How To Use Acrylic Paint On Ceramic

When you ve finished painting your mug leave it for 24 hours to air dry.

How to use acrylic paint on ceramic.

Acrylic craft paints in various colors to paint the base colors of the piece. This paint can be applied to any ceramic product without being fired in a kiln. I painted my friend s dog on a mug from the dollar store using acrylic paint. Alternatively acrylic and latex paint aren t as durable for high traffic areas as epoxy but are easier to find and work with.

If you want to paint background colors use a thick foam brush to make the process quicker. The acrylic paints are inexpensive and it is easy to found from online or local stores. Permanently applying color to ceramics after they ve been fired firing. You can also use acrylic paints to paint on exterior surfaces of ceramics or pottery without curing them in the oven.

Acrylic craft paint in a dark brown color such as burnt umber. Opt for epoxy paint to get a glossy highly durable and long lasting finish. In situations in which you plan to paint over a clay pot intended for plants or flowers add a primer or sealant coat to the pot first. Readily available in most craft stores acrylic paints are convenient to use.

If you use an acrylic paint for a design on the outside of the cup or plate and you just spray it with an acrylic clear coat it produce highly glossy dishes that are pretty to look at but not safe to place food upon. Unpainted ceramic pieces also known as greenware can be created and collected for a variety of purposes. I was looking at dishwasher safe mod podge which would also give it a nice shine i believe. For projects like painting a tile wall or a ceramic vase use a liquid paint that you can apply by hand.

Vibrant colors can be added to unpainted ceramics by using acrylic paints that are especially made for that purpose. Acrylic paint is a water based paint. Craft paintbrushes for acrylics. Or baked at high temperatures.

Soft cloth or rag such as an old t shirt. Once you ve finished your outline brush your first layer of acrylic paint on the mug and let it dry. Let it dry and then add the desired design or paint. Preheat your oven to 350 f.

Then paint on any addition layers letting your mug dry in between coats. I m going to follow instructions i found online to let dry 24 hours and then bake it. You need to use ceramic glaze painted on and then fired.