How to Age Terracotta Pots
Supplies:
Terracotta pot(s)
Plaster of Paris
Paint that is light (white or light gray is great). I used Marilyn’s Dress by Benjamin Moore, because I already had a quart on hand.
Chalkboard paint (green). I used ‘schoolhouse green’ tinted chalkboard paint that I already owned. You could probably just add any green paint you own, but I already had this paint and liked the idea of the added chalkboard texture.
Black craft paint. I used a small bottle I had on hand that I had purchased from a craft store.
Small paint brush, sandpaper, paper towels, container to hold paint.
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Suggested materials:
- Garden pots
- Paint
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Bishop J on Feb 08, 2020
Looks good but the inside should be sealed with some type of water proofing.
My mom painted some pots very similar to what was done here and the water bled through making the pots quite gross looking. Hers were out doors and watered every day and exposed to weather, but it's up to you to decide
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SJC000 on Jan 08, 2021
I had that issue a long time ago. pissed me off because I worked so hard, and several were large pots. I know the inside also needs to be sealed. But the best stuff was pretty toxic, and since I was using the pots to grow herbs, garlic, peppers, etc. I was worried about it leaching into the soil and into the plants. Maybe I was over thinking it, but I take care of my elderly and sick mother, so didn't want to risk introducing, even something microscopic, to her food. Could I ask what you used to seal?
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