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5 Great Pottery Painting Ideas from Our Team

Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. There are so many amazing ideas out there that it can be hard to choose just one! And let’s be honest, some of them are intimidating, which is why we are here to help. If you haven’t noticed, we LOVE painting pottery and we are full of awesome ideas! We have endless tips and tricks to make pottery painting easy for everyone! Let our talented team members guide you as you create your masterpiece! Here are 5 great pottery painting ideas from our team!

1. Marbling

Marbling has to be one of the coolest techniques out there and it’s so easy! Create this eye-catching, swirling effect and you won’t ever look back. Marbling is first on our list of great pottery painting ideas from our team for a reason---it’s definitely the most popular. This technique is simply mesmerizing.

• Choose 3-4 colors, allowing a slight contrast
• A team member will mix your colors in a cup with a tad of water
• Simply pour the mixture onto your piece and gently shake it around
• That’s it! 

2. Bubbles

The Bubble Technique is on our list of great pottery painting ideas from our team because it’s so much fun, for all ages! Our paint is 100% washable and non-toxic so if things get a little messy-no worries! This technique looks amazing with our Under the Sea collection. You will be blown away with the results!

• Choose a color and a team member will mix the paint with soap and water into a cup
• Use a straw to blow the bubbles out of the cup and onto your piece

3. Splatter

A splash of color makes everything look better! Splatter painting is a great option for everyone, from kids to parents to grandparents! This technique is perfect when you just know your piece needs an extra something. If you are looking for great pottery painting ideas from our team that are easy, look no further, this is it!

• Paint 3 coats of your background color (or just leave it unpainted---it will be dipped in glaze and shiny no matter what!)
• A team member will place your piece into our special Splatter Box and you will literally throw paint on it using fan brushes! 
• It doesn’t get easier than that!

4. Coloring Books

This one is an amazing option for someone who isn’t sure they are creative enough to paint (you are creative enough, but we’ll help make it easier for you). Our coloring book pieces are so easy! The design has already been fired onto the piece so all you need to do is paint inside the lines - or not! First, choose your favorite coloring book design. We have tons of fun options, from animals to flowers to Pokémon. There’s something for everyone. Then just add color! Have another idea? We have transfer paper and can trace anything on your piece of pottery!

5. Handprints

When it comes to great pottery painting ideas from our team, this one is the most special and treasured. Whether this is a family project for your dining room display or a gift for Grandma, you can’t go wrong. Handprint pieces and the memories of painting them will be cherished forever. Kids love participating in this one---choose a fun color for the handprint (s) and let the fun begin!

• Paint 3 coats of your base color (or leave it unpainted for a shiny white)
• A team member will sponge your hands with paint and help align the prints in the perfect spots
• Names, dates, and special sayings can be easily added with our fun-writer detail bottles

There you have it---our list of great pottery painting ideas from our team. They don’t look so intimidating anymore, do they?! You can’t go wrong choosing any of these fun techniques. If you aren’t so sure about those, don’t worry, we have tons of other techniques you can try out. Some notable mentions are our ombre effect, antiquing, and silk screening. Have something else in mind? Our team members are some of the most creative people and can’t wait to help you create your masterpiece. Show us your ideas and we will help make them a reality!