Chalky Finish Clay Pots

If you’ve been following me for some time now you know how much I love dollar store finds. Although most of the time the great bargain I find doesn’t necessarily fit my style. I love to look at those bargains and see what I can create with them. These Chalky Finish Clay Pots are the perfect example of that.

I recently found these clean lined clay pots at my local Dollar Tree, a little tacky in my opinion but they had a great shape and size. I knew they would be perfect for some of my favorite greenery from Ikea. I chose to use on of my favorite paints, Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paints from DecoArt. You can find the whole line at Home Depot online currently.

Supplies:

Dollar store clay pots

Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint (I used Everlasting & Primitive)

Foam brushes

Painters tape

I lucked out, the clay pots I purchased had a clear film decal on the front. Most of it just peeled right off, although if you find a pot that has a sheen or something similar you could lightly sand it to prep the area for the paint. Otherwise the chalky finish paint should adhere great.

Once my pots were clean and ready I painted the edges with some black paint. I only did this because I knew I was going to distress them. This step is optional.

I then painted my entire pot with my chalky finish paint and foam brush. On my striped pot I did “everlasting” first, on my polka dot pots I did the “primitive” chalky finish paint first. You will need to do 2-3 light coats depending on the type of pot you use.

Once dry I applied my painters tape for some stripes. I also cut some vinyl circles with my Cricut Explore, you could use painters tape and a round 1″ circle punch. Another cute idea would be to number the pots (1,2,3) like my Numbered Mason Jars.

Now paint your second color over the tape. Once dry remove the tape and vinyl carefully.

I then grabbed a light grit sandpaper and distressed my edges and small areas all over the pot. It doesn’t hurt to give the entire pot a light sanding if you are trying to smooth out any chalky finish paint build up.

That’s it! Aren’t they cute?! For $3 plus some other supplies I had on hand, I now have these great additions to my decor that look like they came from any big named home decor store.

Here are some other projects I have painted using Americana Home Decor Chalky Finish Paints.