How to Decoupage and Weather proof a Clay Pot

[@MariaCaffaso]

😂 you are very nice!! I'm trying understand English, but I'm 71 years old, it's not easy for me. Maria from Argentina! Thank you! Beautiful job!❤

[@Cyrilmc222004]

What can I say apart from thank you so much again, brilliant tutorial. Enough to encourage all of us to have a go.

[@kimberlychatfield6822]

Despite your caveat about it being so much work, I'm so glad you did this video! It is very well done without being tedious to watch, very informative, and makes me want to create something!

[@patioelf]

Kimberly Chatfield Thank you so much Kimberly, I knew I might hear that it's too much work but I have these pots outside now and they're holding up great in the high temps, humidity and rain! I'm happy you feel inspired too! Patti

[@celiacrescenti2868]

Thank you! I made 12 decoupage weather proof clay pots for Christmas gifts and everyone loved them! You are amazing!

[@patioelf]

aww, that's great isn't it Celia? That's when giving is fun! It was nice of you to put so much of your heart into the gifts. :) Patti

[@carolvoss5225]

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[@thekickenback]

Spar varnish..hum! very nice to know Pat. Thank you.

[@patioelf]

Eileen Blair You're welcome Eileen. Spar varnish is finally ready in hardware stores so you don't have to go to a Boat showroom to buy it. (at least here in the US) It really holds up well out in the elements. :) Patti

[@rosie3713]

Best video on decoupage I’ve watched so far. 👍

[@katrinaedma9313]

Fantastic! May I do it without having oven?

[@franceswitham8214]

You are really great at this. Your projects are bright and beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@andiso3418]

Mrs. Elhoff,Thank you so much, for going trough all of this work, just so we can this information. I truly appreciate it. The pots turned out beautifully!. Thank so much.

[@patioelf]

+Antoinette Lee thank you so much! It's so nice to be appreciated like that. The planters were out all winter and they held up as if I decoupaged them yesterday. :) Patti

[@lindajohnson6423]

I love this video Mrs. Elhoff! I have all the supplies and will be making the Rose pattern while using wrapping paper. Thank you again for posting this video!

[@Lady.Luck.]

Thank you so much for all your lovely videos. I hope this winter I will work on some of these. It's worth putting in the effort rather than having them disintegrate in the weather

[@doloresungerleider4984]

Excellent demo. Clear and concise. Kudos to you.

[@NormaRodriguez-ed8bk]

Beautiful work, I always wanted to learn how to do this project. Yes it's a long process but great results. Once again thanks

[@patioelf]

+Norma Rodriguez You are so welcome Norma. It is worth it, it's raining outside right now, as it has done off and on since I've made these pots, and they're holding up just great! Patti

[@carmenbreakey2959]

Where do I go to see you supplies link does not work ..do you have a website?

[@alonda147]

Thank you. Great information, and I like your technique of writing instructions out on a white board.

[@patioelf]

+Londa Carter Thank you Londa, I love hearing that kind of feedback :) Patti

[@rebeccayoung6033]

Great tutorial! Well paced, good tips ... my mother's day project begins tonight!!

[@marciajones3169]

Patti, I have learned so much from you videos. Thank you Marcia

[@patioelf]

Marcia Jones awww, thank you Marcia, that warms my heart. :) Patti

[@velmamendoza1120]

I loved how all of your DIY'S ame out today they are so beautiful.i can't wait to make some myself. Thank you for explaining each step.

[@melodystevechandra2529]

This is an excellent video with very clear instructions. Thank you so much! 😊

[@tasti680]

this is so great. you explain everything to make it easy for us. the pots look so pretty!!! going to give it a try

[@karislone8849]

WOW! what a fabulously thorough video. Thank you.

[@patioelf]

Thank you Kari! I love that kind of feedback too.. Patti

[@bonitaharrison1037]

You are a great teacher! I have yet to try my first piece!!

[@cynthiaferrell1921]

Thanks for writing some of the decorations out. Thanks so very much

[@adriankap2978]

Very nice video. Well done and easy to follow. Although a lot of work, if I do 4 pots at once then put them all in the oven at the same time then maybe not so bad. Thank you again for the great video.

