How to Make Ceramic Palettes for Watercolor Paint

How to Make Ceramic Palettes for Watercolor Paint! There’s something special about creating artwork with tools that are just as beautiful as the paintings themselves. While I have plenty of plastic palettes tucked away in my studio, I wanted something that felt more inspiring to reach for each time I sat down to paint.  These handmade ceramic watercolor palettes are exactly that—a collection of functional art pieces that make every painting session feel a little more creative. Each palette was handcrafted from earthenware clay using slab-building techniques before being professionally fired at my local recreation center.  After the first firing, I returned to glaze each piece with bright tropical colors and glossy finishes before they received their final kiln firing. To finish them off, I added a thin adhesive cork backing to protect tables and work surfaces from scratches. The result is a collection of whimsical palettes that are practical enough for everyday painting whi...