painting flowerpots: advice needed
Rdhoff
>I thought that this would be a neat and fairly foolproof way to get
>started in crafting. I went way overboard on Folk Art paint though,
>but I figure it'll last me a long time. I read some instructions that
>said before you paint the terracotta pot, you should seal it with an
>acrylic sealer, before you paint, as well as after, so the paint
>won't bubble. Is this necessary? What if you just use the sealer
>after you paint?
>
>As well, will normal white glue work as a sealer? Fancy stuff like
>Mod Podge is quite expensive, and to me, it's just glorified white
>glue anyway. I don't really want to get into those craft spray
>varnishes b/c they're really stinky and to me, not worth the hassle of
>getting the spray over everything.
>
>If anyone can answer these questions, plus give me any other foolproof
>tips on my first foray into crafting, I'd sure appreciate it! :)
>--Carla
Carla,
One of the fool proof tips I can give you I learned after about a million
mistakes: use the correct materials and use them correctly. I found that it
took a lot of practice to take shortcuts.
Re terra cotta pots: I believe the purpose of placing acrylic spray inside and
outside the pot before you paint is to prevent water from the plant from
leaching outside and spoiling your paint job. If you are not planning to plant
life things inside the pots, then you can skip the acrylic.
I use mod podge very often. It is a great product and not exactly the same as
white glue. You might find it is not nearly as expensive as wasting your time
and energy & then not being happy with the results. I do believe there is are
uses for white glue in place of mod podge for some projects & alternative less
expensive products as well.
Enjoy your foray into crafting...you'll be addicted in no time!
Debby
Georgia Owen
Hi Carla,
I took lessons in painting flower pots, so I think I can help.
Sand paper any rough spots on your pot. Seal inside and out
with Gesso (made by Delta Ceramcoat, available at craft stores
like Michael's) It's a water base, so it's easy clean up. It
gives you a nice basis for painting with acrylics. Put on your
base coat in the main color of your choice. Paint what you
want on it, and then seal it with Ceramcoat Water Based
Varnish by Delta, or Krylon Chrystal Clear, No. 1303, inside
and out. I use Folk Art Hi-Shine Glaze by Plaid. I'm sure
there are many more brands out there. Just be sure it's for
the acrylic paints you are using. My pots have all been for
decorative purposes, so I'm not sure about putting live
plants in them. Maybe someone else will know.
Have fun. They are addictive!
Georgia
Carla Miscavitch wrote:
>
> I thought that this would be a neat and fairly foolproof way to get
> started in crafting. I went way overboard on Folk Art paint though,
> but I figure it'll last me a long time. I read some instructions that
> said before you paint the terracotta pot, you should seal it with an
> acrylic sealer, before you paint, as well as after, so the paint
> won't bubble. Is this necessary? What if you just use the sealer
> after you paint?
>
> As well, will normal white glue work as a sealer? Fancy stuff like
> Mod Podge is quite expensive, and to me, it's just glorified white
> glue anyway. I don't really want to get into those craft spray
> varnishes b/c they're really stinky and to me, not worth the hassle of
> getting the spray over everything.
>
> If anyone can answer these questions, plus give me any other foolproof
> tips on my first foray into crafting, I'd sure appreciate it! :)
> --Carla
>
> "No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still baloney"
Lynn
In article <35684808.267459@newshost>,
can...@moomin.u-net.com (Carla Miscavitch) wrote:
>I thought that this would be a neat and fairly foolproof way to get
>started in crafting. I went way overboard on Folk Art paint though,
>but I figure it'll last me a long time. I read some instructions that
>said before you paint the terracotta pot, you should seal it with an
>acrylic sealer, before you paint, as well as after, so the paint
>won't bubble. Is this necessary? What if you just use the sealer
>after you paint?
>
I just varnish after I paint, and I planted live plants in there. I did it
a couple of years ago, and I haven't noticed any bubbles. I used the
varnish for acrylic paints. It's not real expensive. I think you can buy
the spray, too.
Hope this helps.
Lynn