Splattering Technique
Splatter means to splash random droplets of fluid on a surface. In the pottering painting, you can use the splattering technique to create abstract patterns on the pottery. Choose a color that you think will look good with the combination of the color of the pot. Then get the pot in a place where there is no other object that will get stained. Now randomly splash the color on the pot to make the splattering effect.
Dip Pottery Painting
- Take a large bowl (larger than your pottery)
- Fill it half with water
- Use nail paints or oil-based enamels that do not dilute in water but do spread over the surface.
- Add in layers of colors and make some patterns.
- Now dip your pottery in it and remove it instantly.
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POTTERY PAINTING TECHNIQUES TO MAKE IT LOOK PRO!
Running Fluid Art
The running fluid art for the pottery painting is an inspiration from the acrylic pouring technique.
For this art, chose the colors that you want to dilate.
- Then use the non-mixing agent and mix the colors in it.
- You can use acrylic paints or oil paints for this, however, we suggest you use acrylic paints, as they are easy to use.
- Create random patterns with the fluid and let it dry!
Printing Patterns
The intricate patterns of cute lacy flowers feel awesome for your planters. Well, it is a simple technique that is similar to stenciling.
- Get a pattern cut out.
- Keep it on the pottery and paint over it.
- Lift the cutout and you will have those patterns on the pottery.
Other articles to try this technique
- Roping the pot to create unique patterns
- Use stamps
- Newspaper print
Acrylic Painting
You have painted on canvas and now the pot is your canvas. You can use a dry brush painting to add texture to the painting.
Artistic idea- Draw a whole story line on the pottery and paint it in parts. As you rotate the pot, you will have a beautiful story being told!
Dot Work Technique
Oh! the dot work technique is one of the most beautiful of them all! You can do any kind of drawing and then use this technique to paint it! however, you need to know how to draw different shapes of dots. This technique is also called as The Stippling Technique.
Pro-tip: Use contrasting colors to make the effect stand out. Use a black base or white base pot to make the painting radiant.
Sgraffito Painting
Usually, people think it is a carving technique, but no! it is different however, the concept is the same. In this painting technique, you layer different colors and then with a Sgraffito tool, draw on the surface. This removes the layers making the base exposed and you get beautiful pottery.
Interesting Examples of Pottery Painting Techniques you can practice –
Beautiful Marble Texture
Don’t you feel mesmerized with the beautiful marble texture you see on ceramic pottery these days? You must have wondered how they do it! Well, you can make one for yourself by just following the steps in the tutorial we have here! It makes an amazing home décor item and you can make it without a penny!
Let It Flow
Do you love having little planters in your house? If you do, then this pottery painting idea will help you get your love for gardening and pottery painting to be fulfilled at the same time! All you have to do is let the paint flow on the pots. You can then do some minute yet Easy and Beautiful Pottery Painting Ideas for Beginners details too if you want.
A Plate For My Valentine
Are you planning to have a romantic dinner with your partner? Make them feel more special with this customized plate with a doted heart that you made for them! They will feel more special on that dinner date we bet!
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