Using Pottery Painting For Christmas

Pottery painting can be a simple craft activity to arrange, and there are lots of ready-to-paint pottery figurines, decorations, and everyday items such as mugs, plates and bowls. If you want your pottery painting session to have a Christmas theme, then you may want to buy seasonal figurines in the shape of Santa, a snowman, or even a penguin! Children will receive a plain figurine that they can then decorate as they like, and you will need a selection of pottery paints for them to use.

Paints can be found in small pots in a wide variety of colours, and you may even be able to find specialised paints which create pearlised or glittery effects. These could add a special touch to the children's designs, and you might like to buy a few special paints as well as the usual mixture of colours. Alternatively, you may like to use pottery painting pens which work in the same way as felt-tipped pens, but use specialised pottery paint instead of ink. You may find that these are a little less messy than pots of paint and brushes, and then can also allow children to create more detailed designs.

One drawback to pottery painting pens however is that they make it difficult to mix paints together to create new colours. If you want to encourage children to do this and experiment with colours, then it may be best to provide pots of paint and palettes, so that they can mix their colours. They will also need a variety of brushes and some water pots to wash their brushes between each colour, to avoid paints getting mixed inadvertently. If you are planning to use paint pots, you may also want to ensure that you have an adequate supply of table covers and aprons, to avoid any spillages or stains.

If you are looking for Christmas pottery painting ideas, you may like to buy a range of plain pottery ornaments that can be decorated and threaded onto a ribbon for hanging from the tree. These can be found in a range of shapes and designs, and children will be able to paint them as they wish. They may need to be set aside to dry, and some pottery painting may even need to be baked in an oven to dry and seal the paint. You can buy some red and green ribbons, and tie each finished ornament with a loop for children to take home and hang on their tree or around the house.

Another Christmas pottery painting project could involve painting plant pots with a pattern, seasonal theme or picture, or even a personal message to a loved one. The pot could then be filled with a poinsettia and given as a gift over the festive season. pottery painting can be adapted for all seasons and themes, and you should be able to find a wide range of items for children to decorate. You will also need to ensure that you have all the right tools and equipment, and a good range of paints to help children get creative!