Pottery bowl painting ideas – Easy Painted Clay Bowls
Be inspired to paint clay with these pottery bowl painting ideas. These pottery painting ideas are perfect for all skill levels.

I made clay bowls a few weeks ago and I am thinking about making some more. This time, instead of leaving them natural, I would like to paint them to add some dimension to them.
I haven’t quite decided how I will paint the ceramic bowls yet, but I thought it would be fun to get some inspiration. It’s quite fun to see how a little coat of paint can transform a clay piece from simple design into a beautiful piece of art.
Are you ready to see some beautiful painted pottery pieces?
Pottery Bowl Painting Ideas
Pottery Bowl Painting Ideas
Learn how to add a splash of color to pottery bowls. Pottery bowl painting ideas for all skill levels.
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So many beautiful pottery painting ideas, right?
I think I may paint the inside of the bowl using gold paint. I won’t paint the entire bowl, but I will make straight lines using masking tape then I will paint between the masking tape lines. I demonstrate how to use masking tape to make paint straight lines in my baking soda Easter eggs tutorial.
Do you think I should make more lace clay bowls and add some paint to them? Maybe I could spray paint them a solid color.
Now that I have made a few easy pottery bowls, I really want to try and to make some using a pottery wheel! My daughter, who has used a pottery wheel before, told me that it’s really fun!
I hope you have enjoyed these ceramic painting ideas and that it has inspired you to paint your own pottery designs.