My Great Find Yesterday!

So, yesterday afternoon I needed to run to Michaels Art and Crafts store for some sealer and to price out some other items I was looking for.  Well my local store usually has bins of clearance items or items on special out front on the sidewalk and they did yesterday as well. They had a bin called Grab Bag, every bag was $2.00 each.  So...this is what I bought for $8.00 (sorry couldn't stop at one bag lol)

Yup for $8.00 I received tons of silk flowers (20 -27 stems of flowers in each bag), rolls and rolls of ribbon,  one bag had the 3 baskets which one basket retailed for $16.99!


 The large containers were in a separate bag for $2.00 which I plan on painting a design on the outside before filling it with flowers. I really liked the rough exterior of them will really make the design I paint stand out.

It would really be worth the trip if you have a Michaels near you to see if they have the $2.00 grab bag at your location. I have some great plans for my items!

Have a great day!
Donna
The Bisqueware Barn
http://thebisquewarebarn.ecrater.com

Adorable Shar-Pei Puppy Bank Ceramic Ready To Paint!

Okay, this little guy is just adorable! Shar-Pei puppy ready to paint bisque bank from The Bisqueware Barn.

 This cute little guy measures aprox. 8 1/2" long x 2 1/2" tall and is fired to cone 04 and will come with a stopper.

This Shar-Pei puppy bank would make a wonderful gift for a birthday or holiday!


Today I thought I would share a picture of one that I had painted.

I started by painting the entire piece a dark brown, then continued to dry brush lighter shades of brown until I developed the color I was looking for, his nose is black and his eyes are white with a light brown and black. After he dried I then sealed him with 3 coats of an interior/exterior varnish.

I just love his face, he is just to cute!

 Thanks so much for stopping by and be sure to visit The Bisqueware Barn to purchase this piece and be sure to take a look around at the other great items I have to offer.

Have a great day!

Donna

Ready To Paint Chess Set Ceramic Bisque

This beautiful Chess Set has been added to The Bisqueware Barn catalog today.
 

This set is fired to cone 04, the tallest piece ( the king) measures aprox. 3 1/2" tall, the shortest piece (pawn) measures aprox. 2 1/2" tall.

This set has beautiful detail and the finishing choices are really endless! You could finish these in acrylic, glaze, or give them a wood look!

 This set would make a great gift as well!
  

 Be sure to stop by The Bisqueware Barn to purchase this set and see all the other great bisque items I have to offer

Its A New Year, So New Items!

First off I would like to wish everyone a very Happy New Year!

 With that said I have some great new items that I have added to my site The Bisqueware Barn, actually I added 12 new items today! I wanted to share a couple of them with you today.
 
 The first piece is Indian Lovers, this piece has such beautiful detail and would make a great addition to your Southwestern Decor or a great gift for someone you know.

 This piece is fired to cone 04 and measures aprox. 8" tall x 5" wide.

 The back of the piece is very detailed, this really is a beautiful piece of bisque! 
  
 I added a really fun piece which would be wonderful for a baby boy or toddler boys room.

 Papa Bear and Baby Bear lighted silhouette which does come with the night light clip so after you have finished painting it you will be able to plug it in and light up your art work. This piece makes a great night light in a child's room and would also make a wonderful gift!

 This piece measures aprox. 9" tall x 8" wide and is fired to cone 04.
 
 How about something for the kitchen? These guys are really cute, Chef/Cook Salt and Pepper Shakers!

 These two measure aprox. 4 1/2" tall x 2" wide, will arrive to you clear glazed inside and stoppers in the bottom of them. They are also fired to cone 04.

 I am thinking about making a set for myself, they will look great with my Chef/Cook spoon rest that is also available through The Bisqueware Barn!

Thanks so much for stopping by to see whats new at The Bisqueware Barn today and be sure to stop again as 2012 is going to bring many new and wonderful bisque pieces to my shop!

Have a great day!
 Donna

Ready To Paint Dolphin Vase Ceramic Bisque

Love dolphin's? Well then you are really going to love this beautiful ready to paint dolphin vase from The Bisqueware Barn!

This is a gorgeous piece of bisque, it features 3 dolphins in waves of water.

This piece measures from tip of dolphin to tip of dolphin aprox. 12" across the vase opening measures aprox. 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".

This would make a wonderful gift to someone you know who paints or for you to paint and give to someone this holiday season.

I would also like to share with you how I completed the same piece, the water is clear glazed then I added mother of pearl, the dolphins I did in grey acrylics and sealed them with an exterior varnish.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit me over at The Bisqueware Barn

Have a great day!
Donna

Ceramic Bisque Frog For Your Garden Plus A Great Idea!

Love Frogs? Well then this one is a must have for your garden decor!

This great looking frog measures aprox. 8" long x 5" wide x 3" tall.

 He is fired to cone 04 and will arrive ready for you to paint him and display in your garden or patio!

Or maybe you have someone on your gift giving list that loves frogs, this would make a great gift! Oh looking for a cute way to paint your frog, well here is how my Cousin Chrissy decided  to paint her frogs, yes I said  frogs she painted two and look how cute they turned out!

With a little imagination you can have your own Prince and Princess Frog!

Aww how sweet!! Be sure to stop by The Bisqueware Barn  and check out all the great ceramic bisque pieces I have to offer!

 Have a great day!
 Donna

New Items Have Arrived To The Bisqueware Barn

I have added some adorable new items to my catalog today and thought I would share  this one with you today!

 This one is so adorable and would make a great item for your garden or a great gift to make for a friends garden.

 This Country Boy holding a bunny measures aprox. 6 " long x 7 1/2" tall.

 He is fired to cone 04, and will arrive to you ready to paint immediately. I just loved this piece, this little boys face is just adorable!

And as I said before he would make a great gift to paint for a friend or relative this holiday season!
  I love him so much, I decided to paint one and here he is to share with you!

  I have painted him using acrylic paint, I painted his pants a solid dark blue and then dry brushed a lighter shade of blue, I did the same with his shirt by using 2 shades of red, the bunny was painted in dark brown then a lighter brown then white. I added pink to his nose and ears. The little guys hair is done in 3 shades of brown, going from dark to light then I added yellows and a touch of white. His eyes are blue, shoes are white with blue accent and laces, the soles of his shoe I did black then added a little white to the black for a charcoal shade.

 I really enjoyed painting him and I am sure you will to, so stop by The Bisqueware Barn to purchase this cute guy and to check out the other great ready to paint bisqueware that I have to offer.


 Thanks for stopping by
 Donna