PlasterKraze, Selden

It's a bit anticlimactic to spend the afternoon painting a beautiful masterpiece, only to have to wait several days to come back and pick it up once it's been fired. There is no wait at PlasterKraze—the company's paintable pieces are made of plaster instead of ceramic, and don't need to be fired in a kiln after glazing, which means customers can take their creation home with them the same day. Painting parties are available for both adults and kids, though the latter can also choose from parties where they play dress-up, decorate T-shirts, make candy, and design their own teddy bears. Meanwhile, those who want to paint plaster on their own time or planet can pick up one of PlasterKraze's take-home kits, which includes a plaster piece, paints, brushes, and glaze.