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Painted terracotta pots

Cheap clay pots painted in checkers, faces or color blocks, ready for plants, pens or makeup brushes.

Painted terracotta pots
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 10 and up
Time1 hour plus drying
Cost$6 to $15
SpringMother's DayDollar storeUnder $20GiftsThings to sell

What you'll need

Materials

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Tools

How to make it

Safety

Spray sealer outside only, with a mask.

  1. Step 1: Wipe the pots
    1

    Wipe the pots

    Brush off dust with a dry cloth.

  2. Step 2: Paint a base coat
    2

    Paint a base coat

    Paint the outside and the top 1 in inside the rim. Let it dry 30 minutes.

  3. Step 3: Tape the pattern
    3

    Tape the pattern

    Use tape for stripes or blocks. Sketch checkers or faces in pencil.

  4. Step 4: Paint the design
    4

    Paint the design

    Fill it in with 2 thin coats.

  5. Step 5: Peel and touch up
    5

    Peel and touch up

    Peel tape slowly. Fix any wobbles with a small brush.

  6. Step 6: Seal them
    6

    Seal them

    Seal the outside so water doesn't make the paint bubble.

Edie's tip

Terracotta drinks paint. Expect the first coat to look patchy.

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