Need a pink-me-up? Get your sparkle on and try easy DIY crafts that your whole family will enjoy! Create personalized pink pottery for your favorite indoor plants. Set your creativity free and unwind with this cool pottery painting activity.
Need inspiration? Here are 3 ways you can make your glamorous, stylish, and oh-so-fabulous pink planters.
SUPPLIES:
- Terra Cotta Pottery and Saucers
- Houseplants
- Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil
- Primer Spray Paint
- Craft Paint in Pink, Light Pink, and White
- Pink Glitter
- Mod Podge®
- Paint Brushes
Painting Techniques to Prep Your Pottery
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have a wide variety of clay pots and ceramics ideal for all your favorite seasonal plants. Terra Cotta Pottery enhances the natural beauty of any indoor or outdoor garden, and it is extremely versatile. It is great for painting, personalizing, and most importantly, planting. Terra Cotta is an ancient and versatile material. The name ‘Terra Cotta’ comes from the Latin term ‘baked Earth’. The porous material is ideal for planting because it allows air to penetrate the soil and roots and excess water to evaporate.
Before you paint the town pink, it is important to prepare your Terra Cotta Pottery. Since it is a porous material, it is ideal to prime your clay pots with white paint or white primer. This will allow your paint colors to shine brightly while also saving you time during the application process.
For this DIY craft, we used primer spray paint to evenly cover and coat our pottery. The matte finish from the paint primer is the ideal canvas for any artistic project.
Allow everything to dry completely before beginning your pottery painting.
Pattern Designs for Your Pink Pottery
As Barbie once said, “Anything is possible.” DIY artistic projects are a fantastic way to de-stress and engage in something creative. Whether you fancy yourself an artist or not, you can make something beautiful. Try these easy painting techniques for fabulous pink pottery.
TWO-TONE PINK POTTERY
Two-tone Terra Cotta Pottery makes a timeless statement that will stay stylish all year long. It’s an easy craft for kids and the color combinations are endless.
Step One:
First, start with your main paint color. Paint the top or bottom portion of your clay pot, leaving room for the color. Allow the paint to dry and add 1-2 more coats of paint for good coverage.
Step Two:
Next, paint the remaining white areas with light pink paint. Use glossy pink craft paint or try metallic paint for a fancy touch. You can also incorporate other colors like black or gold to match your home décor.
Compliment your two-toned planters with matching Terra Cotta Saucers. Saucers catch water or soil that comes out of the drain hole to better protect your furniture when your plants are on display.
Step Three:
When the paint has dried completely, it is time to start planting! Try stunning houseplants with pink blooms and unique patterns.
Bromeliads are a fantastic choice for your two-tone pink pottery. They are stunning, low-maintenance indoor plants that provide an exotic flair with long-lasting color. They prefer bright, indirect light indoors and can adapt easily to various conditions.
Color Full™ Beauty Star is a Calathea ornata from Proven Winners® leafjoy™ and adds the perfect blend of pink and green. The glossy foliage has gorgeous pink stripes that will add color, texture, and design to your pink-a-licious collection. Native to Brazil, Calathea prefers warm and humid indoor environments with bright, indirect light.
FLOWER-POWER PINK POTTERY
Enhance your decorative pottery with flower power. With a few simple brush strokes, you can create a darling design that will make your dreams come true!
Step One:
First, paint your clay pots pink. Cover the whole planter in one shade of pink and apply 1-2 more coats of paint for coverage.
Step Two:
Once your Terra Cotta Pottery is fully pink-ified, add a white flower pattern to your design. Using a round-tip paintbrush, create each flower petal one at a time. Try to space each flower and row equally and continue the pattern all the way around your pink pottery.
Once that has dried, paint the center of the flowers. We used light pink paint to maintain the pretty-in-pink color scheme.
Step Three:
Pair your flower planter with the low-maintenance beauty of Succulents. Ideal for indoor gardening, these desert-based plants require minimal watering and should only be watered when the soil is completely dry. Succulent plants are gifted with the ability to store water in their leaves, so they can use it during dry periods. They need bright, indirect light for a few hours a day.
Complete the look of your flower-painted pottery with Exotic Décor Pebbles and allow the succulents to be the focal point of your creation.
SPARKLING PINK POTTERY
Glitter and shine with sparking pink pottery! This family craft also makes for a fun DIY gift. It is quick and easy, and it will add that extra pizzazz to your next celebration.
Step One:
Start by painting your Terra Cotta Pottery. Try a different painting technique and use spray paint for a faster application. Choose a glossy finish for extra glamour and always use spray paint under adult supervision.
Step Two:
When the spray paint is dry and no longer sticky, adorn it with glitz and glitter. Paint the bottom half of your Terra Cotta Pottery with Mod Podge®.
Once that is applied, sprinkle glitter over the wet Mod Podge® until everything is covered.
Allow your pink pottery to dry completely before you start planting. Feel free to add a protective sealant to further prevent the glitter from shedding.
Step Three:
Fill your glitter pink pottery with gorgeous indoor color. Try Kalanchoe for its beautiful pink blooms and easy care. Did you know Kalanchoes are flowering succulents? They have the same thick leaves, but they are prized for their bright clusters of long-lasting flowers.
Splash Select Pink Polka Dot Plant is another great choice for jazzing up your indoor plant décor. Also known as the Freckled Face Plant, this indoor foliage is attractive and colorful. It has glossy green leaves that are speckled with bright shades of pink, white, and red.
Care and Maintenance for Houseplants
- Indoor plant species are known for their easy care and minimal maintenance. For your indoor gardening success, keep your plant tags for instant access to plant care information. Watering and light requirements can vary.
- Use Calloway’s Premium Container Potting Soil for the ideal soil structure and to provide the optimal growing environment for container plants. It has a high-quality blend of organic materials and water-saving ingredients combined with superior drainage for proper moisture retention and aeration.
- Keep your houseplants thriving with Calloway’s Premium Tropical Plant Food. Our 15-5-10 special formula will promote new growth, dark green foliage, and vibrant indoor blooms.
Shop with Ease
At Calloway’s and Cornelius, we have everything you need for your next gardening project! Visit us today and explore our entire collection of lush indoor plants, stylish pottery, potting soil, and so much more! Shop one of our 28 neighborhood stores, serving our loyal customers for over 35 years.
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