Dinner is served!

My daughter first tried out pottery painting in a pottery painting cafe on holiday and loved it. We decided to buy some of our own pottery painting supplies so we could do some at home. 

Firstly, we tried pottery paint on some cheap white plates. These are three plates she painted and we've put on the wall. Simply designs work best for kids, as you need a steady hand.

My daughter's masterpieces :)

We also purchased some pottery painting pens. These are easier for children to use as they are just like felt pens. We decided to create our own dinner service and some mugs.

My little one creates her own dinner service

I'm no artist, but I had a go too!

If you want to be able to use and wash your crockery, it can be baked in the oven so that the pen or paint doesn't come off. So far it has survived the dishwasher. I'm not sure it will stand up to the scratching of knives and forks, but if it does come off, you can always redesign!

I think this one worked better - keep it simple if you can't draw!

Paint and pens can be purchased from craft shops such as Baker Ross or Hobbycraft, as can the pottery to be painted, although I've found it easier to buy cheap white china from supermarkets, or cheap white tiles from DIY stores. The pens we bought also work on glass and we have decorated tumblers, glass jars and candle holders too. Use battery operated candles instead of tea lights for safety.

My daughter made a candle holder

See what you can come up with :)




All craft activities are undertaken at your own risk, please supervise children adequately. Take particular care with small objects, heat and sharp items.