DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot

Turn a simple terra cotta pot into an elegant Embossed Terra Cotta Pot. This is an easy DIY planter for your indoor and outdoor plants.

I love the look of pretty embossed pots at the home improvement stores but the price tags can be a little bit ridiculous. Even a moderately small pot had a price of $24.99 and that just isn’t in my budget. I thought there had to be a way to make my own for a more reasonable price and could even design the look myself. So I bought a medium-sized terra-cotta pot, brought it home, and stared at it on and off for a couple of hours until I finally had an idea.

Hot glue can give an inexpensive Terra Cotta clay pot the look of a more expensive decorative ceramic pot. A cordless hot glue gun is convenient if you are working in your yard, far away from a plug.

This Tuscan-styled planter would be beautiful indoors or out and is simple to make in any size. Make two large matching pots to flank a doorway or 3-4 small ones to group herbs together on your front porch. You can also draw out the names of your herbs right on the rim of your pot for a pretty and unique set.

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot Tutorial

Supplies Needed:

• Medium to Large Terra Cotta Pot
• Hot glue gun
• clear glue sticks
• Craft paint
• Paintbrush
• Rag

Directions:

You can freehand your design or draw it out with a pencil on the terra cotta pot.  I traced out a loop design on the rim and free-handed the rest of the pot.

When your glue is hot and ready “draw” your design, moving the glue gun in an even and steady motion.

When your glue is dried and hard ( it sets quick). Brush a thick coat of paint all over the pot, paying extra attention to crevices and around raised areas.

While the paint is still wet, wipe off the excess paint on top of the raised portion of the surface. This will allow the color of the clay post to come through the clear glue.

Allow the pot to dry well before filling with soil and a plant.

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DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot Tutorial

An easy way to give a clay terra cotta pot an elegant finish.

Author: Jody

Equipment

• Medium to Large Terra Cotta Pot
• Hot glue gun
• glue sticks
• Craft paint
• Paintbrush
• Rag

Instructions

• You can freehand your design or draw it out with a pencil on the terra cotta pot.  I traced out a loop design on the rim and free-handed the rest of the pot.
• When your glue is hot and ready "draw" your design, moving the glue gun in an even and steady motion.
• When your glue is dried and hard ( it sets quick). Brush a thick coat of paint all over the pot, paying extra attention to crevices and around raised areas.
• While the paint is still wet, wipe off excess.
• Allow the pot to dry well before filling with soil and a plant.

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