The liquid of the RAC is a type of colored slip and like any other slip it will harden in the tip unless you do something to prevent it. We recommend taking a staple or paper clip and straightening out one end to push into the tip when the applicator is not in use to prevent clogging. Also when you have an empty applicator you should clean it out and fill it with water. After you have finished using a metal tip you should screw it onto the applicator filled with water and squeeze water through the tip to clean it out. Letting a used tip soak in water will help prevent hardening and plugging