Adding some plants to the decor of your home both indoor and outdoor is never a bad idea. They can give another attractive touch and purify the air around in a natural way.
To safely secure the plants, of course, you need to use pots or planters. They work to keep the plans and the soil in place, and even beautify the plant itself. There are tons of beautiful planters available in the market which are made of various materials and designed in various styles.
Alternatively, you can decorate your existing planters or the ones that you have purchased yet have plain look to make them look way more attractive. It’s a very fun idea for you who want to have distinctively catchy planters that flow very well with the overall look of your house.
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Moreover, decorating your planters all by yourself can also save your budget since the ones with attractive designs can be offered at expensive prices.
Here, we share with you an easy tutorial about how to decorate a flower pot that will totally inspire you!
How to Decorate a Flower Pot
This is a very easy project, even your kids can get it done in no time! This project works for any kind of planter, whether it’s plastic, ceramic, or terracotta
Prepare these materials:
- Soap or detergent
- Acrylic paint
- Newspaper or worn cloth
- Acrylic sealer
- Tape or stencils, if necessary
Prepare these tools:
- Paintbrush
- Hand brush
- Foam brush
Follow these steps:
- Remove the spots
Clean up your planter thoroughly and make sure that the visible spots are removed. For a terracotta planter, you need to soak it for around 24 hours and use a stiff brush to remove the spots and leave it overnight to let it dry completely.
- Visualize your style
Before painting anything, you need to visualize how you want your planters to look like. Find some online inspirations created by creative homeowners.
- Start painting
Now, you can start painting the first coat by using a large foam brush. To prevent the paint from dripping onto the floor, use a newspaper or worn cloth. If you want your planter to look plain. Let the paint dry completely. Then this is the last step of the project!
- Decorate more
To give a more attractive touch, you can create some patterns by using stencils or tape and a foam brush. If you are willing enough, you can also reapply the base color to get a bolder look. Let the second layer of the coat dry completely.
- Apply the sealer
Applying two layers of acrylic sealer can give more durability to the design of your planter/ It can prevent the paint from fading or chipping, Make sure that you choose the water-based acrylic.
A simple tip to keep in mind, choose a color or pattern that matches with at least one of the decor items of the room to create a harmonious overall look!
