Clay pots are great to decoupage! But not so great outside-unless you weatherproof them! I'll show you how. Here is the link to my website if you're looking for some of the supplies. upcyclewithdecoupage.vpweb.com...
I love this video Mrs. Elhoff! I have all the supplies and will be making the Rose pattern while using wrapping paper. Thank you again for posting this video!
Thank you so much for all your lovely videos. I hope this winter I will work on some of these. It's worth putting in the effort rather than having them disintegrate in the weather
Despite your caveat about it being so much work, I'm so glad you did this video! It is very well done without being tedious to watch, very informative, and makes me want to create something!
Kimberly Chatfield Thank you so much Kimberly, I knew I might hear that it's too much work but I have these pots outside now and they're holding up great in the high temps, humidity and rain! I'm happy you feel inspired too! Patti
Mrs. Elhoff,Thank you so much, for going trough all of this work, just so we can this information. I truly appreciate it. The pots turned out beautifully!. Thank so much.
+Antoinette Lee thank you so much! It's so nice to be appreciated like that. The planters were out all winter and they held up as if I decoupaged them yesterday. :) Patti
Another glorious project and another one that I forwarded to my girlfriend!! I can see using this technique for those really popular "The Jones'" kind of big planters that are so popular near the front of a home, to welcome guests. Beautiful!
rubymimosa I like your idea of doing this on a larger planter, it is a lot of work for something smaller though you can also do a few of them at a time. :) Patti
+Norma Rodriguez You are so welcome Norma. It is worth it, it's raining outside right now, as it has done off and on since I've made these pots, and they're holding up just great! Patti
@patioelf: Thank you for your great visuals and explanations. Here in Michigan anything left outside in the elements is subject to a beating, but I can see how your weatherproofing techniques might withstand all save our hard winter (would move your nice pots inside during that time)! Sound advice, excellent tips, inspiring advice. Many thanks. Please continue to post. By the way, your work with the decorative napkins in particular is very cool.
Very nice video. Well done and easy to follow. Although a lot of work, if I do 4 pots at once then put them all in the oven at the same time then maybe not so bad. Thank you again for the great video.
The pots are just beautiful. I think worth every bit of time invested. But, I have NOT made them yet! May have a totally different take later, tehe. Love love love your music.
Eileen Blair You're welcome Eileen. Spar varnish is finally ready in hardware stores so you don't have to go to a Boat showroom to buy it. (at least here in the US) It really holds up well out in the elements. :) Patti
An absolutely gorgeous project! Thanks for going to all of the effort to give us such detailed instructions. I have three thrifted clay pots that I am hoping to transform with this technique, and will be sure to link back to your tutorial for people to get your awesome tips and instruction. :)
For the Love of Organizing Hi! I not only love to hear from fellow you tubers ( we understand each other) but I just subscribed to your channel since I am organizationally challenged- thank you for commenting and complimenting and I also really appreciate your tips and help here on youtube! :) Patti
patioelf What a sweet treat for my afternoon! Thank you, Patti. I have enjoyed your channel so much. If all goes well, I will be including the clay pots in the $5 Summer Goodwill Challenge, going up on 6/29. xo
Lots of work but we'll worth it. BEAUTIFUL. I have 2 LG clay frogs I purchased that need color and this technique would be perfect. Hope they fit in the oven lol thanks for the inspiration♡
Sue Bryant Hi Sue! I am with you! A lot of people have asked me to do a video on weatherproofing these, maybe once they see this they'll say -I'll just go buy one that's already weatherproofed - usually kiln fired or just not clay. These are outside now with flowers in them but the next video on clay pots will be about the ones we keep inside. :) Patti
Thank you for the detailed video. I’ve learned a lot from your previous videos. I’m kind of stuck on a clay pot decoupage project and I don’t want to ruin it at the final step. I sealed pot with Patio Paint, then used Mod Podge Dishwasher to apply tons of pictures (laser printed). Coated with same Mod Podge X5 thin coats. (Might’ve been x4 or x6, lost count.) It’s been 8 days. I want to apply a final waterproofing coat. Mod Podge Dishwasher directions say cure 28 days. This won’t ever see a Dishwasher and it’s a gift for early May. Can you recommend a waterproof method and can I apply it now? Thank you for the time you take to read this. And advice!
