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At Hobby Ceramicraft we want to give you the knowledge to succeed in ceramics, so we have put together a collection of useful and interesting resources that will help you resolve many of the day-to-day issues you may encounter.
Included in the resources are some fantastic Painting Techniques tutorials for you to follow.
You will also find Technical guides and Health & Safety guides for our products.
Finally we have included a series of informative articles that we think you will enjoy.


MB1080 Retro Teacup and Teapot MB1080 Retro Teacup and Teapot

This beautiful set was created using Mayco's Foundations series large-area coverage paints.                


MB1099 Unicorn Party Kit - Techniques MB1099 Unicorn Party Kit - Techniques

This technique shows how you can create several different designs by using only a limited range of colours. You will be introduced to colour blending and creating highlights. Ideal for parties.


MB1107 Funky Footed Mug - Flip Flops - Mayco Technique Sheet MB1107 Funky Footed Mug - Flip Flops - Mayco Technique Sheet

This Flip-Flop footed mug will transform your morning coffee!! Here is the technique sheet, showing you how to complete this fabulous piece.


MB1110 Go Tractor Bank - Mayco Technique Sheet MB1110 Go Tractor Bank - Mayco Technique Sheet

The perfect boy's toy, this tractor money box will be a hit with budding young farmers everywhere!


MB1124 Lace Flowers Travel Tumbler - Mayco Technique Sheet MB1124 Lace Flowers Travel Tumbler - Mayco Technique Sheet

A practical piece for when you're out and about. This travel tumbler comes with a practical lid with rubber seal to keep drinks in and spills at bay. An update of the lace technique for busy people!


MB1083 Flowery Finger Mug - Mayco Technique Sheet MB1083 Flowery Finger Mug - Mayco Technique Sheet

Freshen up your morning coffee with this wonderfully tactile mug decorated using the new colours from Mayco's Foundations range!


MB1124 Travel Tumbler and Retro Dinnerware MB1124 Travel Tumbler and Retro Dinnerware

This technique is a great on for those of you who love bright, bold designs that don't take ages to create. That means you can have an entire dinner service complete in a day!


Clay Hand and Footprints Clay Hand and Footprints
This article tells you about clay hand and footprints - an excellent extra revenue stream for ceramic cafes - well worth looking into if you don't already offer this service

Christmas - Cone Trees Christmas - Cone Trees

Fabulous stamping technique on this new contemporary shape!!!


Christmas - Contemporary Tree Dishes Christmas - Contemporary Tree Dishes

Simple, neat and great, great fun - this technique is great for kids as it involves cutting out paper shapes and painting over them.  Prefect for your younger clientele!


Christmas - Essence of Christmas Christmas - Essence of Christmas

Stunning bright design which can be reproduced on any piece - make up a plate and mug set - the variations are endless!


Christmas - Funky Reindeer Hanger Christmas - Funky Reindeer Hanger

A great project for kids - fun with painting and stamping - kids can go crazy with this one! Don't forget that red nose now!


Christmas - Cool Candy Dish Christmas - Cool Candy Dish

A brand new piece which will look super in any home. Easy to do, and very stylish. Bring a flair to your Christmas crockery!


Christmas - Hanging Santa Ornament Christmas - Hanging Santa Ornament

Dress up Santa any way you like! You know how he should look, so why not experiment a bit? A classic project to guide your hand.


Halloween - Scary Skull Cup Halloween - Scary Skull Cup
Spooky, Simple, Seasonal fun piece!

How to Create Plaster Out-Prints of children's hands or feet. How to Create Plaster Out-Prints of children's hands or feet.
This is a pictoral guide to show you how to create plaster outprints for your customers. Taking a print in a piece clay, which could then be fired and made into a 'Clay-Print', (see other instructional leaflet) doubling up on the possible sale!


DISCLAIMER: The information in this section is intended as advisory and whilst every effort is made to ensure it is accurate and up-to-date, users should exercise due caution when following any of the instructions given here. Hobby Ceramicraft cannot be held liable for any damage or personal injury arising from the use of this information.