So, I missed the Wednesday deadline for my post this week. But I have the best excuse: my parents were visiting all the way from Brazil! They left a land with one-sun-for-every-person for a cozy snow storm in NY. As I tried to maximize my time with them, the only way to have a post this week was to incorporate a craft afternoon into the program, and it was the perfect idea!
We went to The Little Craft Shop in my neighborhood to paint some pottery, choosing to work in couples. My husband and I painted a soap dispenser for the kitchen and my parents crafted a mug with a matching spoon. Kevin and I planned and executed with our usual attention to detail. Meanwhile, my dad was all concentration and smiles while my mum performed her role as idea manager with expertise. The place had great music and we sat there until the job was done. We talked for hours, laughed, learned and created together. In the meantime, our game faces came out in full force (with striking similarities). It was a moment to cherish and I definitely recommend doing it with visiting parents or friends that are looking for a relaxed activity.
The crafting actually took place last Wednesday, but we had to leave our art pieces behind to be fired. Unfortunately, my parents left before they had a chance to see their beautiful creation, so maybe they will see it here – and perhaps come pick it up soon! I miss them already. It’s a weird realization to think that no one will ever love you or care for you the way your parents do; differently perhaps, but never in that same, unconditional way.
We went to The Little Craft Shop in my neighborhood to paint some pottery, choosing to work in couples. My husband and I painted a soap dispenser for the kitchen and my parents crafted a mug with a matching spoon. Kevin and I planned and executed with our usual attention to detail. Meanwhile, my dad was all concentration and smiles while my mum performed her role as idea manager with expertise. The place had great music and we sat there until the job was done. We talked for hours, laughed, learned and created together. In the meantime, our game faces came out in full force (with striking similarities). It was a moment to cherish and I definitely recommend doing it with visiting parents or friends that are looking for a relaxed activity.
The crafting actually took place last Wednesday, but we had to leave our art pieces behind to be fired. Unfortunately, my parents left before they had a chance to see their beautiful creation, so maybe they will see it here – and perhaps come pick it up soon! I miss them already. It’s a weird realization to think that no one will ever love you or care for you the way your parents do; differently perhaps, but never in that same, unconditional way.
Project: Soap Dispenser and Mug with Spoon
Skills: ceramic painting
Time: 2 hours
Cost: approximately $30
Material:
- Greenware
- Acrylic pait
- Brushes
- Glaze (maybe)
Since we didn't have much time, this week's project had to be ultra easy. We purchased the greenware at the shop, used their art supplies, and of course had them fire and glaze it for us. For those of you who want to make this project in its entirety, it is possible to do it at home, apart from the firing process (assuming you don't own a kiln). As I kid, I used to make my own greenware pieces with Disney themed plastic molds. = )
Ceramics begin in the form of greenware. Greenware is a delicate, unfired pottery, taken directly from a ceramic mold. Depending on the type of paint chosen, it is
generally recommended to paint three coats of paint on the surface of
the greenware. Allow the paint to thoroughly dry between coats. Don't
be discouraged if the paint colors look extremely pale when applied to
the greenware as the firing process will bring out the true colors. After having applied three coats of ceramic paint to the surface of the
greenware, return the painted item to your ceramic shop to be fired.
The ceramic shop may already glaze it for you and return it to you as a finished product, ready to be used! Otherwise, you will need to apply three coats of glaze and return it to the fire once again.
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