[@kathleensweeney5123]

URGENT ****** Where did you get the paint roller that you applied the Martha Stewart paint to the pot ???? I can't find it any where ??????

[@indiesindie1984]

Thank you so much Pati! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and tips.

[@tombixler3512]

@patioelf: Thank you for your great visuals and explanations. Here in Michigan anything left outside in the elements is subject to a beating, but I can see how your weatherproofing techniques might withstand all save our hard winter (would move your nice pots inside during that time)! Sound advice, excellent tips, inspiring advice. Many thanks. Please continue to post. By the way, your work with the decorative napkins in particular is very cool.

[@patioelf]

Thank you Tom, you give excellent feedback. I put a new video out each week on Thursdays before noon (EST) I hope to hear from you again! Patti

[@ebmoore5736]

The pots are just beautiful. I think worth every bit of time invested. But, I have NOT made them yet! May have a totally different take later, tehe. Love love love your music.

[@rubymimosa]

Another glorious project and another one that I forwarded to my girlfriend!! I can see using this technique for those really popular "The Jones'" kind of big planters that are so popular near the front of a home, to welcome guests. Beautiful!

[@patioelf]

rubymimosa I like your idea of doing this on a larger planter, it is a lot of work for something smaller though you can also do a few of them at a time. :) Patti

[@FortheLoveofOrganizing]

An absolutely gorgeous project! Thanks for going to all of the effort to give us such detailed instructions. I have three thrifted clay pots that I am hoping to transform with this technique, and will be sure to link back to your tutorial for people to get your awesome tips and instruction. :)

[@patioelf]

For the Love of Organizing Hi! I not only love to hear from fellow you tubers ( we understand each other) but I just subscribed to your channel since I am organizationally challenged- thank you for commenting and complimenting and I also really appreciate your tips and help here on youtube! :) Patti

[@FortheLoveofOrganizing]

patioelf What a sweet treat for my afternoon! Thank you, Patti. I have enjoyed your channel so much. If all goes well, I will be including the clay pots in the $5 Summer Goodwill Challenge, going up on 6/29. xo

[@patioelf]

For the Love of Organizing Excellent idea. I love when I can actually add to someone else's enjoyment! Thank you again for your videos! Patti

[@anamoya4627]

Muy bonitas las dos mesetas... gracias por tu trabajo y enseñanza...el Señor te bendiga grandemente muchos besos desde Sevilla España

[@lindaqualls6479]

I did NOT mean to hit the dislike! I love your channel!!

[@patioelf]

thank you Linda! :)

[@sonyalemacks5480]

Lots of work but we'll worth it. BEAUTIFUL. I have 2 LG clay frogs I purchased that need color and this technique would be perfect. Hope they fit in the oven lol thanks for the inspiration♡

[@patioelf]

Sonya Lemacks I know what you mean Sonya, it's a lot! Good luck and let me know how you make out! Patti

[@vickiward6962]

Can this be done with acrylic paint that is not the Martha Stewart multi-surface paint?

[@jessicaf6358]

This is a great way to re-use pots that would otherwise be thrown away! Might I ask what music this is? It is beautiful and uplifting as all get out!

[@annaleda2]

Excellent video! Thank you! May I ask why do you seal the inside of the pot too?

[@patioelf]

Hello Anna, if you don't seal the inside of a terracotta pot, the water from the plants will seep through the pots and eat away at your work from the inside out. :)

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

Those pots are gorgeous!!!!! I do have 1 question about the varnish and its effect on the plant.....does it chemically hurt the plant's growth? I have a new greenhouse room to decorate and painting pots is a priority! I want to sit in a warm, cozy plant filled room in the middle of winter....a dream come true!!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial with us. I will look forward to more of your channel!

