ArtyPax
Paint Your Own Pottery
Warwickshire
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Multi-Award Winning Nature Inspired Paint Your Own Pottery, parties & artwork
About ArtyPax:
My mission with ArtyPax is to kindle the flames of your imagination whilst celebrating the wonders of the natural world
As I entered into the world of paint your own ceramic kits I noticed a saturation of generic, imported items with limited variety. Driven by this realisation I embarked on a quest to curate a distinctive selection of ceramics and artwork, with a spotlight on nature and wildlife.
For utmost quality I exclusively use bisque ceramics, supporting traditional British pottery craftsmanship. My pieces are meticulously hand-cast in the pottery heartlands of Stoke-On-Trent & Derbyshire, showcasing dedication to superior craftsmanship.
What truly sets ArtyPax apart is that all my kits are kiln-free – simply paint and go! No waiting for additional kiln firing. Just paint & decorate your masterpiece, let it dry, and bask in your creation. Suitable for artists of all levels. If you are lucky enough to have access to a kiln my ceramics can be used with kiln glazes & fired to cone 06 too!
About the ceramics:
All Arty Pax ceramics are made by hand using the slip casting process. Followed by a kiln firing to over 1000 degrees which converts the pieces into bisque ceramic.
At this stage the ceramics can be painted with either glazes or acrylics.
With glazes a second firing in the kiln is required to set them and make them food safe for kitchenware items.
I use acrylic paints for all my ceramics, whether hand painted by myself or within my kits.
This removes the need for a second kiln firing & makes the ceramics ready for display as soon as the paint dries.
How Is Ceramic Bisque/Pottery Made?
Bisque ceramic or pottery refers to ceramics that have been kiln fired without a glaze.
Clay is moulded by hand or poured as a slip (liquid clay) into a mould.
After drying naturally for 1-2 weeks the pieces achieve a leather hard stage.
Here they undergo a hand finishing stage known as fettling. This removes surplus clay produced from the moulds and adds any extra design details.
They then enter the kiln for their first firing (a bisque or 'biscuit' firing) for over 24 hours at over 1000 degrees.
After a gradual cooling this is then when the ceramics come out white & ready to paint.
This process of making bisque ceramic has been seen for hundreds of years in the UK pottery industry.
There are a variety of kits available.
You can treat yourself
Send as a gift or
A party kit that can be used as an additional activity at a party or event.
On the website there are many ceramics and theme to choose from.
About Rachel:
Hello, I'm Rachel J. – a wildlife biologist with a BSc (Hons) Wildlife Biology degree from Anglia Ruskin, Cambridge, now embracing my artistic passion.
My journey began with a strong foundation in wildlife and nature. Beginning my understanding at Moreton Morrell agricultural college studying Countryside Management before continuing to university studying Wildlife Biology. Whilst studying I also spent many years working in country parks, contributing to the preservation of our natural environment.
Since childhood creativity was my constant companion. From painting & drawing to sculpting & modelling. Following my graduation I returned to my creative roots, intertwining my passion with my profound knowledge of nature to create ArtyPax, giving life to nature inspired ceramics & artwork.
Beyond ArtyPax, I continue to paint, draw, sculpt, and explore nature with an Attenborough like wonder, hunt fossils like Anning (when I can), and relish time with my family.
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Website: www.artypax.com