Thank you so much!! I grow geraniums in pots that I paint. I'm going to try this because it's more beautiful than my 'stick figure' hand painted looking work. 👏
I love it. I agree if you don't like it don't do it just keep your comments to yourself. I was taught if you don't have anything to say good then don't say nothing at all thank for sharing with me
Not quite sure which you're responding to, however, assumably a negative reply? That's the only way DIYer's will know what to video and what not to. Thanks for sharing your "good vibes only" but wake up, this is a CHANNEL in REALITY
These are so beautiful and are amazing decorative pieces in and outside the home! Thank you for sharing and all your great tips. Just one question, is the oven temperature in degree Celsius or Fahrenheit?
Thanks for all your good tips. I'm making a pot with my grandsons to give to their mother. I know she will love it. She will only use it in her home on the dining table so I won't have to make it waterproof.
what a nice idea Jena. I prefer to keep my hand made ones in the house too, I don't want to take the chance with the weather and the wildlife damaging it. :) Have fun! Patti
Love your artistic talent...So many creative ideas. Ive watched so many of your videos that just about eveything i look at now i see myself "decoupaging" it! .... I would like to try some plates, bottles; small projects first. Im going to get supplies. Could you tell me what kind or brand of brushes you favor?
I am new to Decoupage. I enjoyed your video. I tried doing one, came out beautiful. Followed every steps. Feeling happy about the end result. I have few questions can you please help me, * can decoupage teracotta pots be used like regular pots? If I put soil, plants and water them regularly will it spoil the pots? Thanks
Hi Patti The pots came out so pretty, love them. But boy they sure are alot of work. I have never heard of Spar varnish, I will pick some up the next time I am out. Love the twinkle lights at the end have a great day Patti deezie
Deneen Lotz Thank you Deezie, and you are so right! They took 3 days to do-so much work. Mostly oven and waiting time, that's why I keep mine inside. LOL. But a lot of people have been asking me how to waterproof their clay pots…maybe once they see all of that they'll change their minds. :) Patti
Those pots are gorgeous!!!!! I do have 1 question about the varnish and its effect on the plant.....does it chemically hurt the plant's growth? I have a new greenhouse room to decorate and painting pots is a priority! I want to sit in a warm, cozy plant filled room in the middle of winter....a dream come true!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial with us. I will look forward to more of your channel!
If you are still not going to use your decoupged clay pots indoors for house plants, do you have to do the baking and clear coating? Can you tell me which steps to skip for house plants? Love your video, great ideas?
Hi Patioelf. This tutorial is really good for some summer time creativity however if you could tell me how do you bake them in the oven (as I've never done anything like this before) it would be of great help. :-) Love your videos. Keep posting.
+Gargi Tarafdar Hi Gargi! I use Mod Podge which is good to use in the oven. You decoupage your item, then set it in your oven-turn the oven on and set it to 170 degrees. When it reaches 170 turn it off but leave your project in the oven until it cools off. (about an hour) I hope this helps! Thank you, Patti
OMG!! once again! I have lots of ugly clay pots and pretty ones are very expensive. I'll love to be able to do this to them. I will, thank you very much!! (that is the pic of my hubby)
+KevAndCheryl Acton Thank you Cheryl, it's funny you mentioned that was your husband-I was just thinking, Wow, he's very expressive! LOL. Have fun with this though it sounds like you will! Patti
I love your video. I can’t wait to try this. I’ve never done this before. What decoupage do you like best? Does the spar sealer turn yellow? I am looking at doing something with white.
I'm not sure if you've done this yet but I've been using spar varnish on pots that I painted with chalk paint. Initially the varnish is pretty clear when using a fresh can. And I haven't noticed those first projects turning yellow. However, as the varnish in the can ages, it gets thicker and turns a much darker caramel color. I've used this old varnish over white chalk paint and actually really like the "aged" look, as if the pot has been sitting out for a long time. I've also found that it take 3-4 days to completely dry. Even the new varnish took at least two days to dry completely for me.
Hello Anna, if you don't seal the inside of a terracotta pot, the water from the plants will seep through the pots and eat away at your work from the inside out. :)
JustBySoco Hi- sorry I don't make that more clear, I mean to just put your work inside of your own oven that has not yet been turned on. You want the item you're working on to heat up at the same time as your oven. :) Patti
Thanks to you, I just got an idea. We let someone borrow my son’s mobility scooter and they scratched it up. I was not happy and planned to replace the cover. I think it would be even better if I decoupaged his favorite team, Nittany Lions and/or some other things he likes. Now, I know how to prepare it. You know what? He has dozens of ribbons from Special Olympics. Maybe . . . Only one really big problem - the cover is plastic. Hmm. I’ll look at some of your other videos.
