For thin stripes, use a paintbrush to fill in between your rubber bands. The foam brush works really well for large surfaces because it helps to minimize brush strokes. When you’re using the painter’s tape or the rubber bands, remove them while the paint is still wet. If they dry, t...
I found the easiest way to paint the pots was to turn them upside down on an empty Pringles can so that I could get paint on pretty much all surfaces at once without worrying about wet paint sticking to the newspaper. (See! I knew it wasn’t hoarding! Those empty containers totally tu...
These funny dolls can bemade from clay flower pots, but if you like, you can use plastic pots, which are cheaper. To paint the pots, you will need a brush and acrylic paint. If you are familiar with thedecoupage technique with napkins or fabric, you can use that, too. Materials Neede...
Plastic plant pots are both inexpensive and lightweight, making them good options for many parts of the garden and landscape. However, they are not very attractive and the colors stand in stark contrast to other planters and garden statues. One way of solving this problem is to paint the pla...
Round paint brush Clay Pot Sealer (Optional) To begin, you may wish to coat your pots with a Clay Pot Sealer. If you don’t seal them you may want to only put plants into the pots that are inside other, smaller pots. Otherwise, the water will leach into the paint and possibly cause...
Video: Air-Dry Clay Plant Pots Things You'll Need Wax paper or parchment paper Air-dry clay Rolling pin Ruler Pottery knife Cookie cutters Straw (to make holes) Sandpaper Acrylic paint (optional) Paintbrush (if painting) Clear sealant, brush-on or spray ...
I’ve beenpainting fiberglass plantersfor years, but did you know that you can also paint on inexpensive terracotta clay pots? Decorative glazed pots can be pricey, but you can get the same look for so much less. Today I want to show youHow to Paint Terracotta Potsthat will end up ...
4. How to Plant a Flower with Potted Plants Potted plants make it easy to create a garden. If you simply don't have time to prepare the soil and nurture seeds or bulbs, you can simple transfer flowers from pots to plots. You just have to be gentle, so you don't disrupt the roots...
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Lupins prefer well-drained but moist soil, however they are tolerant of many conditions and will be quite happy in sandy soil. Position them in a sheltered spot where wind will not damage the tall flower spikes. Leaves are soft to touch, covered in tiny hairs, and pale green in colour....