Vintage Ceramic Christmas Tree Paint Party
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Let’s start painting!
Before you start painting put on some of your favorite music, I love Chris Stapleton and Cody Johnson! Then get your favorite drink, whether that is a glass of wine or cup of coffee.
I’m starting with the traditional green Christmas tree. I’m using Black, Hauser Dark Green, Festive Green, Festive Green Metallic as well as Yellow Green. I know that sounds like a bunch of different greens but, there’s really no right or wrong way to do this.
First you will want to use a big brush, a two-inch chip brush is always a good choice. Dip it in water and black paint and get it all over the ceramic tree resulting in a great vintage vibe. Let the tree dry and then start with the darker green first at the bottom of the tree. You will want to paint right on top of the black. Bring the darker green up a little to give it an ombre effect. Continue going up the tree with the lighter and lighter greens until you use the yellow green at the top.
The next tree I am going to paint is the Turquoise one. This one is going to be so much fun y’all! I’m using Peacock Teal, Peacock Pearl and Metallic Teal. I am painting this one like I did the green tree only this time I’m starting at the top of the tree. with a little of the Peacock Teal and only go part way down the tree. Then blend the Peacock Pearl and go a little further down the tree. Lastly you are going to want to blend and finish the tree in the Metallic Teal.
I decided to paint the large tree all white with gold tips. You will need white and gold paint for this one. Paint your tree all over white first and let it dry. Then just brush the gold paint on the tips.
Let’s add some snow!
You can also add snow to these trees to give them that winter wonderland vibe. Once your tree dries you can add snow on the tips with white paint or Snow-Tex. Don’t forget to spray your tree with spray polyurethane before you add Snow-Tex. Did you know that you can also add snow to your winter paintings?
Painting these ceramic Christmas trees is such a fun DIY Christmas craft to do by yourself or with family and friends. Comment below and show me your completed trees. I’d love to see what you came up with!
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Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees
It’s time for a new, old tradition #CeramicChristmasTrees
The Christmas holidays have long been connected to tradition and heritage, yet not just of the tradition itself, but of the family traditions that we develop along the way. It could be the tradition of taking a family trip out of state to see some distant relative, or it could be an old-fashioned turkey dinner at Grandma’s house for the holidays; whatever your tradition, the holidays are here for the enjoying. Here at the Creative Arts Studio in historic , Royal Oak, Michigan , we are ready for your visit, to create a new family tradition – handcrafted, Ceramic Christmas trees.
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What’s trending? Time-honored traditions…
The tradition of handcrafting and hand painting ceramic Chrismas trees has grown in popularity over the years. These are the same Christmas trees that our grandparents’ used to have back in the day. Now that tradition is seeing a resurgence among families today, who want more of a hands-on experience to bond over and build memories with. So, if you’re looking for a new and different kind of holiday tradition to do with your family, then come out to The Creative Arts Studio and paint ceramic Christmas trees! We have a lot of different sized trees to paint, and a lot of cool glazes to choose from.
Hand-crafting is the hot topic of the hour…
Perhaps, it’s that unique holiday tradition we partake in as a family – that is indeed the “Most Wonderful” thing about this time of year. So is the art of hand-painting ceramic Christmas trees. It’s been a long-held tradition that’s continued from the time of our grandparents unto this day. How is it that a tradition dating back decades has not only continued up until now but has, in fact, experienced a rebound in renewed interest among younger generations? “The answer is simple – it’s the hands-on, do-it-yourself craftsmanship that’s involved in the process painting pottery with family and friends, and then having it fired in a kiln , that family members find to be rewarding and they remember the most.” says the staff at the Creative Arts Studio
Invitation to experience a new tradition…
When visiting Detroit , Michigan or whether you’re a native Royal Oak resident who’s looking for something decidedly different to do for the holidays…then perhaps it’s time to break tradition and start forming a new one. The tradition of painting pottery is stronger than ever here at the Creative Arts Studio and we invite you and yours to celebrate this time-honored tradition with us… ‘round the craft-making, dining table .
Your turn to pass along the torch of tradition…
As your extended, holiday family, the Creative Arts Studio welcomes you into our studio home for a Detroit, Michigan Christmas tradition like no other. Come on in and paint a ceramic Christmas tree and you’ll discover why some traditions are worthy of our attention and are deserving to be passed along to the next generation of future artisans…
Paint Your Own 14 Inch Medium Vintage Christmas Tree w/ Electrical Kit Star and Colored Bulbs
Medium Christmas Tree stands 12″ high, but on the base it measures 14″ high. It comes with multi-color pin lights and a clip-in light kit (7 watt bulb). This is the perfect tree to use with our Specialty Glaze Glass Green #9554 because the color is a deep forest green. With three full coats all over, the Glass Green color moves and falls into the cracks and crevices just right, and best of all no clear dipping required – making it easy to simply paint and fire!
To-Go Trees: The #5064 Medium Christmas Tree takes approximately 3 ounces of Glass Green (#9060) to cover in 3 coats, using a #14 Round Brush (#6670) or a Mop Brush (#6570). This estimate does not include extra for spillage, etc. So you may want to add a bit more when purchasing your to-go glazes and supplies.
Price shown above includes all applicable sales tax. It does not include paints or materials. You must purchase the paints and materials you need from us to finish your piece separately.
All our Paint at Home Pottery is of the highest quality white, unglazed cone 04 bisque. It has been cleaned and fired once and is ready for you to paint with our high quality ceramic glazes. Do not use any other paints, pens, pencils, markers or other materials other than what you have purchased through us to decorate your pottery. Other paint and decorating products are not compatible with our high quality ceramic glazes we provide for your painting enjoyment.
NEVER COMBINE ACRYLIC PAINTS, OTHER PAINTS, SHARPIES, GLUES, OR OTHER MATERIALS WITH FIRED CERAMIC GLAZES. YOU WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR POTTERY IF YOU DO AND WE WILL MOST LIKELY HAVE TO REFUSE TO FIRE IT FOR SAFETY REASONS. ONLY CERAMIC GLAZES ARE MEANT TO BE FIRED IN A KILN. ART IS WHAT YOU MAKE OF IT, WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MISUSE OF OUR PRODUCTS.
If you have a question about if something is compatible with our ceramic firing practices, please call us during regular business hours at 860-517-8553 and we would be more than happy to assist.
We suggest pre-purchasing a firing fee for each pottery product you are buying so that you may easily drop off your ready to glaze and fire pottery at our studio without having to pay for firing at the time of drop off. If it’s all on the same order receipt, it makes it super easy! Pottery is then glazed, fired and generally ready in 7 days for you to pick up.
**Pottery products sold as a single set (such as salt and pepper shakers for example) only require the purchase of ONE $3 firing fee (not two), to have them glazed and fired.
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