Ceramic bisque product with underglaze outlines

A method for preparing a molded clay object for receiving finishing decorations, the method comprising:

• applying ceramic paint to a first screen with perforations having an outline of a first decorative indicia;
• using an applicator to press the ceramic paint through the perforations onto the molded clay object;
• firing the molded clay object in a kiln to fix the first decorative indicia in a permanent state;
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• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature.

A method for preparing a molded clay object for receiving finishing decorations, the method comprising:

• applying ceramic paint to a first screen with perforations having an outline of a first decorative indicia;
• using an applicator to press the ceramic paint through the perforations onto a first side of a first sheet of transfer paper;
• applying the first side of the first sheet of transfer paper to the molded clay object to transfer the first decorative indicia to the molded clay object;
• removing the first sheet of transfer paper from the molded clay object;
• firing the molded clay object in a kiln to fix the first decorative indicia in a permanent state;
• and
• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature.

A method for decorating a molded clay object, the method comprising:

• applying ceramic paint to the molded clay object within regions indicated by decorative indicia, wherein the decorative indicia has been fixed in a permanent state to the molded clay object by a first firing in a kiln;
• coating the molded clay object in a glaze;
• firing the molded clay object in the kiln to fix the ceramic paint in a permanent state and create a wear-resistant coating;
• and
• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature.

A method for preparing and decorating a molded clay object, the method comprising:

• applying ceramic paint to the molded clay object with an applicator to trace on the molded clay object a complete outline of decorative indicia;
• firing the molded clay object in a kiln a first time to fix the outline in a permanent state;
• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature;
• applying ceramic paint to the molded clay object within regions indicated by decorative indicia;
• coating the molded clay object in a glaze;
• firing the molded clay object in the kiln a second time to fix the ceramic paint in a permanent state and create a wear-resistant coating;
• and
• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature.

A method for preparing and decorating a molded clay object, the method comprising:

• applying ceramic paint to the molded clay object with an applicator to trace on the molded clay object a complete outline of decorative indicia;
• firing the molded clay object in a kiln a first time to fix the outline in a permanent state;
• cooling the molded clay object in the kiln to room temperature;
• coating the molded clay object with an acrylic material suitable for decoration with indelible ink;
• applying indelible ink to the molded clay object within regions indicated by decorative indicia.

A molded clay object for receiving finishing decorations, wherein:

• ceramic paint is applied to the molded clay object with an applicator to trace on the molded clay object a complete outline of decorative indicia;
• the molded clay object is fired in a kiln to fix the outline in a permanent state whereby the molded clay object is prepared to receive coloration and other decorative material applied by a user prior to being glazed and fired a second time to produce a finished object;
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• the molded clay object is cooled in the kiln to room temperature.