6.01.2015

How To Expertly Paint Your Own Pottery

By Ericka Marsh


Art is created through the use of various materials. It is not only seen in canvas or paper. It can also be seen in the form of pottery and the different designs that it possess. There are several people who have chosen pottery as their hobby. But this can also become a good business. If you think about it, there are many uses for things such as pots and vases. You can put something in it. And if the design is good, you can make it as a decorative piece.

There are specific ways to have the pots designed. They can be designed in their structure such as the style on how they are going to be created. There are also others who choose to add other designs to the surface through painting. You have to make it attractive so that it can be sold off. There are different ways to paint your own pottery Utah. There are other people who seriously want to make a business out of it and because of this, they choose to go to schools for it. Many training centers for professionals can be found in Salt Lake City.

Others try to master the techniques on their own. There are actually different tutorial videos that you can follow on the internet. Before you start, you need to make sure that you have everything you need such as painting tools and coloring materials. There are materials that do not mix well with water and colors. You have to choose it well because it might ruin the shape of the material.

Some of the techniques you need can be achieved through research or training. But you have to learn about the tips that will help you accomplish it well and much faster. There is a need for you to have a clean surface that you can paint on. You should use sponge that is not too damp so that it would not make the pot pliable.

Thinking of a design would not be too hard if you are feeling inspired. However, you have to remember that this is not a flat surface. You have to alter your style. If the design is hard to decide on, you might want to make use of the ones in the internet. It would be easy to find inspiration if you can see the work of others.

When you paint something on ceramic or pot surfaces, you have to repeat it three times. This is the only way that you can make the hues visible. When you apply the first coat, be sure that it is already dry before you apply the second one. If it is not completely dry, it would surely smudge on the surface and the color will be uneven since there are other parts with thinner shades.

As you can see, there are different types of brushes to be used for these designs. You need to make use of the right brush if you want to get the right stroke. If the design is complicated, it is easier to do if you have the right brush with you. If you do not, then you might have some problems with the strokes.

Blending of the shades and overlapping of colors can only be achieved through one technique. You have to be certain that the lighter shade is under. Putting the darker one under will cause for it to bleed over.

There are other materials that you can use for designing other than the paint brush. If you look around, you can see that there are actually a lot of things you can use. You can experiment and you will be able to find more materials to use.




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