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Terracotta pots have always been a healthy choice for plants. But currently, they are also gorgeous options to uplift your home decor. So, how about giving yourself some art therapy and your terracotta pots a glam makeover with these 5 easy but effective painting techniques. There are many creative ways to upgrade a simple terracotta pot and make it look boutique pretty! These are just five of them, do share with me in the comments section if there are other fun methods you have given a try and how it went for you!
Plants Used for Styling:
1. String of Hearts (or) Ceropegia
2. Grafted Moon Cactus (or) Gymnocalycium mihanovichii
3. Fairy Castle Cactus (or) Acanthocereus tetragonus
4. ZZ Plant
5. Peace Lily
I have bought most of my material including the pots locally in Singapore. However, I have given below similar products available on Amazon India (I do not endorse these products for quality as I have not personally used them.)
Materials Used (Amazon India Affiliate Links):
1. Terracotta Pots - amzn.to/3glERxE & amzn.to/3ipNfyC
2. Acrylic Paint - amzn.to/3w4yTrA
3. Spray Paint White - amzn.to/3cmsKik
4. Masking Tape - amzn.to/2T1GCrE
5. Cotton Twine (thick) - amzn.to/3z7ipRe
6. Stencil Sticker - amzn.to/3ptzsIQ
7. Permanent Pen for Glass/Porcelain - amzn.to/3vZxEKc
8. Paint Brushes - amzn.to/3v1t5NU
Acrylic varnish Gloss amzn.to/3a8Rjl1
Acrylic varnish Matte amzn.to/3Apb3Mc
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Thank you so much Shruthi, such encouraging words mean a lot to me, makes the effort so worth it! I'd love to make a video on my collection of plants, in-fact hopefully the next video is on plants :)

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[@chelseaclerke3582]

The adding coffee to white paint tip, is amazing! I'm always looking for warm whites but I don't like them to be too yellow or too dark beige and it can be tricky, I usually end up mixing my own but mixing in a hint of sepia or burnt umber but the coffee made the perfect colour and everyone has it. I am actually painting the bedroom in my new house a white colour called Swiss Coffee which is pretty much exactly the colour you created here! I love all your pots and your designs esthetic too!

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much, I loved the result in terms of the colour as well and yes it is sometimes hard to find that perfect shade of warm white but with this trick you can adjust how white or beige you want it to be. Swiss coffee sounds great, I don't think I would be able to get that on the market here, which brand have you purchased?

[@kcbathala]

Loved the styling of the pots at the end of the video ❤️

[@NestArtfully]

:) :) Thanks Kam

[@gracefire7]

Wonderful ideas, and very enjoyable presentation. I really appreciate how you thought of so many of the details that other presenters may not explain, without making them overly cumbersome. Your style is quite nice. I enjoyed viewing the ideas you've shown, and particularly like the coffee idea to warm the white.

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much, your kind words of appreciation made my day! The coffee also added a wonderful fragrance to the pots briefly 😊

[@subarna.biswas]

My favourite was the stencil one. Great stuff Anusha! You're giving me so many new ideas.

[@NestArtfully]

Thanks Subarna, glad you liked it, the stencil is the easiest and most sure to give a precise design 😊

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[@amritaultimate]

The coffee trick is so cool and the pots turned out so pretty and love ur rubber plant it took my heart ... ur video came right when i wanted to relax and end my work day

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That's the nicest compliment Amrita, love that the video could help you relax, makes the hours of shooting and editing worth it, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😊💛

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[@NestArtfully]

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[@maureensamson4863]

Thanks for sharing your lovely ideas !

[@NestArtfully]

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Plants r quite healthy and maintained..Painting ideas r innovative.

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Nicely explained.

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[@NestArtfully]

So nice of you to say that, thank you and please do give it a try and let me know how it goes for you!

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Amazing make over of terracotta pots ..you are skilled in abundance

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Brilliant ideas .Thanks for sharing 😍

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Very creative , simple yet elegant, love your style dear

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Thank you so much, so happy you liked it!

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Hi Anusha.... Great innovation person you are.. I love Your way of painting pots... I saw all your videos...

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Nice

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Loved it 💞

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Hey.. Amazing.. The pot designs and your kurti matches! 😍Keep going!

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Hahah yes I funnily noticed only later I guess it was the mood talking! It's a dress from Myntra, bought back in India :)

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[@NestArtfully]

I'm from South India too :) Welcome to my channel and so glad you like my videos, thank you for all the love and support!

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Thank you so much, fingers crossed I don't run out of reasons to go to the nearby art supply store, so glad you enjoyed the video! 😊💛

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[@rekhakalkotwar4151]

Beautifully done...was looking out for tribal tent stencil...as per your link given...the patterns are different.. Checked all the patterns on Amazon but couldn't find..

[@NestArtfully]

Thanks Rekha. I bought those stencils locally here in Singapore. I tried to find similar tribal designs in Amazon India and provided the links, but yes they may not be exactly the same.