[@1more4mebeautician18]

Great job. I wonder if you could use yhe same process with glass or ceramic vase? 🤔

[@lechat8533]

Great tips! Thank you and Merry Christmas :)

[@zoebanderas1338]

Beautiful pat xx great tutorial xx

[@trudycornwell3848]

Thank you for the detailed video. I’ve learned a lot from your previous videos. I’m kind of stuck on a clay pot decoupage project and I don’t want to ruin it at the final step. I sealed pot with Patio Paint, then used Mod Podge Dishwasher to apply tons of pictures (laser printed). Coated with same Mod Podge X5 thin coats. (Might’ve been x4 or x6, lost count.) It’s been 8 days. I want to apply a final waterproofing coat. Mod Podge Dishwasher directions say cure 28 days. This won’t ever see a Dishwasher and it’s a gift for early May. Can you recommend a waterproof method and can I apply it now? Thank you for the time you take to read this. And advice!

[@emilypoole5686]

Again, loving your videos...and thanks again for the lessons.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

The pots are beautiful! Thank you for such an interesting video!

[@senkabobovcan2356]

Beautiful work 💕 thank you 😊

[@kkx23]

You Rock !! I love your pot. Very nice!

[@miakrauss555]

I have done alot of decoupage....I am wondering if that spar varnish will turn yellow...most varnishes do, so take that into consideration.

[@kymberlismith919]

My understanding is to use water base and not oil

[@fiatx15]

Marine Varnish works well too!

[@nrpsh]

Beautiful Maam ......but if we don’t heat it will it turn out bad

[@deezie78]

Hi Patti The pots came out so pretty, love them. But boy they sure are alot of work. I have never heard of Spar varnish, I will pick some up the next time I am out. Love the twinkle lights at the end have a great day Patti deezie

[@patioelf]

Deneen Lotz Thank you Deezie, and you are so right! They took 3 days to do-so much work. Mostly oven and waiting time, that's why I keep mine inside. LOL. But a lot of people have been asking me how to waterproof their clay pots…maybe once they see all of that they'll change their minds. :) Patti

[@marionmcginn]

Perfect for what I'm doing right now. Thanks a million

[@patioelf]

marion mcginn I love hearing that Marion! Thank you… Patti

[@miadoe.845youtubemusickall4]

Great colors

[@SueBluQ]

They look beautiful but gosh what a lot of work lol. Another very informative video Patti, thank you

[@patioelf]

Sue Bryant Hi Sue! I am with you! A lot of people have asked me to do a video on weatherproofing these, maybe once they see this they'll say -I'll just go buy one that's already weatherproofed - usually kiln fired or just not clay. These are outside now with flowers in them but the next video on clay pots will be about the ones we keep inside. :) Patti

[@Barb76]

Gorgeous project 💖

[@deewilliams3903]

I love it. I agree if you don't like it don't do it just keep your comments to yourself. I was taught if you don't have anything to say good then don't say nothing at all thank for sharing with me

[@patioelf]

+Dee Williams Thank you Dee, I was raised the same way. You are so welcome! Patti

[@mariam1980]

Not quite sure which you're responding to, however, assumably a negative reply? That's the only way DIYer's will know what to video and what not to. Thanks for sharing your "good vibes only" but wake up, this is a CHANNEL in REALITY

[@mariam1980]

Almost forgot, beautiful outcome patioelf

[@yoomang7]

Shut up Karen

[@LeaRama]

Those are beautiful!

[@patioelf]

+Learama ws. Thank you so much! Patti

[@lolalinastar3768]

So beautiful

[@madeleinefloyd2956]

Great job! Hailey. 6 years old.

[@kellykelly7747]

Loved the napkin one!

[@LisaBevill-ProSinger1]

If you are still not going to use your decoupged clay pots indoors for house plants, do you have to do the baking and clear coating? Can you tell me which steps to skip for house plants? Love your video, great ideas?

[@originalsue8323]

Beautiful!specially small one.

[@gargitarafdar1839]

Hi Patioelf. This tutorial is really good for some summer time creativity however if you could tell me how do you bake them in the oven (as I've never done anything like this before) it would be of great help. :-) Love your videos. Keep posting.

