Jesus Christ Pantokrator | Full Step-by-Step Tutorial (Paint Your Own Porcelain Byzantine Icon)

Slow down, pick up a brush, and paint your own Byzantine icon of Jesus Christ Pantokrator, step by step from the blank porcelain to the finished gold-touched icon. In this full tutorial I paint the Paint & Create kit by Byzantine Heritage: mixing the colours, painting the robes, hair and face, adding the deep blue background and three coats of gold, and finishing with the fine details on the halo. Along the way you'll find tips for beginners: how much paint to load, how to fix small mistakes with a damp tissue, and how to make the gold truly shine. Christ holds the Gospel open to the words: "Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matthew 11:28) Take your time. There's no hurry here. Brushstroke by brushstroke, this becomes a quiet, prayerful experience, not just a craft. 🎨 WHAT'S IN THE KIT One porcelain plaster icon, ready to paint Three paintbrushes: round, flat, and foam Seven non-toxic, high-quality acrylic colors A painting palette Paint ideas, instructions, and a color-mixing guide No previous painting experience needed. Recommended for ages 6 and up. 🛒 Get your kit: https://byzantineheritage.nl ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Part 1 · Unboxing the kit and preparing to paint 0:47 Part 2 · Choosing a paint idea and mixing the first red 2:10 Part 3 · Mixing the blue and painting the mantle 3:35 Part 4 · Painting the hair and starting the Gospel 6:38 Part 5 · Mixing the skin tone 7:05 Part 6 · Painting the face and fixing small mistakes 8:11 Part 7 · The blue background 8:26 Part 8 · Adding the gold to the halo and details 10:59 Part 9 · Touch-ups, second gold and light & shadow 12:07 Part 10 · The gold border around the inner frame 13:02 Part 11 · Final details on the halo – your icon is ready 14:12 Thank you ✨ SHARE YOUR CREATION We would love to see your icon! Share it on Instagram and tag @byzantineheritage with #mybyzantineheritage 🕯️ A meaningful gift for baptisms, name days and special occasions, and a beautiful way for godparents to share Orthodox tradition with their godchildren. #myByzantineHeritage #OrthodoxGift #IconPaintingKIT