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Very beautiful

[@NestArtfully]

Thankyou

[@snehayadav2134]

Would love to know from where did you purchase the pots .. and also the painting techniques are wonderful

[@NestArtfully]

Hi Sneha, thank you so much, regarding the pots I got them at a local nursery here in Singapore, but India has some amazing pottery and terracotta products, back home I stumbled on some great shops on the highway to AP .... you can check locally im sure you'll get better ones!

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Nice.vedeo

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much Maira!

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Lovely!! Wld def try..btw where r these beautiful jute mudas frm? Mind sharing a link to purchase if any

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you, do give it a try! The Jute Poufs are locally from Singapore but I see similar ones on Amazon and the exact same one on Flipkart too bit.ly/3bW0TFB

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That's so good to know Preeti, glad you enjoy my videos, thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts with me!

[@dogratiku]

Hi, loved your creations. Can I use itsy bitsy varnish over white posca pen art? Doing terracotta wall plates. Which one would you recommend?

[@NestArtfully]

That sounds like a great idea and since terracotta wall plates is typically not going to come into contact with water it should work very well!

[@dogratiku]

@@NestArtfully i finally used craftangles decoupage varnish as the other doesn't work with pens. Posted on my Instagram. Thank you for your response.

[@piyushashah1258]

Hey Anusha ! Nice vedio ..got lots of tips n tricks..thank u..can u pls let me knw where can i buy that sticker stencils?

[@NestArtfully]

Thanks so much. I purchased these from an art store, but have included the links for similar products on Amazon. For the stencils -amzn.to/3ptzsIQ

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[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much for the love and I'm sure you will have fun giving it a try, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions for me!

[@richasah1054]

Thnx for the Informative video .... I have a question - After painting the pots .how to secure the colour of it.

[@NestArtfully]

Thanks Richa, for the pots, I use a coat of sealant to secure the colour and prevent water seepage

[@Vegefit]

Hi Nice video👌 I live in Sg, can you please mention where can I get these planters in Sg.

[@NestArtfully]

Hey that's nice to know :) I got the small pots (design 1 & 2) from Far East Flora and the bigger ones are actually a brand called Deroma that I got from a nursery in Bedok called Chin Ling Nursery but they also sell online thegardenstore.sg

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[@NestArtfully]

Thank you!

[@ossiekt]

Hi could you guide where did you get these pots. Loved the video but these nice pots are hard to get

[@NestArtfully]

Hi 👋 would love to help have you checked locally wherever you are based out of? I got them locally at plant nurseries in Singapore but I also see them on Amazon and of course Ikea has a decent selection these days

[@divyaaathi4383]

All your ideas are very nice... Can you please make an video on rubber plant care and tricks.. Your rubber plant looks very healthy and shine

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much Divya, glad you noticed my Rubber plant, he is doing well, he has sprouted 5 new leaves over the past fortnight! I'll soon do a video on it :)

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@@NestArtfully Thank you so much😊

[@RuhabStories]

Please add link of products you use(if any).. and yes falling for your videos!! ❤️

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you so much for the love 😊 and no links because all products sourced locally here in Singapore but you'll get these products easily anywhere .... I've given material names and plant names in the description 😊

[@RuhabStories]

Thank u so much❤️

[@sabasani7654]

This is really nice but for the beginners plz mention what type of color or paint to be used.

[@NestArtfully]

It is acrylic paint... but you can use chalk paint as well

[@jnandithaa]

Could you do your home tour as well ...P.S I LOVE U❤️

[@NestArtfully]

Hey Nandithaa thank you for the love and support! I most definitely plan on doing a home tour video, just completing makeovers in sections :)

[@prasadsawant4153]

Will the paint on the inside of the pots get absorbed by the plant?

[@rupalpanchal9235]

Hi Anusha, I loved the one with masking tape and stencil bcz it looks fantastic. I love yr work 😊 keep rocking ❤️👍 I am also a plant lover since my childhood. I too paint my pots but they are more of plastic. Actually we don't get such fantastic quality of terracotta pots here in Mumbai. 😊Here its more ceramic ones.

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you Rupal! Yes, the stencil is the easiest with the most predictable outcome in terms of finishing and design! I love love love Ceramic Pots, they can be styled so very beautifully especially for Indoor plants :)

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[@NestArtfully]

So humbled by such sincere encouragement 🙏🏽❤ thank you for all the love and support and I hope to keep making better videos 😊

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[@NestArtfully]

Thank you!

[@rehena7226]

Hey ma'am I'm your big fan. Could you tell me what to use on the pot before/after painting to make it waterproof?

[@NestArtfully]

Hi Rehena, you could use any acrylic varnish to coat on the pots to make the paint waterproof & for added protection

[@rabiasharma3883]

From. Where did you get these plants as quality seems good

[@NestArtfully]

Hi Rabia everything is locally purchased in Singapore and yes the quality of plants available here is extremely good absolutely droolworthy plants here...

[@snehik]

What is the color of the paint you used on the stencil pot ? Is it the same one you made in the beginning mixing coffee ?

[@NestArtfully]

Yes, what I had was white and that had a bluish tinge to it so I made it warmer with the coffee. Same paint, of course pattern area was just pure black.

