At the PIE Kreativ Café in Zurich, plates, bowls and egg cups become colourful favourites - over coffee and brunch.
Just imagine: You're sitting in the Creative Café Zurich or the Ceramic Painting Studio Basel, relaxing with a cappuccino. In front of you is a plate or egg cup in plain white - and after a few brushstrokes you transform it into your own personal work of art. Painting crockery is fun, uncomplicated and brings a lot of joy not only to children but also to adults. Here you can find out step by step how to paint your own ceramic piece, which colours are suitable and why even a small egg cup is worth using as a creative canvas.
Step 1: Choose your favourite piece
In the PIE Kreativ Café you will find a large selection of ceramic blanks: Plates, bowls, cups or small egg cups. Each blank is a blank canvas just waiting for you to create it. You don't need any previous knowledge or your own materials - just choose your piece, make yourself comfortable over coffee, cake or brunch and start your creative mini-adventure.
Step 2: Use the right colours
What colour do I need to paint crockery?
At PIE, we only use high-quality ceramic paints to ensure that your design can withstand everyday use. These are food-safe, scratch-resistant and even dishwasher-safe after firing. Which paint lasts on crockery - precisely these ceramic and porcelain paints, which are fired in the oven. Normal acrylic colours may look pretty for a short time, but they can't withstand heat or dishwashing. You can get the right colours from us - in all the shades you want.
Step 3: Can you paint normal crockery?
Yes, you can - as long as it has a smooth surface. Porcelain, ceramic and even stoneware are all suitable. At the Creative Café Zurich or the Ceramic Painting Studio Basel, you don't have to search around, because we already have the right blanks for you. Particularly popular: painting plates for the dinner table or painting egg cups to brighten up your breakfast the next morning. Find out more here: Painting ceramics.
Step 4: Realise creative ideas
Whether for children, adults, couples or whole groups of friends - painting crockery creates unique pieces that are as individual as you are. Here are a few ideas:
- Painting egg cups: quick, handy and perfect for kids
- Themed sets: for example in summer colours, with Christmas motifs or spring-like pastel colours
- Personalisation: Names, initials or favourite sayings on plates and cups
- Nature motifs: flowers, leaves or waves
- Mix & match: each piece is different, but all colour-coordinated
- Gifts: whether it's a birthday, wedding or housewarming - self-painted crockery is unique and personal
Step 5: Firing & care
After painting, we take care of the most important part: your work goes into the ceramic oven, where the colours are fired. This makes your crockery food-safe, scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe. You can pick up your finished piece after about a week. To ensure that it remains beautiful for a particularly long time, we recommend gentle hand washing despite dishwasher resistance - so your colours will shine for many years to come.
Conclusion: More than just painting crockery
Painting crockery at the PIE Kreativ Café Zurich or at the Ceramic Painting Studio Basel is more than just a DIY project - it's an experience. You spend a relaxing time with coffee and cake, can let off steam creatively and take home a unique, personalised piece at the end. Whether you want to paint plates, bowls or egg cups - you'll find the perfect mix of enjoyment, creativity and relaxation here.
