Pottery painting is a hobby that more and more seniors are taking up.

Since pottery is a perfect gift and decor item, it finds its way into countless rooms every year. You have a beautiful art piece there in front of you — why not add your own creative touch to it?

Pottery painting is different from other types of painting, as the unique canvas provides opportunities for creative patterns and designs.

Whether you have your own pottery studio or you like to buy pottery to paint, this guide will help you get started even if you’re new to the pastime.

DiamondCore Tools sums it up nicely. Simple polka dot patterns are easy and look great. Stripes and lines add texture and can work well with the curvature of the surface. You can even doodle on pottery, using stencils or freehand techniques to add hearts and other fun ideas.

You can paint over laces and stencils to get a very precise look, or use a splatter effect to make an abstract creation. Keep in mind that you can paint on anything from vases to bowls to plates. This means your creations can end up on a display shelf or in a cupboard, as a cherished gift and an artistic statement.

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