[@aditisen9722]

What kind of paint are you using?

[@aarthisai704]

Wow super.where did u bought Art material,paint &stencil in Singapore?Iam also staying in sg pls let me now

[@NestArtfully]

I get most of my art and stationery from Art Friend, they have couple of branches you can choose one closest to you...

[@aarthisai704]

Thank you so much for ur dr. Art friend it's a shop?

[@NestArtfully]

@@aarthisai704 Yes just google it, you'll find the different branches, I got it from Plaza Singapura

[@aarthisai704]

Thank you so much

[@dasskaur]

Link for acrylic varnish or water sealant to use for outdoor plants?

[@NestArtfully]

Have updated the description, please check

[@shayonisarkar9096]

What type of colour you have used for the white base coat?

[@NestArtfully]

I used acrylic paint but I mixed a little coffee to it to achieve the creamy tone...

[@tonidonato407]

Beautiful. Do you not seal the pots first? Or is painting sufficient?

[@NestArtfully]

If using them as plant holders without directly potting it's ok not to seal but otherwise it is indeed the correct thing to seal first as well as after painting.

[@TanuSingh-zz8wn]

@@NestArtfully hi...how to seal the pot before and after painting....and do we need to soak the pot in water for sometime before painting...please suggest

[@Plantsmania88]

Which paint so you use?? Is it acrylic?? Doesnt it warn off due to moisture??

[@NestArtfully]

here I have used chalk paint, you can give a coat of acrylic varnish to make it more water resistant

[@alkhateb5208]

can i add it with fiberglass pot

[@NestArtfully]

you should be able to paint fibrerglass with chalk paint or acrylic paint as well

[@panipoori8961]

Wow done very perfectly...So if we paint on a terracotta pot where the plant is directly planted in it... won’t the paint gets damaged with the dampness..

[@NestArtfully]

It is tough especially if the pot is wet... I would strongly suggest removing the plant to a temp container and then painting, if that's not possible, avoid water about 3 days before you paint and use synthetic paint not acrylic...then let it dry at least 24 hrs before you water :)

[@panipoori8961]

@@NestArtfully ok.. but am worried about after painting n reporting the plant back.. will the paint still be intact..!!! Thank you for your reply

[@NestArtfully]

@@panipoori8961 if you use synthetic paint and let it dry well.... its like painting the exteriors of your house and then the rain not damaging it 🙂

[@panipoori8961]

@@NestArtfully ohhhhhh.... Yesss you are right...😀 I never thought of it.... thanks a LOTTTTTTTTT ... 💕

[@madhurimapaul4552]

Can you please guide from where I can get terracotta pot for painting ? Am from Mumbai.

[@NestArtfully]

I'm sure there are local nurseries and pottery shops where you can search for what you need. We always stumbled on shops locally.

[@PoojaDevaraj007]

Hi, are the pints used waterproof ?

[@NestArtfully]

Hi Pooja, the paint per se is not waterproof as I used chalk paint, but you can apply a coat of varnish to make it water proof.

[@silvanatrindadedesouza]

Lindos

[@NestArtfully]

Thank you!

[@nainagupta5100]

Which colour u r

[@tejaswinivelhal5414]

Which paints are ideal for teracotta

[@NestArtfully]

I find chalk paint the ideal :)

[@TanuSingh-zz8wn]

Hi...can you please suggest from where I can find these terracotta pots for painting purpose...

[@NestArtfully]

You can try your local nursery or terracotta shops, in India, often such shops are located on highways of small towns

[@TanuSingh-zz8wn]

@@NestArtfully Thanks....will check

[@aparnagulvadi399]

Can u suggest the brand of your paints

[@NestArtfully]

I used chalk paint, I don't remember the brand as it was long back, you can buy any brand available nearest to you

[@Anu-wd1zf]

Loved your painting and video. Hai, I heard earlier if you paint your terracotta pots, it can't breath and may affect growth of the plant. Is that true?. Plz help.

[@NestArtfully]

It definitely won't be as porus and the breathability of the pot is definitely affected... you can use chalkpaint that is better also you can use the pot just as a planter and last you can try painting only the top half of the pot.

[@Anu-wd1zf]

@@NestArtfully Thanks dear for the reply in detail...

[@shrabanidey4285]

Which type of color you use here? Is it acrylic?

[@NestArtfully]

Yes, I've used acrylic paint and varnish for acrylic mediums as a sealant

[@diptibist2222]

My terrace receives sun all day- will acrylic paint stay ?

[@NestArtfully]

Harsh sun light and rains etc might affect. Better for indoor or balcony decor

[@anumanthmushanamwar4095]

👌👌pot ideas madam village home garden parsodi is my garden wochit madam

[@sumaiyaislam4025]

Which kind of paint you did used?

[@NestArtfully]

I've used acrylic paint but you can use chalk paint as well :)

[@deepscreativeworld]

Which paint should we use?

[@NestArtfully]

You can use acrylic paint as I've done here or chalk paint as well...

[@chinum5403]

Which camera do you use?

[@NestArtfully]

We use the EOS Cannon M50 :)