YOU WILL NEED
- Three plain terracotta pots
- Acrylic craft paint
- Paintbrushes (medium and small)
- Masking tape
- Clear outdoor sealant spray
- Newspaper to protect your surface
- Potting soil
- Three flowering plants of your choice
STEP 1
Start with clean, dry pots. Use masking tape to mark clean lines around the top rim. This will help guide your paint and give your finished pots a sleek, two-tone look.
STEP 2
Use a medium brush to apply your first coat of base colour to the lower half of the pot. White works beautifully as a backdrop for bolder rim shades.
STEP 3
Once the first coat has dried, paint the entire base again for full, even coverage. Aim for a smooth, matte finish and let it dry completely before the next step.
STEP 4
Peel off the tape, reapply where needed, and paint the rim in a contrasting hue. You can even mix different colours across your pots for a playful collection.
STEP 5
Allow your pots to dry fully. For outdoor use, give them a quick coat of clear sealant to weatherproof your work. Wait a few hours before planting.
STEP 6
Fill each pot with fresh soil and tuck in your plants - pink petunias, violet balloon flowers or cascading calibrachoa all look stunning. Water.
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