Decoupaged Clay Pot

Looking for decoupage ideas that celebrate all of the wonderful aspects of spring? Make a Decoupaged Clay Pot from Linda Peterson! Take a plain pot and make it shine - literally! This is a fun craft that doesn't take long to complete.


 

Materials:

• 4” clay pot – or size of choice
• Decorative paper of choice (neutral color and background or use newsprint)
• Collage image(s) (a bird motif was used in this project – courtesy of Graphicsfairy.com)
• Collage Pauge Glossy
• Black acrylic paint
• Sponge brush
• Sanding block
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Paint rim and under rim with acrylic paint. Allow to dry.
   
• Cut out paper from pattern. Apply decoupage medium to paper and clay pot. Apply paper, smoothing edges. Allow to dry.
   
• Cut out decorative image and decoupage onto front of clay pot. Allow to dry.
   
• Sand paint in random areas around the rim.
   
• Apply decoupage medium to entire pot to seal and make water resistant.

For a comprehensive video tutorial of this project, check out How to Make a Decoupaged Bird Print Clay Pot.