Cat Arts & Craft Ideas

These clay pot craft ideas are free for you to enjoy.  You'll find fun terra cotta clay pot craft ideas which both kids and adults will love.  These make wonderful presents!  Clay pots can be used as plant pots, storage containers, Easter baskets, and decorations.  I've also made miniature pots for Christmas tree decorations!

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Terra Cotta (Clay) Plant Pot with Your Favorite Picture

These beautiful terra cotta clay craft pots have many uses -- use them for plant pots, Easter pots / baskets, decorations, or as containers to hold fruit or any other item.  This terra cotta clay craft idea is great for kids and adults.  Learn how to make your own free terra cotta clay plant pot now.

Materials Required:

Important Care Instructions:
Please do not plant anything directly into the terra cotta pot.
They may crack with the moisture of the water. Instead, first plant your plant into a slightly smaller plastic pot, then place this pot into to your terra cotta pot.   When watering your plant, remove the plastic pot, and water the plant in the sink or a bowl.   When you are done, and the plant has fully drained, put the plastic pot back into your terra cotta pot. This pot is best used indoors.

Instructions:

Using a brush (I like to use a sponge brush - you can purchase them for around a dollar at craft stores), apply the Podgy to the inside and outside of your pot. This will give it some protection against moisture. Let dry.

Now paint the outside and the inside of the pot with a color that matches your picture. You will need to apply two or three coats. You will know you have enough coats when the color is vibrant, even, and has no lighter streaks showing. Let each coat dry before applying the next.

Prepare your picture. I like to have my picture on thin paper (regular stock is fine, but if you have lighter weight paper, it is better). The thinner the paper, the better it lays on the pot.   If you have a photograph, photocopy it, or scan it into a computer and print it.   Before printing, adjust (shrink or enlarge) the size to fit the plant pot.   Cut out the picture.   If you have scissors with a fancy edge, use them – it adds a nice touch. (If you don’t have a photograph, a picture from a magazine will work wonderfully.)   The picture can be any size. I like to center the picture, and leave at least an inch on all sides (so you can see an inch of pot around the picture).

Apply another layer of Podgy to the inside and out.   While this is wet, attach your picture to the center of the pot.   Press it down, and smooth out the picture as best you can.   Apply another coat of the Podgy right away. The Podgy will act as glue.

When it is fully dry, apply another coat.

When it is fully dry, apply your last coat.   Not only will this protect your pot and picture, it will give it a nice glossy shine.

Wait until your pot is fully dry before inserting the plastic pot with your plant into your beautiful cat terra cotta planter.

"Painted Pots" is a terrific and easy to follow book containing many plant pot, container and vase projects.  It is a fun way to decorate both the inside and the outside of your home.   Perfect for beginners as well as advanced crafters.  This book contains something for everyone!

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Terra Cotta (Clay) Plant Pot with a Ring of Your Favorite Cat Pictures

These beautiful terra cotta clay craft pots have many uses -- use them for plant pots, Easter pots / baskets, decorations, or as containers to hold fruit or any other item.  This terra cotta clay craft idea is great for kids and adults.  Learn how to make your own free terra cotta clay plant pot now.

Materials Required:

Important Care Instructions:
Please do not plant anything directly into the terra cotta pot.
They may crack with the moisture of the water.   Instead, first plant your plant into a slightly smaller plastic pot, then place this pot into to your terra cotta pot.   When watering your plant, remove the plastic pot, and water the plant in the sink or a bowl.   When you are done, and the plant has fully drained, put the plastic pot back into your terra cotta pot. This pot is best used indoors.

Instructions:

Using a brush (I like to use a sponge brush – you can purchase them for around a dollar at craft stores), apply the Podgy to the inside and outside of your pot.   This will give it some protection against moisture.   Let dry.

Now paint the outside and the inside of the pot with a color that matches your picture.   You will need to apply two or three coats.   You will know you have enough coats when the color is vibrant, even, and has no lighter streaks showing.   Let each coat dry before applying the next.

Prepare your pictures.   I like to have my picture on thin paper (regular stock is fine, but if you have lighter weight paper, it is better).   The thinner the paper, the better it lays on the pot.   If you have a photograph, photocopy it, or scan it into a computer and print it.   Before printing, adjust (shrink or enlarge) the size to fit the plant pot.   Cut out the picture.   If you have scissors with a fancy edge, use them – it adds a nice touch.   (If you don’t have a photograph, a picture from a magazine will work wonderfully.)   The picture can be any size.   I like to have 4 to 6 pictures per clay plant pot, and attach them creating a circular ring around the center of the plant pot.   Either space them out so some of the pot shows between each picture, or overlap them creating a solid ring.

Apply another layer of Podgy to the inside and out.   While this is wet, attach your pictures to the center of the pot.   Press them down, and smooth out each picture as best you can.   Apply another coat of the Podgy right away.   The Podgy will act as glue.

When it is fully dry, apply another coat.

When it is fully dry, apply your last coat.   Not only will this protect your pot and picture, it will give it a nice glossy shine.

Wait until your pot is fully dry before inserting the plastic pot with your plant into your beautiful cat terra cotta planter.

Ready to make another plant pot?  No problem.  "Fantastic Flowerpots: 50 Creative Ways to Decorate a Plant Pot" has plenty of easy, expressive, and inexpensive projects.  It contains projects for all skill levels.  This book easily teaches you how to stencil, paint, stamp, gild and texture your way to a beautiful pot.  These pots make wonderful gifts!  Come and give it a try!

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Other Ideas for Clay Plant Pot Finishing Touches

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