Decoupage of flower pots

The technique of decoupage is very simple. Those who have tried more than once to decorate bottles,plates or frames with the help of napkins, without effort can quickly make decoupage of a flower pot. For decoupage, you can use either clay or ceramic, or a conventional plastic pot. The technique of decorating pots is practically no different, but everywhere there are special features.

Decoupage of a plastic pot

Decoupage of flower pots made of plastic is very easy. For this you need such materials:

• multi-layer wipes with drawings


• acrylic paints


• clear acrylic lacquer


• broad brush


• scissors

You can decorate your pot as you wish. We are describe the main methods of work. It is desirable to repaint the pot in a different color. The usual brownish color of plastic pots will not look very presentable and bright. Therefore, paint the flower pot with any acrylic paint that you like. In doing so, you can paint the bezel in a different color. When the acrylic paint is completely dry, it's time to do the decoupage.

From the top layer of napkins, which you use for decoupage of flower pots, separate the bottom layers. You only need the top layer. From napkins carefully cut out the patterns that you need.

To the walls of the pot, press a piece of napkin and gently swipe it with a brush dampened in varnish. So glue all parts of the napkin to your pot. When all elements dry, the pot should be once again varnished, so that the picture is not terrible water.

By the way, if you want, then you can decorate the pot with various beads or rhinestones, which can be glued using a universal adhesive.

Decoupage clay pot

If you do not like plastic pots, then you can make decoupage of flower pots from clay. You will need such materials:

• napkins


• acrylic paints


• scissors


• tassel


• PVA glue


• building lacquer

As usual, cut out the pattern you need from the napkin. If you want to, You can immediately glue it to the pot. You can also change the background of the pot by painting itacrylic paints. When the paint is completely dry, start gluing the napkin. To do this, apply a thin layer of glue on the napkin. If you have a large pattern, do not cover the whole napkin with glue, otherwise it will get wet and break. Apply glue to small areas. Now put the napkin on the pot. Allow the glue to dry completely. The final touch is the application of the top coat of varnish, which will protect the paint and napkin from abrasion.

That's ready decoupage pots. Now you can plant your flowers in them. But here only in a ceramic pot is better not to plant a flower. When watering, water will be absorbed into the ceramic,which will damage the picture. Therefore, this pot is better to use as a decorative. Let the flower be in an ordinary plastic pot, which will stand in the ceramic.