Pottery for Home Decor

Let’s Paint Pots for Home Decor and ......... some Creativity !!!

From India to Netherlands, from Egypt to Japan, Pottery and pot paintings had a deed relation with home decoration. Having richly crafted Crafts pottery would enhance the classic look of any house. The ancient ‘Pietra dura’ floral designs would give a traditional appearance while Abstract patterns provide a modern arena to your pots. Thus, for people looking for a hobby which is economical and which would improve the look of your interiors is – Pot Painting.

Painting pots and decorating your home with them, gives an artistic relaxation. It would be a perfect leisure activity for all age groups. The Icing on the cake is that, it is highly cost efficient. That is – You can purchase an earthen pot for 0.5 dollars, paints and brushes for 2 dollars and other materials for another 1 dollar. Maximum cost for a perfect designer pot would be – 4 dollars. The Fact is that, In most of the novelty shops, the price of such designer pot may range from 5 – 7 dollars. So, isn’t it a cost efficient Craft hobby for you? Yes it is.

Look at some of my creations –

Aren’t they Delightful?

And believe me when I say – that I made all those 3 pot for 3$ only! Yes, only for 3$ (almost Rs. 200/-). I’m sure that it may take 5-6 dollars to purchase those kinds of designer pots from shops. Then, what are we waiting for? Lets get Started –

Making Abstract Designs on a pot using enamel paints -  

Paints such as enamel, glass paints and oil paints are not soluble in water. That is, they will float on water. Using this character of enamel paints can produce awesome design on water surface which could be transferred to the pot. This post will teach you how to do that technique to get a fantastic abstract pot for home decor.

You need - 

• A pot (Painted with white acrylic/enamel paint)
• Enamel Paints (at least 2 colors)
• A Tub full of water. (The diameter of the tub should be slightly greater that the height of the pot.)
• A Stick (To make patterns on water)
• Gloves (optional)
• Newspapers (To avoid mess).

Procedure - 

Fill the tub with water. Pour 2-3 colors of enamel paint in the water. (you will notice that the enamel paint will float on top on the water surface).Take a Stick and stir the surface of water to get abstract patterns of Enamel colors. Then take the pot and hold it on the water surface. Then slowly rotate it on the water surface to transfer the design onto the pot. If some part on the pot is left without design, pour some more paint into the tub and repeat the process until the pot is covered. Then let it dry for 48 hours.

Click here to view the Video on this Pot Painting -