They provide a very level finish and can be used to hide minor flaws in pots and other clay artwork. The second option is painting your plastic plant pots with spray paint. And while this will take you no time at all, there are some safety precautions you need to consider before starting. What you’ll need If you’re looking for a gift idea for a kid that allows you to get some pot painting in, try making this DIY succulent pineapple planter. Not only does this work as a gift, but you can make it for special summer occasions like picnics or outdoor parties. Easiest to create details: Acrylic paint markers- These markers or pens offer the durability and fast drying of acrylic paint in an easy-to-use pen form. They are great for creating freehand patterns. Here’s another project that puts painter’s tape to creative use. The two tones on this flower pot are very striking and can be painted on 24 hours apart. This is another beginner-friendly project if you want to improve your pot painting skills.

Overall, acrylic paints can be used on almost any type of clay pot at any stage after its forming has been completed. Acrylic paints can be baked or left to air-dry. Baking usually improves the bond between the paint and the pot.Gather all the colors in your acrylic paint collection together – you’ll need every single one when painting flower pots in an abstract style. What makes pot painting ideas like this one so fun is you can go wild with the acrylic paints and still end up with some striking terra cotta pots. Wear a mask and glasses when spray painting, and pay attention to how the air is flowing around you. Most spray paints are considered non-toxic, but if you get them on your face, they can be difficult to remove. If you breathe them in or get them in your eyes, they can lead to permanent damage. Tear off palettes remove the necessity to clean up a messy palette at the end of a painting session. You simply mix your colours on the pad of waxy papers, and tear away the top layer and put it in the bin when you have run out of colour mixing space or you have stopped working. However they do contribute to the amount of waste you will accumulate in your studio, and have a tendency to flap about inconveniently during breezy outdoor painting sessions. No-bake paint pens have been making a splash in the crating world and are a great way to paint clay pots. You use them much like magic markers.

To help extend their service life, we recommend sealing them under a coat of clear acrylic or polyurethane. Big brush strokes are what give these pots their aesthetically-pleasing texture. Use ceramic pots and three paint colors to achieve the designer look of the pots. You’ll be pleased by how modern and on-trend the final pot turns out. Acrylic mediums modify the characteristics of your paint. The label of each pot or bottle will advise on the proportions of colour to medium recommended. All regular acrylic paints can be mixed with mediums, as can Flashe paints (although some colours may curdle). We were very happy with how the flower pots turned out and will likely do this again! I still have a world map to finish and we have the taste for replacing all our indoor pots too. Here are the finished pots:

2. Dripping Clay Pot

You will find a lot on the market but they all do the same job: they prepare the surface so that it accepts the paint. Pebeo is an affordable brand and their 1 Litre Gesso will last me a long time! You could opt to go for one single colour, or you could draw and paint a design that will truly show off your personality and your home decor style. There are no rules when it comes to this step, so put on your creative hat and let the paintbrush guide the way. Unless you are going for a special effect, we almost always recommend using a white primer. This makes any color stand out and is the easiest way to get adequate coverage in the least number of coats. Do you need special paint for clay pots? Use paper and masking tape to cover any areas you don’t want to be painted. Wonderful designs can be created using stencils at this stage. Be sure to remove the masking materials before the paint is completely dry to avoid feathered edges.

Did you know that painting flower pots in chalkboard paint will transform them into miniature chalkboards? Now, how cool is that? Just imagine the potential. Before you start painting the pot, give it a clean – either with soap and water or some alcohol/nail varnish remover to ensure it is completely free from dirt and make sure the planter is completely dry before you begin painting,’ says Holly Jones from Garden Street. Get the details for painting French Made Pots With Decals on Dreams factory. 38. Cat-Painted Clay PotStay wet palettes on the other hand prolong the open time of your acrylic paint, minimising waste and allowing you to keep pre-mixes colours on your palette for your next painting session. They consist of a tray in which you pour water and then place a membrane sheet over the top. The moisture stops the paint from drying and thus allows you to work with your paint for longer. The palette also comes with a lid which restricts the amount of air getting to the paint, which speeds up drying. Like the fingerprint and button flower pots above, you’ll need your kid’s help to make this footprint butterfly flower pot. They’ll be using their feet to make the footprints that’ll represent the butterfly’s colorful wings.

If you aren’t much of a painter, but you’d still like to decorate your terracotta pots in some way, well, mod podge is the answer to your problems. The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver– A deep cleaning and conditioning soap contained in a plastic tub. Like the Loxley soap, you use it by swirling a wet brush into it. It is a very popular cleaner that is fantastic at restoring your brushes to their original condition. Make sure you read the label before buying a particular varnish as each have different properties. They generally come in matte, satin and gloss varieties. Gloss gives you the most sheen and it is needed for any metallic or iridescent colour to pop. Matte, on the other hand, has no sheen and tends to dull down colours. Satin is the one in-between and I would recommend that for most flower pot projects. As we had a lot of iridescent colours and I wanted my pots shiny I went with the gloss varnish. Be warned, they can have a slight yellow tint and they are not recommended if a crisp white finish is what you are after.

70. Designer Pots

I laid out my pots on some newspaper on the patio upside down first. I applied the first coat with my gesso brush and gave them 24 hours to dry. Then I turned them and applied the second layer, making sure the inside of the pots are thoroughly varnished too. After the second coat dried they were ready to use!