How to paint a pot

How to paint a pot

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paint pots It is one of the most entertaining and relaxing hobbies. Have you ever tried? In case you have gotten bored of seeing the usual pots at home, you will surely love this craft. Both to change the plant decoration of your home and to give personalized pots to someone who likes gardening.

With this small, affordable and simple tutorial, you will be able to give a new life to your old and boring pots terracotta even when you think you're not too good at painting. If you are not sure what materials to use and how the pots are painted, take note because we will tell you all the details after the jump. Let's start!

How to paint a pot

Materials to make the craft

How to paint a pot brushes

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The good thing about carrying out this type of craft is that the materials you will have to gather are not too expensive, so you will not have to save a lot of money to invest in materials. Actually, if you start looking through the closets of your house, you may find many of them from other previous crafts. Let's review then what materials you're going to have to get to learn how to paint a suitcase.

  • Some terracotta pots. Ideally, for this craft you use some old pots that you want to give a new life to but if you don't have one and you feel like doing this craft, then it's best to buy new ones.
  • Some brushes or brushes to apply the paint.
  • Acrylic paint of various colors.
  • A sponge.
  • Pencils.
  • Elastic rubber.
  • Wooden sticks.
  • Scissors.

How to paint a flowerpot in a speckled style

The first model that we are going to propose in this post to give an original and fun touch to your old terracotta pots is this one. mottled design with various colors. It looks great both in the interior decoration of the house and in the exterior if you have a small terrace or garden. You will see how your pots will look beautiful and with renewed air!

And without further ado, we are going to see the steps to make the first model of a pot with a mottled-style decoration.

  • The first step is to take the brush to apply the first coat of paint on the pot.
  • Also paint the inside edge and wait for the paint to dry before giving the second coat of paint to the pot.
  • When you're done painting, set the pot aside and prepare the sponges to turn into brushes.
  • Cut the sponges one centimeter wide and fix them with an eraser at the end of a pencil to create a kind of brushes.
  • Take the brush with the sponge and moisten it in the paint to create the colored flecks on the pot. Then perform the same action but using different colors. Remember to make an irregular layout to make it look more spontaneous and beautiful.
  • And ready! Do not forget to put inside the plants and flowers that you like the most. I'm sure you'll love the result.

How to paint a pot with a metallic bath

how to paint a pot

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If you want to make a more classic and elegant model On your pot, the metallic color will be your best ally. It is one of the simplest models to carry out if you do not want to complicate yourself too much but you want to give your old pots a new life.

Next, we review what are the steps to carry out this craft with a metallic color bath. Take note and get to work!

  • To make this beautiful model with a gold/silver/bronze bath, the first thing you will have to do is use a brush to apply two coats of paint on the pot that will serve as the base of the main design.
  • When you're done, let the pot dry for a while. When the paint is completely dry, place a rubber band around the pot to mark the limit to where the chosen paint is going to be applied. Use a pencil to mark the line and then remove the eraser,
  • Use another brush to paint the pot with your color and if you have a ceramic plate that goes with it, repeat the step as well and paint it gold.

How to paint a pot with a stencil

how to paint a stencil pot

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Another option that you can carry out if you want to develop your creativity with this craft is to use self-designed templates that allow you to create patterns and drawings of your liking. The homemade templates are prepared in a very simple way, but if you don't have time or want to opt for a somewhat more complicated model, you can always resort to buying them at any store.

Materials to make the craft

  • Some new or old terracotta pots to redecorate.
  • Some brushes or brushes to paint.
  • Acrylic paint of different colors.
  • A sheet of paper or cardboard to make the template.
  • Scissors.
  • A marker.
  • A bit of zeal

Steps to make the craft

  • The first step in making this pot design is to apply two coats of paint with a brush or paintbrush on the pot you want to remodel.
  • To do this, choose the colored paints you want.
  • When you are done with the first step, set the pot aside and allow it to dry completely for a few minutes.
  • Then, draw your template on the cardboard with the help of a marker and cut it out. In case you don't have time to make the stencil, you can always buy it.
  • Glue it onto the pot and apply the paint of your choice for this step of the craft.
  • Let the suitcase dry completely and carefully remove the stencil.
  • Finally, place the flowers and plants that you like the most inside.

Do you like painting pots? Which of these proposals would you like to put into practice? If you can't decide on a model and you have enough pots, don't hesitate and try to make all the designs. Painting is one of the most relaxing and entertaining crafts. In addition, it will allow you to bring out your most creative side!


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