Mission Statement
Clayful Creations focuses on developing an appreciation for art through paint. Our approach provides people with the knowledge and tools necessary to create a master piece without ever having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Community
We strive to incorporate community by hosting and participating in local events.
Creativity
We strive to foster a positive environment for creativity to blossom.
Inclusion
We hope to service EVERYONE in our community. We do NOT discriminate against anyone and welcome all. By being a mobile service we are easily accessible for those who may have difficulty going to a physical location.
About Clayful Creations
Cultivating Creativity With Every Stroke
Clayful Creations was started by Ines Butler in 2024. From a young age Ines loved to paint and has been holding a brush longer than a pencil! She was inspired to start this business by her late grandmother, Paula Diaz, who had a ceramic shop of her own, Paula's Ceramics. Paula's knowledge and tools were passed down to Ines to help her create Clayful Creations. Our goal is to provide access to an experience that allows clients the freedom to plan out and create their own concept design for their ceramic piece.
What is the Ceramic process?
Introduction
In order to understand the process we must first define what ceramics are. According to the Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, ceramics is defined as "of or relating to the manufacture of any product (such as earthenware, porcelain, or brick) made essentially from a nonmetallic mineral (such as clay) by firing at a high temperature." The manufacturing of ceramics is a long and tedious but well-worth-it process! We use the ceramic mold casting method as opposed to hand molding each item. Our ceramics go through a multi-step process that can be summed up in four to five steps. These steps are: slip, greenware, bisque, paint, and the final firing (if glaze paint is applied). This process is how we make our pieces at Clayful Creations.
Manufacturing Ceramics
The first step is making slip which is a thick liquid that is similar to cement (before it dries). Once the slip is poured into the mold it is left overnight to dry. The mold is then detached from the now solid, but very malleable clay called, greenware. The greenware is then cleaned and refired to create a more sturdy piece called bisque or biscuit. When the greenware begins to turn into glass in the kiln , two forms of silica (Mullite and Cristobalite) are created. Particles soon turn into crystals as the materials begin to fuse together to create bisque. The bisque can be painted with glaze where it is fired for a second time or acrylic where the piece can be sprayed and taken home the same day. With glaze, you can display your artwork inside or outside because of the resistance the paint provides to prevent cracking and damage caused by the weather. If acrylic paint is applied it can be sprayed with a glossy, matte, or satin finishing spray which we suggest, should be displayed inside.