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Painting ceramic

Marlene Kindred

15 years ago

Hi there!

I have a question for all of you creative junkers. I have this pink swan planter that is a hideous speckled pink at the moment and I would like to give her a paint job. What would be the best way to do it? Sand and paint with spray paint or is there a better approach?

Thanks for the help!

Marlene

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Purplemoon
15 years ago
If she's glazed, spray a coat or two of MATTE Krylon sealer over her, then paint with anything. If she's not glazed, spray Primer before painting. Tips I read from some craft site and an artistic gal I know who does this with items too. I never knew you could paint over glossy ceramic, so I was happy to read how to do it.

hugs, Karen
Marlene Kindred
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the info Karen! I really like the shape and detail of this planter, but her color is pretty yucky at the moment. I'll give the primer and paint a go!
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