Pottery

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make almost any ceramic bisque piece look like it was made by a professional. You will learn how to antique your pieces using acrylic paints. (Oil Optional)

Plant pots come in a variety of sizes, shapes and finishes, including terra-cotta, which is porous and should be sealed prior to painting. Paint terra-cotta surfaces with the paint of your choice....

Terra cotta plant pots are appealing in their natural state -- no paint, no designs. However, a painted terra cotta pot, whether using one color or many in a design, can coordinate with an...

Creative gifts or personalized ones are always a nice gift for special occasions. A personalized dinner plate is a unique gift to to celebrate an upcoming birthday, wedding, baby shower or...

Glossy ceramic pots filled with lush and healthy plants can brighten up any room, patio or balcony. You can decorate ceramic planters from scratch to get the exact look you want, but that doesn't...

Sometimes painted pottery looks great, but other times it's an art project gone wrong. Whether you want to fix a school pottery project or restore a great piece of art pottery, use these...

Earthenware is a general term used to describe certain kinds of pottery, including tin-glazed pottery, raku, terra cotta and the popular blue-and-white glazed delftware. Red clay is the oldest and...

Spoon rests make innovative gifts that recipients can actually use in their kitchens. Not only are spoon rests decorative additions to any kitchen, they serve a practical purpose as well by...

Being a collector of lighthouses, and visiting hundreds of them, I've always wanted to have my very own lighthouse. I obviously couldn't afford a real one, so I went for the next best thing. A 4...

Oh, if nothing else, you probably pulled this article up out of curiosity. Yep, you can give your tree a face, and here's how you do it.

Painting pottery bowls can be a fun hobby to learn, a way to accessorize your kitchen or provide a special keepsake at a party or event. In painting pottery bowls, there are many places to look...

Terra cotta surfaces are interesting for painting projects. With a few household items, a unique and interesting design can be achieved. School-age children and adults can quickly paint a pot for...

Lots of people enjoy decorating their flower gardens, and these trolls make an adorable addition to any flower bed or garden. A very easy technique was used to create these adorable trolls.

Painting on ceramics can be a wonderful accomplishment, just to be able to say "I painted it myself". However, when it comes to eyes, it can be a little challenging. The steps below will...

Hand-painted cups, bowls and plates have existed since the time of the Egyptians. Many of us admire the beauty of hand-painted ceramics in an antique shop or a souvenir store. But did you know...

Ceramics can be an enjoyable hobby. You do not even need to know how to model clay. Ready-made ceramics are easily available at an affordable price. You can purchase pots or figurines and paint...

You can make clay pots for outdoors without even going near a pottery wheel or kiln. All you need is polymer clay and a little imagination. Making clay pots with the pinch method is an especially...

Painting is a creative way to make your ceramic projects personal and unique. Follow these tips for beautiful results.

You can use clay pots of various sizes along with some common craft supplies to make clay pot animals. You can embellish these creations and paint them in bright, eye-catching colors. To complete...

Learn how to paint the pot in this free arts and crafts video series taught by a pottery expert.

Whether you are a novice arts and craftsman or an old pro, it is important to understand the importance of creativity and authorship when developing a new piece. Read more to learn how to paint...

Need something new in your living room or office? Add a personal touch by making your very own clay coil bowl. Here's how it's done.

To finish a piece of pottery means to apply paint or glaze to make it a usable and decorative piece at the same time. Firing the pottery after it's been glazed is the only way to showcase the...

Greenware is an unfired clay piece after it has been molded. It is very fragile, and the term comes from not the color itself (it's not actually green) but from the fact that it has not been...

Greenware is the unfired pottery that's taken directly from a ceramic mold. When painted and glazed, you will have a beautiful piece to display. There are some things to know before you...

Whether it’s a rainy afternoon, you have time on your hands or need a gift that says you care enough to make it yourself, a decorated Terra cotta pot is the perfect craft idea. Terra cotta...

Using puff paint underneath pottery paint can create a unique texture that will add beauty and charm to any pottery project. Once the pottery has been fired, the design you painted will appear...

Painting a piece of pottery can be easy if you follow a few simple steps. Sometimes a solid background is not what you are looking for, and you would prefer to have a bit of the pottery, itself,...

Patchwork quilts and patchwork patterns are easy to replicate on pottery. Find out how here!

It's fun and easy to paint pottery using different colors. But how do you blend colors effectively when painting pottery? Learn tips and tricks for blending colors that will give your pottery a...

Adding a pattern to your mug or pottery box can make it look unique and stand out. A good pattern for items to go in children's rooms, to be used as gifts or for African themed pottery is the...

Sponge painting is a great way to add a textured look to your piece. Using just an ordinary household sponge, you can paint your pottery using an array of colors and designs. Decorate your pottery...

Pottery is a great hobby that allows for creativity, can be done with your kids and is a great stress reliever when you are throwing it. Glazing is a great part of the process. This includes...

Painting or glazing pottery is a way to achieve many different effects with relatively little effort. While glaze requires you to fire a pot after application, paint is a good solution if you...

Polymer clay is a medium that is versatile and can be used in almost any project. It can be easy to create stuff in polymer clay that is thick, but what about thin stuff? It is hard. This article...

This clay heart pendant is the perfect necklace to make for Valentine’s Day. Kids of all ages will love this simple Valentine’s Day craft, which makes a great gift for Mom or a sweetheart.

Water based acrylic enamel paints will adhere to glazed ceramics. Acrylic enamels can be air dried to a high gloss and are scratch resistant when heat dried. These water based acrylics are...

Flower pots are useful for houseplants, or they can be used on their own as stand-alone décor items. Flower pots can be expensive, but you can make them as well. And, making a flower pot means it...

You can spend a lot of money getting started with any hobby only to find you don't really enjoy it. Here are the bare necessities for your ceramic projects.

These techniques add color to and bring out the texture of your projects.