Christmas Gifts with Pebeo Porcelaine 150!

Christmas Gifts!

Made with Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Paints and Markers

Every year, I have the same dilemma trying to decide what to get for my Grandparents as they always tell me that they have everything that they need. And every year I end up doing a painting or drawing for them, this year however, I thought I'd make something that they might actually use!

I decided to test out my paints and try my hand at more realistic and detailed designs.

Unfortunately, I didn't take photographs of the steps, but I'll do my best to explain them.

The Pebeo paints work in a similar way to most paints when it comes to mixing colours. I used a scrap of paper to mix the extra colours. I sometimes mixed the marker paints, or the pots of paint, or a mixture of both, which I will go on to explain.

In my blue butterfly and red robin painting, I used Princeton brushes, which work a treat! 

• In this painting, I started off by drawing the outline of the butterfly shape.
• Once, I had done this, I then drew the shapes on the wings.
• I also filled in the edges, but left some white gaps on the tips of the wings for the spots.
• I then drew the body of the butterfly.
• I left this to dry for a couple of minutes.
• I then started off with yellow and drew some of the colour on the outer edges of the shapes.
• Next, I used my orange a bit further in, next to the yellow.
• Occasionally I would go back to my first colour to create a bit of a gradient.
• However, be careful in doing this as sometimes the paint can be lifted up if overworked.
• Then I used the red in the middle for some warmth.
• Once the butterfly had dried a bit more, I got my two white and black pots of paint and mixed a grey colour on my paper which I then painted with a brush underneath the butterfly as a shadow.
• I had to do two coats of the paint with a fairly laden brush to get the even grey colour.

 

Colours used:
Agate orange.
Marseille yellow.
Scarlet red.
Anthracite black.

•  For this butterfly, I began by using the black marker and outlining the shape of the butterfly.
• I then filled in the shapes on the wings and drew the butterfly body.
• Once this had dried I used the dark blue marker and coloured the edges of the shapes.
• I shaded by finishing the line on a curve. By this I mean that I finished the colour with a curved line instead of a flat edge to join the next colour nicer.
• I then used by pale blue colour to finish colouring in the wings.
• I then pressed the nib of the light blue marker a couple of times on a piece of paper so some of the paint flooded onto the paper which I then mixed with white potted paint to create a light blue colour.
• This colour I then painted as a highlight and third colour on the inside of the wings.
• I also used it again to paint spots on the outer edges of the wings.

Colours used: 

Lapis Blue.

Peacock Blue.

Anthracite Black.

• This bird looks really tricky, but it was just experimental and a lot of fun! And I only used a couple of colours.
• Firstly, I used the red marker to draw the shape of the bird. I used the marker when it didn't have a lot of paint in the nib so it would draw lightly.
• I then used my brushes to do some of the red brush strokes ontop of the head and chest.
• While it was still wet, I used my yellow paint to add some highlights.
• I also mixed some of the red and yellow together on the paper to make orange and painted that as well.
• Next I painted the eye which was done just using the black and leaving a space for the eye reflection.
• Then I mixed some of my blue and black together to make the colour for the wings.
• I painted keeping in mind the direction and shape of the feathers and built the paint up in layers. Sometimes I had to wait for the paint to dry before adding the next layer.
• Then I painted the beak which was made from mostly black with a little blue and then shaded around the eye and at the back of the head.
• Then I mixed red with a little blue to make a purple colour which I painted on the chest of the bird below the beak.
• After this had dried I painted the background which was purple made from the blue and red.
• For this I painted in stages following the direction of the bowl and added white each time to create the gradient. (You can see my brushstrokes).
• Voila!

  

Colours used:

Scarlet red.

Citrine yellow.

Lapis Blue.

Ivory.

Anthracite black.

All of these were left to dry overnight and then baked in a normal oven at 150 degrees for 35 minutes.

The paint is now washable. However, it is recommended to hand-wash to preserve the quality of the paint. If however you must use a dishwasher, use it on Eco mode. :)

 

Paints are available at Spotlight stores around Australia and selected art stores!

