Learn How To Decorate Your Pots

Today we show you how you can decorate your pots in a simple way, with few materials but spectacular results.

Decorating your pots can be an extremely enjoyable activity. And this is because, using different techniques and physically bringing to life what we have visualized in our imagination, we are focusing exclusively on the manual. Therefore, everything else becomes blurry.

Any artistic expression has the capacity to free us, at least for a moment, from the accumulated tensions. On the other hand, today there are several trends that encourage us to reinvent the usefulness of objects and, of course, their respective decorations.

Pots are one of those objects that we pay the least attention to. Very few people have dared to decorate them with paint and turn them into the center of attention of a space. However, that has changed.

It is more and more common to see how people use their jars to have ingenious and pleasing elements. Inside and outside.

The decoration pots are made of various materials that we have been able to leave in disuse for a long time.

On the other hand, when you work on this fabrication, the stress levels go down. How? ‘Or’ What ? Considering the fact that the pots contain plants, they help us to connect, in some way, with nature.

How to decorate your jars with paint

Nowadays there is a wide variety of paints and colors. For this you need to combine your imagination. You can use it in different ways:

• Paint them in a uniform color.
• Only the top and bottom edges.
• Choose colors you like and combine them.
• Paint it then scrape.
• Give one base color and add details with another.
• Make geometric figures.
• Paint them in gradient: for this type of paint, choose the tones and go from darker to lighter or vice versa.

For example :

• You choose a strong blue and paint in sections.
• Whenever you change your color, go for a lighter one until you end up light blue or white.

Make face expressions

These pots are very pretty. They can be just expressions or, if you dare, you can also add gestures, outfits and whatever you want.

• Paint the base white or light pink.
• Draw eyes, a nose, a mouth with a black marker.
• You can add freckles, tongue, teeth, tears. What do you think ?

Write sentences

On the flowerpot you write with a permanent marker or paint the sentence you like the most. Those which are related to the care of nature are very good.

Write down something that every time you read it inspires you and keeps you going. Some ideas might be: “Plant your dreams and the happy days will grow,” “Don’t beat around the bush,” “Great things grow in silence.”

How to decorate your relief pots

Thick twine

If you want to give your pots a rustic touch, this is the recommended technique. For this you only need a clay pot or a tin can.

• Take a can and make some holes in the bottom.
• Place glue only in the top third.
• Wrap the thick rope around.

Cutting

Glue on a piece of paper or cloth and varnish it several times, until it is completely integrated. These are simple steps that will make you feel like a great artist, since you can bring up intricate designs that will look like they have been painted.

• First, choose the design and cut it out. The ideal is to opt for napkins or decorated handkerchiefs as a support.
• Then place the design on the pot.
• Cover with glue on top and let dry.
• Finally, varnish it.

Lace

To give a feminine touch to your jar, you can add ribbons with lace. You find them in fabric or plastic. Pick the one you like the most.

• Paint the jars in pastel colors.
• Leave to dry.
• Put the lace on the top edge with glue.

How to decorate your mosaic pots

It is a procedure that takes a lot of patience, but the results are incredible. It is recommended to opt for rectangular pots or flat walls when you want to apply this technique. There are two methods:

With mosaics

You find them in different shapes and sizes.

• They are already in pieces.
• You just have to stick them in the pot.
• Leave to dry.
• Put some paste in the holes to give a better finish.

With old records

They all have the look of mosaics and you can find a variety of colors. This is another way to recycle discs that you no longer use or want to listen to. It is also advisable in this case that the pots have flat sides to work comfortably.

• Cut the discs into pieces.
•  You then get a perfect mosaic replica.

How to decorate your broken pots

Don’t throw away your broken pots! Especially if they are tall. You can collect this pot and turn it into a mini garden. You can make a small garden in a place like a pot and decorate it to your liking.

Follow these steps and you will have your own mini garden:

• Place the small pots inside.
• In the broken parts, plant grass or place sand or stones.
• Place flowers of different colors to give a better visual appearance.
• Decorate with small stones.

Learning how to decorate your pots will help you develop your concentration and thus reduce your stress levels. You stimulate your manual dexterity and your creativity while helping to take care of the environment through recycling. In conclusion, there are a lot of advantages.