How Do You Blend Colors When Painting Pottery?
It’s fun and easy to paint pottery using different colors. But how do you blend colors effectively when painting pottery? Learn tips and tricks for blending colors that will give your pottery a personalized and beautiful appearance. Start with a clean, dry piece of pottery. If your piece is dirty and must be washed, use a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 plain white vinegar to remove any dirt, oil, or other coating. If you’ve painted any part of the pottery, let it dry before proceeding. Dampen your brush and dip it in the color of paint that you want to use. This isn’t the time to be stingy with the amount of paint that you put on your brush — make sure to pick up extra amounts of paint.You can also use a damp sponge to apply the paint to your piece of pottery. Again, be generous with your paint. Apply the first color to your piece of pottery. Immediately add your second color, without waiting for the first color to dry. The paints need to be wet so that you can blend them. Brush on the
