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DIY Ombré Terracotta Pot
Learn how to create ombre dipped pots for a fun terracotta flower pot design idea.
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Prep:
5
minutes
mins
Active Time:
7
minutes
mins
Total Time:
12
minutes
mins
Equipment
Old Bucket or Container
Gloves
Stirrer
old pencil, skewer or craft stick will do
Supplies
White Paint
acrylic craft paint, latex paint or spray paint with primer built-in
Dye
powdered or bottled in the color of your choice
Sealer Spray
in the finish of your choice
Instructions
Before You Begin
Clean your terracotta pot to be completely dust and grime free. It also should be completely dry before starting.
How To Dye Pot
Paint your terracotta pot white with acrylic craft paint, spray paint with primer built-in or latex paint.
Matte paint will work best.
Mix your dye in your container. You can start with a light shade of the color first by only adding a little dye.
Dip your pot in as far as you want the color to show.
Add more dye to make it darker.
Dip the pot in again but not as high.
Repeat the dye and dip steps
until you are happy with the outcome.
Optional:
Seal your pot with a shellac spray.
Notes
No matter what type of paint, we
would stick to white as the base coat
.
You do not have to get the ombre look. You can just dip and hold at different times for a more watercolor paint look.
You can dye terracotta pots without painting them white. Certain colors will work better than others. Just don't expect the colors to be as vibrant.
Cost:
under $5