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It may seem like forever before we see the first signs of spring (snow in Florida, what!?) so why not try this DIY project and bring spring inside for a while?
In this DIY art project, we show you how to create an eye-catching painted terra-cotta pot with a harlequin pattern. Here are the steps and downloadable instructions.
Skill Level: Novice
Time: 24-48 hours (including primer, paint, and polyurethane drying times)
Cost: Less than $50
Tools and Materials
- Norcal 10 in. Terra-Cotta Flower Pot
- Hobby knife
- Multi-surface primer
- Exterior water-based polyurethane
- 1” painter’s tape
- Paint brush
- Artist’s brush
- Exterior paint or project paint
- Ruler
- Pencil
Step 1
Prime the pot with a primer appropriate for the material. Follow the instructions on the primer container.
Then, create a harlequin pattern on your pot. Draw the pattern in pencil, or you can purchase ready-made stencils in the paint department of your local The Home Depot store.
Step 2
Tape off the lines with painter’s tape.
Trim off the excess tape with your hobby knife.
Step 3
With a paintbrush, paint over the tape to create your diamond pattern. Don’t use too much paint, though, or it will bleed through the tape.
Step 4
Once the paint is dry, switch the tape to the outside of the pattern, and fill it in an artist’s brush.
Step 5
Then simply remove the tape, touch up any imperfections and enjoy!
If you plan to set the pot outside, seal it with a water-based, exterior grade polyurethane. Use two or three coats.
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