Nail Polish Flowerpot

I am always scoping out the internet for new ideas to try. I really wanted to try this one because it looked easy for you to do, and it looks so cool when finished.

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I took a terracotta pot and painted it with Rustoleum White Blossom.

I let it dry completely. Then I took a old pail and filled it with warm water. At the end you will have some polish stuck to pail. You can use nail polish remover to get it off.

Now you have to remember, I haven't tried this before, and I was hoping I was doing it right. I shook the nail polishes really well before putting in the water. I emptied two small bottles of two different colors into the water, making swirl patterns. You can take a skewer or something and spread the paint around. But do not mix it.

I dipped the terracotta pot in all the way to the top. Now you can dip it to the rim, and decorate that instead of dipping....I went for the whole pot! Tip: It's better if you wear gloves.

I lightly wiped off the wet beads with a paper towel. I let it dry completely, then sprayed with Rustoleum Clear Sealer.

I love it! It goes so well with the patio makeover. If you are hesitant about this project, try it in a paper cup with water then pour just a bit to see if it floats. If it does, your good to go. I purchased the nail polish at Walmart....inexpensive...a couple dollars each. Check out more of my projects at kelleysdiy.com

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Gar14937930
on Jan 5, 2018
I’d like to try this but one silly question. How do you dispose of the used solution after the dipping?
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- Lucille Petts Meisenhelder
  on Jan 5, 2018
  Use old newspaper or paper towels, and skim it off, should work
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Trina Moodie
on Feb 17, 2018
Instead of nail polish can I use Acrylic craft paint? Thank you, I love the look.
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- Kelleysdiy
  on Feb 17, 2018
  I'm not too sure??? You could use paper and do the same technique with the craft paint.
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Sul32574913
on Jun 19, 2018
Can you use a plastic pot
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- Kelleysdiy
  on Jun 19, 2018
  Yes you can! Rustoleum 2x is great on plastic and resin too!
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Phyllis
on Jun 5, 2018
I love this. They have nail polish at the Dollar Tree. Makes for a very inexpensive project.
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- Kelleysdiy
  on Jun 6, 2018
  Love the dollar store...how did we create on a dollar before???
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Per29942647
on Sep 28, 2018
People like u is why I follow! Very BRIGHT LADY with an amazing brain! Thanks
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- Kelleysdiy
  on Sep 28, 2018
  Oh, you are sooooo sweet!! Thank you, thank you, thank you so much. I just love projects that save you money! Have you checked out my blog? Lots more there! kelleysdiy.com
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