How To Stamp Terracotta Pots
These Easy Dollar Tree Stamped Terracotta Pots are so pretty and will look great in any style of home decor. Not only are they beautiful, but they are inexpensive to make too!
If you’re looking for a way to add a personal touch to your terra cotta pots, using these stamps to decorate them with a unique design or message is a great idea.
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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE EASY DOLLAR TREE STAMPED TERRACOTTA POTS
- Dollar Tree Terracotta Pots
- Foam Brush or Pouncer
- Floral Rubber Stamps
- White Chalk Paint
- Black Ink Pad or acrylic paint
- Chip Brush
HOW TO MAKE EASY DOLLAR TREE STAMPED TERRACOTTA POTS
Start by painting the terracotta pots with white chalk paint using a dry brush technique. If you are not familiar with this, it’s basically starting with a dry brush and using a very tiny amount of paint.
Pour a little paint on the cover of the paint cap or on a paper plate, then lightly dab your paintbrush into the paint. You then “off-load”, or wipe off some of the paint.
No fancy tools are needed here…just use an index card to brush some of the paint off.
Paint the terracotta pot with very light brush strokes, to give it a time-worn look. You want some of the terracotta to show through. It really does give it a nice vintage look.
The great thing about terracotta is that it dries really fast, especially with a dry brush technique. But, if you want to stamp immediately, you can always use a heat gun to speed it up.
Next up…
Now it’s time to stamp these pretty pots.
Decide which stamp you want to use, and test the placement on the pot to make sure it will fit. You can use either an ink pad or paint, for this next step.
I used inexpensive black Dollar Tree paint first and it worked, but it was a little messy. The ink pad was much neater and easier to work with, but it’s totally up to you. Just cover the stamp with ink, or paint. and carefully place it on the terra cotta pot.
Push down lightly so you get a nice transfer.
Don’t you love these garden-themed stamps? They will be perfect for spring or summer plantings.
Continue to stamp the pot until you are happy with it. I wouldn’t over stamp it, as you want some of the pretty dry brushing to show up. This is one of those instances where less is more!
that’s all there is to it!
If you prefer to watch my YouTube Video Tutorial for step-by-step instructions watch it below.
EASY DOLLAR TREE STAMPED TERRACOTTA CLAY POTS
Wouldn’t these be so cute on a Spring Tablescape? Or even at individual place settings with names on them?
I’m really loving these pretty little pots and can’t way to show you how they look with plantings. Think about all the ways you can decorate with these stamped terracotta pots.
Add a sweet little stamped gift tag and bring one as a hostess gift. These will also make a thoughtful Mother’s Day or birthday gift.
You can really use any color paint that you like, as long as it’s light enough for the stamps to show up. But, I could totally see a soft aqua or minty green color on these pots.
Thankfully, I have several of these Dollar Tree terra cotta pots in my stash, so I can experiment. And at under just .50 cents a pot, you can’t beat the value!
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Easy Dollar Tree Stamped Terra Cotta Pots
Equipment
- scissors
Materials
- Dollar Tree Terra Cotta Pots
- Foam Brush or Pouncer
- Floral Rubber Stamps
- Black Ink, or Paint
- White Chalk Paint
- Chip Brush
Instructions
- Dry brush white chalk paint onto the terra cotta pot.
- Cover the rubber stamp with ink or paint with a foam brush or pouncer.
- Stamp the terra cotta pot with light pressure so the image transfers.
- Continue to stamp the pot until you are happy with the coverage.
- Decorate with your beautiful new stamped clay pots!
