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Patricia's Pots
HOW TO PAINT or DECORATE a TERRA COTTA FLOWER POT
PUBLICATIONS ABOUT PAINTING POTS
CRAFT SUPPLIERS
So, you would like to try your hand at painting your own flower pots? Well, here are a few steps to help you along the way. No, it's not quick and easy. But, if you follow these steps, your flower pot will last a long time.
Here are the steps I take, (in sequence), to paint and seal my products.
HOW TO PAINT or DECORATE a TERRA COTTA FLOWER POT
| -Sand away any rough spots or loose clay particles on the rim, bottom edge, and outside of the pot |
| -Seal the inside with oil-based polyurethane-2-3 coats-let dry |
| -Prime the outside of the pot with a vapor barrier type primer-1 coat-let dry |
| -Base coat the pot in the color of your choice with acrylic or latex paint -2-3 coats-let dry |
| -Decorate or paint the pot to your taste-let dry 24 hours |
| -If you purchase Plaid Decorator Blocks to paint your pot, they come with a pattern suggestion sheet and how-to instructions. You can also buy more than one set of blocks and mix patterns and shapes. |
| -To decoupage your flower pot, pick any wrapping paper, wall paper, greeting card, or fabric, etc., that you like and make a color copy of it. To decoupage your design onto the flower pot, carefully cut-out the shapes you want to use and adhere them to the pot with Mod Podge, (also by Plaid), available at craft stores. |
| -Seal the outside of the decorated pot with a water based polyurethane 2-3 coats. There are several of these on the market, available at craft/hardware/paint stores, etc. Check to see if the product you select is OK to use over a painted surface. I stress water based polyurethane because oil based products have a yellow tint and will likely discolor your design. |
If this sounds like too much work, or you just don't have the time, you can always order a flower pot from me!
I'd be happy to paint one for you. :)
CARE TIPS
-Protect your flower pot from the elements
-Store in a warm, dry place during the winter months, (if it's cold where you live)
-If you use your pot for a living plant, after watering your plant, DO NOT allow the pot
to stand in water. If you notice water sitting in the saucer after watering, pour it out.
Remember, painted surfaces do not stand-up to extensive exposure to water.
-Clean your pot, if necessary, with a soft damp cloth. No scrubby pads or abrasive
cleaners. They will scratch the finish.
BOOKS ABOUT PAINTING FLOWER POTS
If you would like a few ideas, or painting patterns, here are few publications to help you along the way.
Leisure Arts - Patio Pots - #1741
Plaid - Helen's Pots & Mailboxes - Fun to Paint #9232
Design Originals - Garden Angels & Mice #3119
Design Originals - Painted Pots - #2361
Design Originals - Garden Guardians - #3170
Design Originals - Garden Delights - #3120
Plaid - Block Printing for Outdoor Living - Decorator Blocks #9197
SOURCES FOR BOOKS and CRAFT SUPPLIES
Craft Catalog -1-800-955-5915
Sunshine Crafts - www.sunshinecrafts.com
Plaid - www.plaidonline.com
Design Originals - 817-877-0067
I hope this information makes your flower pot painting experience a little easier.
Most importantly, have fun!
Patricia :)
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