Painted Face Planters
Posted by DecoArt on Aug 8th 2021
Paint your own cute face planter pots! These little friends will keep you company.
SUPPLIES
- #6 round brush
- terra cotta pots
- 3/0 Liner Brush
- 1" Flat Brush
- 3/4" Flat Brush
INSTRUCTIONS
- Find three terracotta pots with smooth surfaces.
- For the first pot, mix (1) part Robin's Egg Blue with (1) part Anchor Grey. Paint the inside and bottom portion of the pot using a 1" flat brush. Allow to dry.
- For the second pot, mix (1) part Mistletoe Green with (1) part Anchor Grey. Paint the inside and bottom portion of the pot using a 1" flat brush. Allow to dry.
- For the third pot, mix (3) parts Coral with (1) part Anchor Grey. Paint the inside and bottom portion of the pot using a 1" flat brush. Allow to dry.
- Using a 3/4" flat brush, paint the upper portions of the pots with Sandy Shore Patio Paint. Then, using a 3/0 liner brush and like color for each pot, paint on the face for each pot. Refer to the provided patterns for inspiration or trace them onto the pots.
- Using a #6 round brush, paint shapes onto the "bodies" of each pot with Sandy Shore. Refer to patterns provided for inspiration/tracing or make up your own designs. Allow to dry.
- Mix (3) parts Salmon with (1) part Anchor Grey. Paint cheeks using 3/0 liner brush. Touch up any spots and make any lines cleaner using the liner brush. Allow to dry.
- These diy painted terracotta pots are a great way to liven up any indoor or outdoor space. Also, add even more personality to your new friends by planting different varieties of foliage.