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How to make a Meaningful Farewell gift that is usable, personal and purposeful

Oh how I love Pebeo's Porcelaine 150 Markers. They were perfect for this job.  I was asked if I could paint on a serving Platter as a farewell gift for our minister and their family. After much thought I decided that it couldn't be just pretty, it had to have a nice quote that suited us and also serve as a reminder for them of all the good times we had, so they couldn't forget us. And They loved it, which is always good.
So here is how it turned out-

Check out How to Create a One of a Kind, Personal Farewell Gift by Siann Watts on Snapguide.

Paint Your Own decorative Tile Pot Rest

Decorative Tile Pot Rest

When I set out to experiment painting on a plain tile I wasn't quite sure what would come out of it, but as my design evolved, so did my idea for what I would do with this decorative piece - a pot rest. Not only can it be handy in the kitchen, but would be a great design piece for the centre of the table at your next dinner party or a beautiful hand-made gift for some one special.

The finished design

For this project you will need:

• a 30cm X 30cm plain ceramic tile (they are relatively inexpensive to buy singularly from hardware stores such as Bunnings, so I recommend buying a couple and having one to practice on.
• Stick on surface protectors, so the bottom of the tile doesn't scratch any delicate surfaces

• A pencil, eraser and ruler for drawing your design
• A selection of Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Paints and Markers in your desired colour scheme. The colours I used were Parma Violet, Turquoise, Malachite Green, Citrine Yellow, Olivene Green, Ming Blue, Lapis Blue, Black (paints) and Amazonite Green, Peacock Blue, Marseille Yellow, Peridot Green, Lapis Blue, Black (Markers)

I began with my design with both a Mandala and Zentangle in mind, but nothing specific. I started by making some pencil markings radiating from the centre like below.

Then I made up pattern instinctively as I went along.

You can copy my design, make up your own, or follow one of the many instructions for drawing mandalas that are on the internet.

Once I was pretty happy with design I used a combination of the Black Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Marker  and Fine Liner to mark in the lines I wanted to keep and few extra ones here and there.

Your design could look equally effective in Black and White, or just one extra colour or many colours like me. Once your marker pen is dry you are ready to paint.

TIPS

* Use a baby wipe to wipe off the pencil lines you know longer require. A baby wipe will also remove the Pebeo paint while its still wet. 

* Use Isopropyl alcohol such as ISOCOL or DIGGERS to remove dry paint marks that you don't like, smudges or mistakes. Cotton wool balls and buds are handy for this.

* A tooth pick is also handy for scratching off errors in tiny areas

If you find yourself getting brush marks you don't want, try using the paint sparingly with a very soft brush. Do light layers, allowing to dry thoroughly in between, to build up the colour.

In small areas you can try "flooding" the paint, dropping a lot of paint into the area and sort of using it around without creating brush strokes. Practice on your "practice tile" to see what effects you like.

with pink area

Pink area removed

Spice up the White - Porcelaine Paints With Pebeo

With a little Pebeo Porcelain Paint you can spice up a white mug this xmas as a personal little handmade gift idea.
I myself am not a fan of white mugs, I had to purchase some just for this tutorial! I collect bright coloured funky mugs! So how does one turn a boring old white mug into something fun and personal!

With alphabet stickers of course! and some various colours of the Pebeo Porclaine paints! I grabbed some cheap alpha stickers from the Reject Shop for $2.00

I did my pet name from my husband and also my initials I grabbed a stippling brush and also my palette, poured some of the colours I wanted to use and started bouncing my round stippling brush onto the mug. Super easy and simple!
I completely clean the mugs to make sure there is no residue on the mugs so the paint has a clean surface to work with.
TIP - Apply the stickers to your clothes first before putting onto the mug to allow some of the stickyness to be muted, so when it comes time to remove your alphabets it wont be such a huge pain.

