I liked all the important steps you showed us to take - I probably would've not taken two of them.....and been sorry later. I really enjoyed watching your video. Thank you so much!!!
Hi. I'm watching your project at home in CT., Enjoying your flowerpot fabric thank you for going slow and a good Volume. Hope to do the same project to give to my daughter she has health issues (MS). I want to brighten up her day you were a joy. jvc
Hi...I really like the fabric you chose, I use folkart spray sanding sealer on both sides of clay pots, and I find that it sucks up much less paint for the project and the pot lasts more years looking great...best wishes 🎉
You are so right. For some reason, the pot I was using wasn’t pre-drilled. So my husband taped the bottom and used his masonry drill bit to add a hole!
Beautiful project. This is exactly what I was thinking. If you apply a sealant inside and out first, the beautiful paint won't soak into the terracotta and you'll save on paint. There will also be no need to paint the body [will be covered in fabric] and lower inside of the pot. I like to finish my projects with a waterproof spray sealant.
Hi, Jenny. I would think that you could use this technique on a sealed cured concrete pot. I didn’t find an exact answer to your question and I haven’t tried it myself. Please let me know if you try it and how it turns out.
Just another creative possibility! The benefit of using this technique is that the fabric is now waterproof and part of the pot. I have made fabric flower pot bins before. They are easy to change out, but you do have to be more careful about getting them wet - for a number of reasons.
Most of the pots do come with a hole in the bottom. For some reason, this one did not. I had my husband drill a hole in the bottom for me. He did tell me that he put a piece of masking tape across the bottom of the pot and then use an appropriate drill bit to drill a hole. So, be sure to pay attention to your clay pot and choose one that does have the appropriate drain hole. :)
Why do you have to paint the inside of the pot ? Won’t this hurt the plant when you put it inside? Also I always keep the drainage hole open so water can drain but I always include a drainage dish so the water can drain.
You do not have to paint the inside of the pot. I paint the inside that will be above the soil. A drain hole is always a good idea! The pot I used did not have drain holes, but my husband drilled a hole in the pot for me.
The paint inside the pot will not harm an appropriate plant for a sealed pot. If you have a plant that needs a breathable pot, then this wouldn’t be the best choice.
I can tell you from experience that using sealed painted pots does not cause harm to the plant. You might need to alter how often you water or the type of soil used when compared to growing a plant in unsealed terracotta pots.
Actually, there’s quite the debate about that curing process for the purpose of moisture wicking and gardening. I was always taught to soak the pots overnight before using. Then I started doing some research. Although you do want to soak Terra cotta before cooking with it, it’s not necessary or even recommended by a lot of agriculturists or scientists. Here’s an interesting read: www.gardeningetc.com/us/news/garden-experts-dont-pre-soak-terracotta-pots. But you do what works for you!
HELP I'm making one now , used gloss Modge Podge for indoor use. It dried and it is very rough - not smooth at al ! I tried spraying an acrylic gloss spray on it 2 days later when totally dry - no change. Help !!!
Donna, you can try sanding with 000 steel wool. The key with mod podge is to apply thin coats, allow to dry and sand lightly between coats. When you brush on multiple coats, you want to brush on each coat in opposite directions. I hope this helps!
@@TheBirchCottage ut oh... Okay.. I tried to sand with a sanding block - didn't work well. I'll keep this in mind for my next attempt. Your instructions are right on - it came out super cute (would be perfect if I applied thin coats and sanded in between...)
The pot came without a hole, but my husband used a masonry bit to drill a hole in the bottom for me. He marked off the bottom with tape first and then drilled through the tape.
Another option is to use a plastic nursery pot inside decorative pots that do not have drainage holes. Just make sure water doesn’t collect in the bottom of the decorative pot.
I was thinking a spray on acrylic sealant would be cost effective. I would only use decorative paint inside for the first 1.5 inches. I like the idea of fabric or wallpaper on the outside but it seems like short term decor, due to inevitable UV related fading.
Wow! I bought the Outdoor Mod Podge for $1.00 at Dollar Tree and paid $9 for the spray sealant. Both of which were enough to do several flower pots. And I still have plenty of spray sealant leftover. Simply don’t do the project if it’s not cost effective for you. I also just checked the pricing at a local craft store, Mod Podge was $6 and sealant was $11. Plus I could use a discount coupon, making the spray less than $7. But, a lot of people may already have these products on hand, leftover from other projects. Which makes this a very affordable project for most people. Really sorry about the pricing where you live.
I have never spent that much to do my pots. There is enough product to do several projects. However, if you only want to do one or two pots, it's probably not worth the investment. They are a lot of fun to make, and you can sell them to recoup some of your money back. They make awesome gifts. Good luck to you whatever you decide to do.
@@nancys2440 Thanks, I'm using the same product I make for Gesso, to prime my Canvases before Oil or Acrylic Paints, then Acrylics, and then a Poly-Sealer. Total cost: all on hand products, estimated cost per pot, $ 2.00. About to do some Mackenzie Childs style pots this week. Black/White checkerboard with yellow trim and bees. 🎨
