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DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot

May 2, 2022 by Jody 13 Comments

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Thrifty Tuscan Charm: DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot - Turn a simple terra cotta pot into a more elegant planter for your indoor and outdoor plants.

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.

diy embossed terra cotta clay pot

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

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot - supplies needed

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.

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot step 1

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

DIY Embossed Terra Cotta Pot - step 2

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.

painting an embossed terra cotta pot

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.

rubbing off excess paint on diy embossed terra cotta pot

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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Comments

  1. Lillian says

    December 9, 2021 at 6:46 am

    What kind of paint, I use acrylic, which dries fast.

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  2. Terry says

    October 15, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    I’m going to try this on a pot tomorrow! Fun idea!

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  3. Carol says

    October 15, 2020 at 11:46 am

    Always looking for new ideas…and this is a ripper! (Ripper…Aussie for great!)

    Reply
  4. Kathy says

    April 4, 2020 at 10:27 pm

    Do you spray anything on afterwards?

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  5. Kendra says

    March 21, 2020 at 6:02 am

    This is ingenious! I am anxious to try this cool idea today. Thank you for your inspiration.

    Reply
  6. Cindy says

    September 18, 2019 at 9:22 am

    Would you also spray sealer before the hot glue and paint?Ci

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    • D says

      April 2, 2020 at 11:27 am

      I definitely would. Otherwise paint will bubble and flake off.

      Reply
      • Kim says

        April 10, 2020 at 5:06 pm

        Paint will flake off from moisture if pot is not painted on the inside also

        Reply
  7. Barb @ A Life in Balance says

    March 30, 2015 at 10:29 am

    Such a cute and easy pot idea!

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    • Mary says

      June 5, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      I think so too & I will be trying tomorrow also

      Reply
  8. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    March 29, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    Very helpful tutorial! Gorgeous green color.

    Reply
  9. Beverly says

    March 28, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    What a clever pot update. I love t.
    Bev

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    • Becky Ramirez says

      March 31, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      Can’t wait to get started , it’ll give something to do at this time.
      Stay Safe!!

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