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Rainbow Painted Flower Pots for Kids or Adults
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Painted Flower Pots

Learn how to paint terracotta pots using this simple tutorial, plus make sure they are sealed correctly. A perfect craft idea for spring.
Course Everyday Crafts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Dry Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings 2 pots
Cost $2

Equipment

Ingredients

  • Terracotta pots
  • Multi surface or outdoor acrylic paint various colors
  • Water based sealer

Instructions

  • If the clay pots have been used, clean them with mild soap and warm water to remove all dirt and debris. Let dry.
  • Apply 2 - 3 coats of a clear, water-based sealer to the inside of all the pots, letting dry between coats. Let dry completely before painting.
  • Basecoat your pot with a single color and let dry. If you aren't sure which color to use, choose white. It's a great blank "canvas" for your painting.
    Painting a terra cotta pot with yellow paint using a paint brush
  • Use your brush to add a very thick layer of painted stripes to the pot, one right on top of the other.
    Orange stripe and pink painted stripe on a terra cotta pot
  • Clean your brush and then make sure the paint is still wet. Use the brush to go over the line where both colors meet, lightly stroking each color within the other to soften the line.
    Blending lines on your terra cotta surface using a brush
  • Continue painting stripes (or the design of your choice). Once you're finished, allow the pot to dry for several hours.
    The bottom of four paint bottles and a painted pot with a paintbrush
  • Apply 2 - 3 coats of a final sealer to the outside. Let dry for at least 24 hours before planting.
    Painted plant pot with a succulent inside