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Modern Planters: Hydro Dipping using Spray Paint

Today we're all about jazzing up basic white Dollar Tree planters with an easy DIY project called hydro dipping - with the help of Rust-Oleum spray paint.

Materials

  • planters
  • a container slightly larger than your planter
  • water
  • Rust-Oleum spray paint

Instructions

  • If you want your hydro dipping project to turn out fabulous, you'll want to choose planters that are made of materials that can withstand the dipping process. For this reason, ceramic or plastic planters work best. These can be purchased at a garden center near you or online.
  • Next, it’s time to prep your workspace. You’ll need to cover your work surface with a disposable plastic material so you don’t get any paint on your furniture or flooring. Make sure you have good ventilation too!
  • To hydro-dip your planter, you'll need to fill a container slightly larger than your object to be dipped with water.
  • Now let’s dive into the fun part! Start shaking your Rust-Oleum spray paint can for about a minute, then hold it 8-10 inches away from the water and spray a pattern of your choice onto the top of the water. You may want to apply multiple colors of spray paint to achieve your desired look.
  • Using a paint stick or toothpick, stir the paint around in the water to create a design.
  • To hydro dip your planter, slowly and gently "dip" the planter into the water. Continue tilting it to cover every inch of the surface making sure it's fully submerged wherever you want the paint to show up.
  • Depending on the design you want, you can experiment by "rolling" the planter into the water vs. simply "dunking" it into the water.
  • Slowly raise it up out of the water to reveal your unique, one-of-a-kind design.
  • After dipping, let any excess paint drip off the planters for a few seconds. Then, set the planters aside to dry completely. Once the paint is dry, your planters will be ready to use!
  • Allow your planter to dry fully - this usually takes about 30 minutes.