Color Me Mine is a vibrant studio that brings together enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. A haven for artists, we offer a wide array of unfinished pottery pieces ranging from functional dinnerware to whimsical figurines to paint. We help you skip the clay throwing and hand building process which can take weeks and months to learn, to the fun part, glazing and painting! Even better, after your visit, your pieces will be ready for pickup within a week!
YOU PICK IT : select your piece(s) from the wide range of pottery on display, and decide on a style, design, or pattern for your piece. For added inspiration, some artists like to browse through our selection of books, view past customers’ artwork on the TV monitor, or check out references on Pinterest and Instagram etc.
YOU PAINT IT Choose colors from the palette provided, keeping in mind that you can use as many colors as desired and custom mix them (we have 65 from which the combinations are endless!). When selecting, it helps to start with your base and large area colors first to avoid feeling overwhelmed, then focus on the details. We recommend using pencils, stencils, sponges, tracing paper, carbon paper, masking tape, and other tools to assist you in the design process (ask us – we have more tools than you can imagine!). Be cautious not to press too hard with pencils, as the lead can act as a barrier to the glaze absorption on your pottery piece.
Begin painting your artwork, remembering that dark colors should be applied over light colors for better results. Apply three thin and even coats of paint for solid colors, avoiding thick layers that could cause bubbling in the glaze during firing. If you prefer a watercolor effect, dilute the glaze slightly with water before applying it. Note that unfired glazes/colors may appear different from the color boards due to transformation during firing, creating a more vibrant look. For instance, reds may look pink on your unfired pieces.
Quick Note : we make an effort to respect painters’ creative environment. If it appears that we are not paying attention, please feel free to reach out if you require assistance. We are here to help! At customers’ requests we now offer a “self serve” option for refills of paint while painting in studio.
Once your pottery is complete, consider autographing it on the bottom using detail bottles (avoid using sharpie). Leave your artwork on your table for our team to inventory and describe it under your account before bringing it to the kiln room for drying.
WE FIRE IT : leave your artwork with us. We let it dry overnight our kiln, dio it for a final glaze, and fire it in our kiln at around 1850°F. This seals your pottery, making it food safe and gives it a glossy finish. The entire firing process takes about 24 hours. After firing, we carefully drimmel off stilt marks at the bottom of your piece.
Reminder: : we text customers that their artwork is ready for pick up as a courtesy. Customers are responsible to pick up their pieces within 30 days regardless. After 30 days, due to the lack of space in our studio, we unfortunately cannot keep your pieces and they will then be donated. Unpicked up pieces NOT refunded or credited.
Additional notes : the materials and glazes which we use are non-toxic. All pieces using our regular Stroke and Coat glaze are 100% food safe after firing. Some specialty and crystal glazes are not recommended for food use. Please check with our team before using these to ensure compatibility with your intended use. Thank you!
