Quick and easy DIY Aging Terra-cotta Flower pots to look like real french antiques. The perfect little DIY to kick off the growing season! This is such an easy affordable DIY craft!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Active Time15 minutesmins
Additional Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr20 minutesmins
Course: diy projects
Keyword: aged terra cotta pots, DIY, DIY craft, Easy DIY, flower pots, french flower pots, garden DIY
Begin by removing all the stickers and labels on the pots
Apply the tile adhesive in a dabbing motion using a paintbrush. This will ruin your brush so be sure not to use a high-quality brush for this part. You can add a lot or a little depending on how you want your pots to turn out. Remember, this will not come off so if you are looking for an authentic look, don't go overboard.
Mix a bit of Plaster of Paris into some wood stain to produce a watery paste-like consistency. Apply this pasty paint all over the pots and let them dry!
Once the flower pots are dry, generously apply the darkest stain, and then begin to wipe the pot using a paper towel or rag! You don't want to let this part dry before you begin wiping.
Continue to wipe the pots until you are happy with the look of the flower pot.
Optional - You could add a bit of green paint to the edges of the pot with a separate brush for a different look.