Interesting Things About Pottery Painting

By Mark Bell


Designing a pot is exciting and challenging. It does not require an expert skill to accomplish this activity. It will only take your time and effort. Having a creative imagination will help you plan for your theme and painting ideas. Here are some simple tips for creative pottery painting IL.

My friend, Lucy, is a housewife. When her husband is not around, she loves to customize her home. She spends most of the time redecorating the curtains and rearranging the furniture. Most things that she own are made of recycled materials. Her creativity killed her boredom at home.

One time, she decides to plant a flower garden in front of her house to lessen her idle hours. So, she brought me with her to shop for pots of different sizes and shapes. However, she had a hard time customizing these objects that would make them look more interesting. She does not have any idea on how to start. So, she did some research on some simple and achievable pottery art ideas.

So, my cousin advised her to look for inspiration before coming up with a few drafts. She could seek inspiration from the people around her, the environment and the beautiful places she had been to. These will serve as her basic guideline in becoming more creative.

Before starting to paint, never forget to wash away dirt and price tags from your pot in order to achieve a smoother process. You can soak it in warm water to easily remove the dirt. After that, spare some minutes to dry it off before applying the acrylic paint. Next is the application of base color. Make sure to cover all the corners of the pot.

She soaked it with hot water for easier removal of the price tag and dust. This is to achieve a smoother surface. Next is to wait for a few minutes to dry it up. After that, she started applying the base color. She also discovered that abstract painting is easier to do. She tried painting the day sky.

The night sky is also interesting. You can mix black and blue colors to signify the dark skies and use cotton buds to draw the stars and moon. Silver and white can blend well with the dark background. You may want to buy different sizes of paint brushes to make it easier for you to paint the shapes in detail.

Use paint brush to draw the silver moon and stars. You can also use plain white to add a contrasting effect on the dark background. Be reminded to use acrylic paint to prevent the colors from easily being washed off when it rains. Also prepare different brush sizes since you will have to draw a variety of shapes.

This activity will take away your boredom. Aside from being challenging, it is also worth your time and money. It would not only beautify your house, but it also teaches you on how to unlock your inner artist. This achievement of yours is worth bragging. I wish you good luck on your newly decorated garden.




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