How do you antique your plastic pots?
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Hi Irene - here is a tutorial on making plastic pots look old with paint: https://www.dazzlewhilefrazzled.com/age-plastic-terra-cotta-flower-pots/
Here is a hometalk tutorial for aging pots https://www.hometalk.com/diy/build/planters/how-to-age-plastic-faux-terra-cotta-flower-pots-16461677
How to "Age" Plastic Faux Terra Cotta Flower Pots
I thin out my paint of choice with some water, and then paint the paint on in thin coats. Once it's dry you can distress with 220 grit sandpaper.
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I dry brush my pots with a white paint and then wipe off any extras