[@patioelf]

+Gargi Tarafdar Hi Gargi! I use Mod Podge which is good to use in the oven. You decoupage your item, then set it in your oven-turn the oven on and set it to 170 degrees. When it reaches 170 turn it off but leave your project in the oven until it cools off. (about an hour) I hope this helps! Thank you, Patti

[@jolenetkoch]

Wonderful tutorial! Question, if the pots are for indoor use only do I need to do the varnish step at the end? Thank you!

[@maryloftus3014]

Beautiful!!!! Can not wait to do some!!

[@JustBySoco]

Hi,I love your vídeos ,you allways talk about the cold oven were can you get it?

[@patioelf]

JustBySoco Hi- sorry I don't make that more clear, I mean to just put your work inside of your own oven that has not yet been turned on. You want the item you're working on to heat up at the same time as your oven. :) Patti

[@dianeroberts3161]

Love love love these!

[@cynb.347]

Love your artistic talent...So many creative ideas. Ive watched so many of your videos that just about eveything i look at now i see myself "decoupaging" it! .... I would like to try some plates, bottles; small projects first. Im going to get supplies. Could you tell me what kind or brand of brushes you favor?

[@710MaryJane]

YOU do beautiful work, Thank YOU for posting!

[@emeraldgypsyheart]

Is midge podge the same as decoupage glue? I'm so enjoying your vids! Loads of ideas for my creative brain!!! Thx!!

[@patioelf]

Chanelle StPierre Hi Shay! Yes, it is. Mod Podge is one of the more popular decoupage glues. Have fun-you sound like me with the creativity. :) Patti

[@lauralambeth1]

An EmeraldGypsyHeart Production I think so

[@jenahollenbeck4943]

Thanks for all your good tips. I'm making a pot with my grandsons to give to their mother. I know she will love it. She will only use it in her home on the dining table so I won't have to make it waterproof.

[@patioelf]

what a nice idea Jena. I prefer to keep my hand made ones in the house too, I don't want to take the chance with the weather and the wildlife damaging it. :) Have fun! Patti

[@carmenbreakey2959]

Where do I go to see your supplies...also do you have a website? I love you work!

[@deborahdeal-blackwellapr5362]

Another one of your great videos! Thanks a bunch!

[@patioelf]

+Deborah Deal-Blackwell, APR you are very welcome, thank you for taking the time to let me know! Patti

[@Dianah1952]

I love your pots! I don't put my pots outside at all. They are for houseplants only. So can I skip the last step of varnishing?

[@kelseyharper2045]

this was awesome!!! have to see all of your videos!!! thank you!!

[@patioelf]

Thank you Kelsey! I put a new video out each week on Thursdays before noon -EST. Patti

[@coleenxx]

Thanks for posting. Very helpful.

[@gradyjones9678]

Can I ask, why do you put the painted pot in the oven before you Modge Podge the pictures onto the pot? I have decoupaged several terra cotta pots with napkins or die cuts. Then sealed them with a spray sealant. I don't understand the purpose of putting the painted pot in the oven and then proceeding to decoupage. Thanks I love the idea of decoupaging the pots. I like the results when I've done my own pots.

[@pamelamckenzie2685]

Stunning.

[@grammie2bay]

Another awesome tutorial!

[@patioelf]

grammie2bay Thank you Grammie, (that sounds funny to say since we're probably close in age. ) Patti

[@loishamilton8923]

I believe you said that you had patterns for cutting paper or fabric for clay pots. I sure could use some.

[@easycountrygardens2001]

is the varnish non toxic? I want to weatherproof my pots, but don't want any toxins in the soil (will be growing some edibles in them)

[@Droosmom1970]

I wish they would have answered this because I had the same question

[@ReadingThing]

Beautiful!

[@zurireikon242]

Great video. Thank you.

[@audreyyeung7040]

so lovely!

[@patioelf]

+audrey yeung Thank you! Patti

[@swapnamenon]

That was amazing. Does this method work on plastic pots too?

[@heathsavage4852]

I love this video! Thanks so much for making it.

