Ceramic bisque Wind in the Willows Mole sculpture trail figure front view

Paint Your Own Wind in the Willows Mole Ceramic

Name: Paint Your Own Wind in the Willows Mole Ceramic
Brand: ArtyPax

From £18.99

Paint your own officially licensed Wind in the Willows Mole ceramic, available alone or as a complete kit with no kiln firing needed.
 
This characterful unpainted figure is the official ceramic companion to the much larger Mole sculptures seen on public art trails around the UK. His inquisitive expression, bow tie, waistcoat, jacket and pocket-watch chain make each raised detail a pleasure to pick out in colour.
 
Give Mole familiar woodland shades and smart country clothes, choose colours to complement your home or treat him as your own miniature public-art sculpture with flowers, riverbank plants, literary motifs or bold patterns.
 
A charming creative project or thoughtful gift for Wind in the Willows readers, sculpture-trail visitors and collectors. 
 
Mole also coordinates with Badger, Toad and Ratty so you can gradually build the complete riverbank collection.

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Quantity

Ceramic Only:

1x unpainted, officially licensed Mole ceramic figure, ready to decorate using your own craft supplies.

FREE painting instructions & ceramic care guide.

Complete paint-your-own kit:

1x unpainted, officially licensed Mole ceramic figure,

Strip of artist grade acrylic paint, six paint colours,

1x paintbrush (Children's set) OR 2x paintbrushes (Adult set)

FREE painting instructions & ceramic care guide

Select either the children’s or adult paint set from the product options. A strip of three glitters can be added too.

Paintbrush handle colours may occasionally vary from those pictured.
Is it beginner friendly?
Yes. The raised details make the design approachable for someone painting their first ceramic, while the larger areas leave plenty of scope for experienced painters to add shading, patterns, fine details or mixed-media decoration.

Will the recipient need anything else?
Choose a complete kit and they will receive the ceramic, six paint colours, a brush and helpful instructions. They will only need a small pot of water and something to protect their work surface.

No kiln or specialist equipment is required. The ceramic-only option is best for someone who already owns craft supplies.

How messy is it?
It is a straightforward tabletop activity rather than a specialist pottery setup. We recommend covering the surface, wearing an apron or older clothes and keeping water and kitchen paper nearby. As with most craft paints, spills may stain some fabrics or surfaces.
Approximate measurements:

Height: 13cm (5.1")

Width: 6cm (2.4")

Depth: 5.5cm (2.2")

Mole is hand-cast in earthenware bisque and kiln-fired at over 1,000°C, creating a high-quality unpainted surface ready for decoration.

The design includes a bow tie, waistcoat, jacket, pocket-watch chain and smart shoes, with raised details that make the different areas easy and enjoyable to pick out in colour. Mole stands on his own rectangular display plinth.

Officially licensed ceramic companion to the bigger sculpture trail statues around the UK.

As each ceramic is hand-cast, very small variations may naturally occur and form part of its character

This product includes one unpainted Mole figure only. Badger, Toad and Ratty are not included, and any painted examples shown in the photographs are for creative inspiration.
Mole can be decorated using the paints supplied with a complete kit or your own acrylic or poster paints. The six kit colours can be mixed together to create additional colours and shades.

You can also experiment with suitable craft materials such as decoupage, glitter, glue or foam clay. Simply decorate your figure and allow it to air-dry—there is no need to return it for kiln firing.

If you have access to your own kiln, the bisque ceramic is also suitable for ceramic glazes and can be fired to cone 06. This is entirely optional and is not required when using ordinary craft paints.

Suitable for adults and children aged three years and over

Adult supervision is recommended for younger children

This is a decorative ceramic sculpture rather than a toy

Intended for indoor display

Mole will arrive unpainted and ready for your design

Seal with a suitable varnish if desired.

No further kiln firing is needed.
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Packaging:

Your Mole will be carefully prepared and packed at my Warwickshire studio.

Your order is packed in recyclable or reusable materials wherever possible, including a sturdy cardboard box & protective potato starch based packaging. We keep unnecessary plastic to a minimum while making sure your ceramic is properly protected on its journey.

The kit contents and packaging have been chosen so that every element can be reused, recycled or both. Please reuse your packaging where possible and check your local recycling guidance before disposal.

Sustainability:

Every purchase from ArtyPax helps support UK habitat restoration & wildlife conservation projects.

Handmade in UK, Less Air Miles, Highest Quality Product

Recyclable, Reusable & Solvent Free Packaging

Free From Single Use Plastic

Reused Bubblewrap where possible

All paper products from FSC Certified Sources

From a Sustainable & Renewable Energy Powered Studio