Contemporary Colander Planters

Contemporary Colander Planters

Posted by DecoArt on Apr 15th 2019

Add a pop of color to an outdoor space with these contemporary colanders painted with Americana® Multi-Surface Acrylics.

SUPPLIES

    • palette or plastic plate
    • scissors
    • 1" foam brush
    • floral picks
    • potting soil
    • 1" flat brush
    • hemp rope or twine
    • colander

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Paint the medium and large colanders using Cotton Ball. Let the paint dry completely.
      2. Instruction #1
    2. Add decorative weave and stripes using Black Tie and strokes going in two diagonal directions. Leave some spots open for the pops of Shrimp, Chick, and Soft Jade.
      3. Instruction #2
    3. Paint the smallest colander using Shrimp. (Add additional coats as needed. ) Let dry completely.
      4. Instruction #3
    4. Add Shrimp, Chick, and Soft Jade swipes to the large colander. Let dry.
      5. Instruction #4
    5. Add vertical stripes of Black Tie to the medium colander. Add a stripe of Soft Jade to the medium colander. Let dry.
      6. Instruction #5
    6. Disassemble the flowers from the cluster arrangements so that each is its own individual pick. Leave the grass picks assembled.
      7. Instruction #6
    7. Cut long strands of twine and wrap around each colander handle. (Leave enough excess on ends for hanging.)
      8. Instruction #7
    8. Continue wrapping until the entire handle is sufficiently covered.
      9. Instruction #8
    9. Fill the colanders with potting soil and arrange the stems and picks evenly.
      10. Instruction #9
    10. Hang colanders at staggering heights using the extra twine attached to each handle.
      11. Instruction #10

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