How to Paint Pottery & Ceramics:  Fall Owl Plate

Fall colors were our inspiration for this owl plate, and we used a fun writer to outline the feathers with dark brown to really make it pop! It's easier than you think! Also, did we mention that this plate is food-safe? All of our dish ware is functional for your every day use or special occasions. 

Supplies

• Plate Bisque
• Leaves
• Paint Colors: Yellow (7); Orange (10); Maroon (22); Green (56); Brown (67); and Dark Brown (72)
• Sponge with Handle (Spouncer) x 5
• Toothbrush
• Large, Flat Brush

Steps

1. Apply leaf prints of multiple colors directly onto an unpainted plate – use a sponge to dab a thin layer of paint onto the back of a leaf and stem, then place the leaf on the plate on push down on all parts of the leaf, and lift off the plate

2. Splatter! – Dip the bristles of the toothbrush into the dark brown (72), point the brush in the direction of where you’d like the splatter to go, and run your thumb through the bristles starting at the tip of the brush

3. Paint the back with 3 coats of dark brown (72)

Learn how to paint your own pottery and ceramics at Polka Dot Pots! We are located in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, Smoky Mountains, Tennessee, and Poconos, Pennsylvania. We'll teach you techniques that are so easy, anyone can create a masterpiece!