EASY CLAY POT MAKEOVER

 

An item that I am keeping an eye out for these days are large pots & urns that have a less-than desirable look for today’s home interior trends.

easy clay pot makeover

I found this big guy in another antique mall and it had been marked down 3 times before I decided to take it home.

easy clay pot makeover

Using my trusty black (Lincoln Cottage by Valspar) I mixed it with baking powder to thicken the paint & add a little extra texture.

 

 easy clay pot makeover

I just kept mixing in baking powder until I was happy with the thickness but it was still easily spreadable.

easy clay pot makeover

Then I just painted on the mixture.

easy clay pot makeover
easy clay pot makeover
easy clay pot makeover

After covering the entire pot I took little handfuls of baking powder…

easy clay pot makeover

… And randomly tossed it around on different sections of the pot. I patted it into the already spread paint with the same brush.

easy clay pot makeover

Tossing on the extra baking powder was done to give it a more handmade look & would “antique” it as the paint dried.

easy clay pot makeover

I let the pot dry overnight.easy clay pot makeover

When I checked on it the next morning, the paint had dried to its original flat look & the extra baking powder that was tossed on added a chalky/Lime-washed style to the finish.

easy clay pot makeover

I am waiting on some pampas grass to arrive in the mail, but for now I styled the piece with some dried natural Piumetta Christina grass that I had found at Michaels.

easy clay pot makeover
easy clay pot makeover

If you want to do this project at home all you’ll need is…

  • Paint color of your choice in a flat finish
  • Baking Powder
  • A Paint Brush
  • A cup for paint & something to mix with
easy clay pot makeover

A super easy makeover & this clay pot is ready for a new lease on life! Check out this TikTok of the makeover below & I hope you can try this project at home.