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Time Required :
Over an hour
Intermediate
Intermediate
You're somewhat experienced with the skills necessary to complete this project, but you haven't mastered all the elements, yet.

mod podge® planters

Use Mod Podge® to give simple planters a chic new look. To create this succulent "garden" decorate each container with different accents.
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Step 1

First, basecoat the pot in the wooden stand planter using Cottage White chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 2

Use a decoupage brush to spread an even coat of gloss Mod Podge® onto the entire surface of the pot.

Step 3

Cut and place watercolour floral paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 4

Apply Mod Podge® gloss to wooden planter stand until desired sheen is acquired. Set aside to dry.

Step 5

Next, decorate the Indigo Vines ceramic pot. Basecoat the pot Cascade chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 6

Repeat Step 2.

Step 7

Cut and place Pink and Gold drops paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 8

Next, decorate glass bowl with metal stand. Basecoat planter Cottage with White chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 9

Again, Repeat Step 2.

Step 10

Cut and place watercolour multi-dots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 11

Then, move on to decorate the floral tray set. Use a decoupage brush to spread an even coat of gloss Mod Podge® onto the entire surface of the pot.

Step 12

Cut and place black pinstripes paper and black and white spots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 13

Finally, decorate the plastic Mason jars. Basecoat the Mason jar with Spanish Moss chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 14

Repeat Step 2 to get an even coat.

Step 15

Cut and place black and white spots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    Mod Podge® Gloss

    Item # 10047537 
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    $7.49
    • Color: Clear
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Clear
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    16oz. Plastic Mason Jars by Celebrate It™, 3ct.

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    $7.99
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    Mod Podge® Decoupage Brush Set

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    $20.99
 
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Instructions
Step 1

First, basecoat the pot in the wooden stand planter using Cottage White chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 2

Use a decoupage brush to spread an even coat of gloss Mod Podge® onto the entire surface of the pot.

Step 3

Cut and place watercolour floral paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 4

Apply Mod Podge® gloss to wooden planter stand until desired sheen is acquired. Set aside to dry.

Step 5

Next, decorate the Indigo Vines ceramic pot. Basecoat the pot Cascade chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 6

Repeat Step 2.

Step 7

Cut and place Pink and Gold drops paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 8

Next, decorate glass bowl with metal stand. Basecoat planter Cottage with White chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 9

Again, Repeat Step 2.

Step 10

Cut and place watercolour multi-dots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 11

Then, move on to decorate the floral tray set. Use a decoupage brush to spread an even coat of gloss Mod Podge® onto the entire surface of the pot.

Step 12

Cut and place black pinstripes paper and black and white spots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

Step 13

Finally, decorate the plastic Mason jars. Basecoat the Mason jar with Spanish Moss chalk paint. Allow to dry.

Step 14

Repeat Step 2 to get an even coat.

Step 15

Cut and place black and white spots paper around planter and press down. Allow time for the Mod Podge® to begin to set and apply another coat on top of the entire pot. Allow to dry.

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