Learning Center
Wanting to Learn new techniques? So many things to try!
Learn Various Techniques to create beauty, variety and fun in your artwork. Find great downloadable project packets in the online store and step by step instructions for specific techniques. More examples of each of these techniques can be found in the photo gallery!
Glass Painting & Fusing Techniques
Create scenes, vases, plates, bowls, candle holders, coasters & More!
Non-Fired Ceramic Techniques
These products are quick and fun to use, and don't require firing in the kiln after painting. They are fantastic on figurines like wildlife, scenic vases, angels, dragons, or on holiday items like snowmen, Santas scarecrows, etc.). Learning various ways to make these things look the most realistic or appropriate for the project (wet brushing, oil sticks, translucents, shading, washes, corner loading, etc.). These items are not food or dishwasher safe but can be wiped down as needed.
Fired Ceramic Techniques using Colors For Earth Fired Products
Beautiful techniques can be done on figurines and flat surfaces as well following designs or creating your own. You can even use the One Stroke flower technique with CFE fired products. This technique is usually more glossy and is the choice for food safe items (platters, plates, mugs etc) or other useful items like trivets, jewelry boxes, vases and decorator items that you need water tight or want a glossier finish.
Glass Painting & Fusing Techniques
Create scenes, vases, plates, bowls, candle holders, coasters & More!
Non-Fired Ceramic Techniques
These products are quick and fun to use, and don't require firing in the kiln after painting. They are fantastic on figurines like wildlife, scenic vases, angels, dragons, or on holiday items like snowmen, Santas scarecrows, etc.). Learning various ways to make these things look the most realistic or appropriate for the project (wet brushing, oil sticks, translucents, shading, washes, corner loading, etc.). These items are not food or dishwasher safe but can be wiped down as needed.
Fired Ceramic Techniques using Colors For Earth Fired Products
Beautiful techniques can be done on figurines and flat surfaces as well following designs or creating your own. You can even use the One Stroke flower technique with CFE fired products. This technique is usually more glossy and is the choice for food safe items (platters, plates, mugs etc) or other useful items like trivets, jewelry boxes, vases and decorator items that you need water tight or want a glossier finish.
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Downloadable Techniques
Learn about different techniques and which one is right for completing your piece. Learn to paint many of the projects pictured in the photo gallery using the techniques you will learn in my step by step Instructional Technique Packets & Videos available in the online store Visit the Techniques page to see enjoy a small demonstration on painting eye lashes. For more instructions Purchase the How to Paint Basic Eyes step by step instruction packet from the store.
Check out the Store for More Educational Videos FREE Projects
Check out the Free Projects page to find techniques that will give you opportunity to practice some of the techniques you can learn here on Shelley's BrushWorks and create beautiful pieces
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Painting TipsVisit the Painting Tips page and find tips and articles like the one below to help broaden your painting experience
Sponging
You can create beautiful backgrounds and finishes with a sponge! Using a clean, damp Sea Wool Sponge (look for one with lots of interesting larger holes and detail) scrunch up the sponge to have part in .......Click here for More |
More ways to Learn From Home
How to Video Series
How To Wet Brush Video Available now and more coming soon
Supply List Recommendations
Be sure to look for Shelley's General Supply List & Tips with her recommendations on everything from setting up your workspace to brush cleaner, tools & which brushes to use for what things. A great resource ceramic painters!