I did test how the stippled dots would look on a spare piece of card before applying to the mug, to make sure I was happy with how it turned out.
This Blog post is also a lesson for you if you get to the end of your project and you hate it...I remade this cup 5 times before I settled on a design, you will see some of the ok attempts! REMEMBER NOTHING IS SET IN STONE UNTIL YOU BAKE IT!

 I used red and white paint and also mixed the two to make a soft pink, I also used a q-tip to add little red polkadots to the design.

Using a pin I removed the stickers, you may need to use some Methylated spirits to sharpen your edges if you so wish! I used a fine brush with the metho to work the edges.

another way you can add colour, is using sponges and bouncing thin washes of colour to your mug.

I used primary colours and a sponge and pounced the sponge onto the mug to give a softer effect...then I decided I wanted to create a cute watermelon inspired mug so started..yet again.

Using the same sponge technique I bounced red and green onto my mug over my alphabet stickers

once I was happy I then used a black pebeo porcelain paint pen, and drew on little sporadic seeds. The lovely little mug now holds my current fave washii tapes on my desk!

If you create a mug design and you aren't in love with it, a paper towel and methylated spirits will remove your work, and you can start again! just because you failed once doesn't mean you've ruined your mug! Like I said nothing is set in stone unless you've baked it.

Let your creations dry for a full 24 hours before baking.
150 degree oven for 25 mins, I turn the oven off and leave the door open for the mugs to cool.
I hand wash all my handmade things just to be on the safe side!

I hope you enjoyed this little quick fun tutorial, and remember everything can be fixed.
seeya next week.
Courtney Diaz

Really Easy Porcelaine Painting

 It is so easy to transform cheap, plain, household items into cute, hand-decorated ones with Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paints and markers.

I used Salt n Pepper shakers and a hand-soap dispenser both found for under $5.

For the Salt n Pepper shakers design, simply start with circles as below, drawn on with Black Pebeo Porcelain Marker.

Use Scarlet Red Porcelaine Marker to draw in the petals.

Use Peridot Green Marker to connect the flowers and make a "S" and "P".

For the soap dispenser, remove the lid and place the container in a disposable plastic bowl.

Pour Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paints in Ming Blue and Turquoise straight from the tubs and let drip...

Give it a good few hours or more to dry, then use the Peacock Blue marker to draw some swirls onto your drips.

Then use Lapis Blue Marker to do some dots on around your swirls.

DONE!

Decorative Terracotta Pot with Pebeo Porcelaine 150

I love having cute decorative items around my office to brighten things up and a painted terra cotta pot is a great idea for holding pens and office supplies.

To complete this project you will need:

•  A small terracotta pot
• Pebeo Porcelaine 150 Filler Undercoat
• Pebeo Porcelaine 150 paints in Lapis Blue, Citrine Yellow, Olivine Green, Scarlet Red and Anthracite Black
• Pebeo Porcelaine 150 markers in Amazonite Green and Earth Brown
• Reference photo of Sunflowers (optional - you can choose to paint something from your own imagination)
• A few Brushes, I recommend at least one small round, and one small flat/angled
• Water

To start with you will need to give your pot a coat with the Filler Undercoat, you must let this dry for 24 hours before commencing your project.

Once your prepared pot is ready to go, you can use your earth coloured marker to draw on your flower designs.

I then used my Citrine Yellow paint and a small round brush to colour my petals. *Note: You will need to do at least three or four coats to get the desired effect.

A few coats in, more coats required

Use your Green Marker to draw in some leaves. The Lapis Blue Paint is for the background. Remember, it will look patchy at first, but will come up beautiful after three or four coats.

Here is the semi-finished product. I found the leaves weren't standing out enough against the Blue background so I went over them a bit with a mix of Olivine green and Yellow to lighten then up. I also used a mix of Black and Scarlet Red paints to make a brown to paint the centre of the flower.

Bake your pot in the oven as per instructions on the packaging to cure the paint. You can then use it in the garden or anywhere in the house to decorate or hold stuff.