[@peggybocklage6663]

Can’t wait to try this . Thank you so much 😊

[@mov1ngforward]

Thank you so much!! I grow geraniums in pots that I paint. I'm going to try this because it's more beautiful than my 'stick figure' hand painted looking work. 👏

[@sondrabernich5079]

Love, love decoypage and what you do. It's beautiful. Can you use material also like cotton broad cloth, use this same process?

[@donna5148]

Do you put the pots directly on the oven rack or on a metal tray when in oven? 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@eveny119]

Can you use something else besides "Martha Stewart" paint for the background color? What is hers made from oil/acrylic/chalk paint?

[@cybermarcela]

Same question here...

[@andiso3418]

Patti, these are beautiful, however, it does require a bit of processing to create. I wanted to ask you, the Spar paint/water proofing, would I need to cover the outside as-well-as the inside? Thanks.

[@patioelf]

Antoinette Lee Yes Antoinette, you would need to cover both inside and out. (and thank you!) Patti

[@dawnanngallagher8495]

Pretty Pots! Why did you paint the inside with paint when it doesn't show up and add the modge poge and spar? Could I use a plastic pot and do all of the steps the way you outlined? Have you had any pots in the oven explode? Thank you, Dawn

[@patioelf]

hit there Dawn and thank you! The terra cotta pots are so porous the water from the plants will seep right on through to the outside causing the decoupage to peel away. So you really have to waterproof it inside and out. Do you mean could you just use a plastic pot inside of the terra cotta instead? You could do that. Never had any problems using the oven although it never goes over 175 degrees. I also won't put them in the oven after using the spar varnish. :) Patti

[@dawnruhl8405]

Waiting for my new scissors...great video here!

[@patioelf]

+Dawn Ruhl Thank you Dawn! Are you getting the small curved decoupage scissors? I love those things! :)

[@dawnruhl8405]

Yes ma'am! I had a pair from your suggestions many moons ago, and they finally died two years ago. Been making do with what I had, but it was time for some good ones again. Thanks Gf.

[@patioelf]

My pleasure Dawn! I use mine all the time. Do you make snowflakes? They work really well for those! hugs to you....

[@dawnruhl8405]

+patioelf I paint snowflakes on, and I use a striping brush, if I ever get good enough with one, maybe I could moonlight doing pin stripes on cars. lol

[@patioelf]

Dawn Ruhl LOL! My husband will love hearing this -then he will ask me why I didn't think of this. :) Patti

[@2303scorpio]

Love ur videos. Is it possible to leave them dry without oven baking?

[@lifestyle9017]

You are the best one 😍

[@TrudyDishmon]

Great Video, thanks for sharing

[@ShettyIshan]

I am new to Decoupage. I enjoyed your video. I tried doing one, came out beautiful. Followed every steps. Feeling happy about the end result. I have few questions can you please help me, * can decoupage teracotta pots be used like regular pots? If I put soil, plants and water them regularly will it spoil the pots? Thanks

[@veronicaholmes7560]

This was a great video. I can't wait to try this

[@nicholaread5056]

thank you - very helpful

[@patioelf]

+Nichola Read my pleasure! Patti

[@LM-auntBIGG10.]

I just found you on KZbin. great works. could you tell me how to do a cake plate with a cover...where I can still put food on it.

[@frlocs2naturalstyle]

Beautiful...

[@patioelf]

frlocs2naturalstyle thank you! Patti

[@shellietaylor951]

I love your video. I can’t wait to try this. I’ve never done this before. What decoupage do you like best? Does the spar sealer turn yellow? I am looking at doing something with white.

[@sbffsbrarbrr]

I'm not sure if you've done this yet but I've been using spar varnish on pots that I painted with chalk paint. Initially the varnish is pretty clear when using a fresh can. And I haven't noticed those first projects turning yellow. However, as the varnish in the can ages, it gets thicker and turns a much darker caramel color. I've used this old varnish over white chalk paint and actually really like the "aged" look, as if the pot has been sitting out for a long time. I've also found that it take 3-4 days to completely dry. Even the new varnish took at least two days to dry completely for me.

[@dawnlindgron5570]

Very cute !

[@brendamanning5235]

gorgeous!