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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.

paint poured clay pots with greenery

These bright and creative large floral displays are the perfect backdrop accent for your patio party.
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Print Project

Step 1

Cover your workspace with a thick layer of newspaper. Set a wire rack on the newspaper and place your clay pot upside-down on the rack.

Step 2

Put on disposable gloves and pour about 1" [2.54 cm] of each colour into a disposable cup, layering each colour. Do not stir the paint.

Step 3

Pour the layered paint from your cup over the pot until it is completely covered. If you run out of the paint, simply add more. Let dry 24 hours for best results.
TIP: These beautiful pots are made for indoor use. If you set them outside for an event, remember to move them back inside.

Step 4

Once the pot is dry, cut floral foam to fill the pot. Use hot glue as needed to secure the foam.

Step 5

Cover the floral foam with moss.

Step 6

Push greenery leaves into the moss-covered foam inside your pot. Add hot glue to secure.
TIP: To add interest, spray paint some of the leaves with a high gloss green paint. Make sure they are completely dry prior to arranging in your pot.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Preserved Forest Moss by Ashland®

    Item # 10204602 
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    $19.99
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    Multi Purpose Vinyl Gloves by ArtMinds™

    Item # 10358199 
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    $5.49
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    FloraCraft® DryFōM Brick Green

    Item # 10302810 
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    $9.99
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Acrylic Ready-Mixed Pouring Paint by Artist's Loft™

    Item # 10597483 
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    $20.49
    • Color: Titanium White
    • Size: 16.9 oz
    • Color: Titanium White
    • Size: 16.9 oz
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    845161011
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    Acrylic Ready-Mixed Pouring Paint by Artist's Loft™

    Item # 10597492 
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    $20.49
    • Color: Sap Green
    • Size: 16.9 oz
    • Color: Sap Green
    • Size: 16.9 oz
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    • Color: Sap Green
    • Size: 16.9 oz
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    10" Terra Cotta Clay Pot by Ashland®

    Item # 10011192 
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    $9.99
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622539 
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    $9.49
    • Color: Chartreuse
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Chartreuse
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Size: 8 oz
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622541 
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    $9.49
    • Color: Emerald Green
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Emerald Green
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Size: 8 oz
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    DecoArt® Fluid Art Ready-to-Pour Acrylic™ Paint, 8oz.

    Item # 10622555 
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    $9.49
    • Color: Fuchsia
    • Size: 8 oz
    • Color: Fuchsia
    • Size: 8 oz
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    • Color: Fuchsia
    • Size: 8 oz
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Mini Low Temperature Glue Gun by Ashland®

    Item # 10301564 
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    $4.99
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    8" Compound Action Pliers by Ashland™

    Item # 10483275 
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    $34.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Newspaper
  • Wire Rack
Instructions
Step 1

Cover your workspace with a thick layer of newspaper. Set a wire rack on the newspaper and place your clay pot upside-down on the rack.

Step 2

Put on disposable gloves and pour about 1" [2.54 cm] of each colour into a disposable cup, layering each colour. Do not stir the paint.

Step 3

Pour the layered paint from your cup over the pot until it is completely covered. If you run out of the paint, simply add more. Let dry 24 hours for best results.
TIP: These beautiful pots are made for indoor use. If you set them outside for an event, remember to move them back inside.

Step 4

Once the pot is dry, cut floral foam to fill the pot. Use hot glue as needed to secure the foam.

Step 5

Cover the floral foam with moss.

Step 6

Push greenery leaves into the moss-covered foam inside your pot. Add hot glue to secure.
TIP: To add interest, spray paint some of the leaves with a high gloss green paint. Make sure they are completely dry prior to arranging in your pot.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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