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    Drip Painted Flower Pots

    Published: Apr 28, 2023 · Modified: May 8, 2023 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    With the warmer weather approaching, my kids and I have turned our attention to the outdoors. One of our favorite outdoor activities is planting. I can't think of a better place to plant than these pretty Drip Painted Flower Pots. They are fun crafts for kids to make and are so eye-catching. You can even fill these pots with the seedlings you get from this DIY Seed Starter for Kids.

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    • 🌷Why This Craft is Awesome
    • 🖍️Supply Notes
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • ✂️Expert Tips
    • 🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs
    • 🌸Related Posts

    🌷Why This Craft is Awesome

    • Kids will enjoy watching the colors mix as the paint drips.
    • The pour painting rainbow pots make a fabulous Mother's Day or an end-of-year teacher gift. You can start the seeds at home and by the time they sprout, present the teacher with a gift of a beautiful pot and a new plant.
    • Great way to give new life to old pots.
    • Each one is unique!

    🖍️Supply Notes

    • Terra cotta pot - I used 6-inch wide planters.
    • Acrylic paint - In various colors. Use acrylic craft paint containers that have flip-top lids.
    • Tray - To contain the mess.
    • Waterproof sealer - Optional for outdoor use. If you plan to keep the plant pots outside, it is best to seal it with an acrylic sealer so the paint doesn't peel.
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    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Place the flower pot on a reusable plastic tray to contain the mess. Turn the terracotta pot upside down, flip the top on the paint, hold the bottle over the pot, and start squeezing to drip paint.

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    STEP 2: Squeeze paint on the top and on the sides of the pot and watch as it drips down the pot.

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    STEP 3: Do this with a variety of colors until most of the pot is covered in paint.

    drip painted flower pots.

    STEP 4: Move the painted pot to a different location on the tray so it doesn't dry with all the paint hanging off the bottom. Simply place your finger in the hole in the pot and move it. Allow the paint to dry completely.

    STEP 5: Apply a sealer if you will be keeping the pot outside. Let dry.

    Plant your favorite seeds or flowers in the painted clay pot. These pots are great for starting seeds.

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    ✂️Expert Tips

    Tip 1: You may want to have your kids wear a smock for this activity as it can get messy. We just rolled up our sleeves and were fine.

    Tip 2: Let kids pick out various colors of acrylic paint to use on their pot.


    🤷🏻‍♀️Craft FAQs

    How long will the paint on the drip-painted flower pots take to dry?

    The more paint you have poured on the pots, the longer time they will need to dry.

    Do you put any paint on the inside of the pot?

    No, the paint is just for the outside.


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    Drip Painted Flower Pots

    This drip painted flower pot is a great project to make with kids. It makes a fun Mother's day gift or teacher appreciation gift.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Active Time10 minutes mins
    Drying time2 hours hrs
    Total Time2 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
    Yield: 1
    Author: Vicky

    Materials

    • 1 6 inch Terra cotta pot
    • Acrylic paint various colors
    • 1 Tray 
    • Waterproof sealer optional

    Instructions

    • Place the flower pot on a reusable plastic tray to contain the mess. Turn the pot upside down, flip the top on the paint, hold the bottle over the pot, and start squeezing.
    • Squeeze paint on the top and on the sides of the pot and watch as it drips down the pot.
    • Do this with a variety of colors until most of the pot is covered in paint.
    • Move the pot to a different location on the tray so it doesn't dry with all the paint hanging off the bottom. Simply place your finger in the hole in the pot and move it. Allow the paint to dry completely.
    • Apply a sealer if you will be keeping the pot outside. Let dry.

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    Notes

    Supervise children while they are doing this craft.
    • You may want to have your kids wear a smock for this activity as it can get messy. We just rolled up our sleeves and were fine.
    • Let kids pick out various colors of acrylic paint to use on their pot.

     

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    Comments

    1. Pauline Mitchell

      September 13, 2018 at 6:26 am

      Our boys love gardening. These pots would make a great gift

    2. Vicky

      May 17, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Thanks Robin. We love looking at them each day.

    3. Robin Masshole Mommy

      May 11, 2016 at 10:31 am

      I am in love with those pots! I want to make these with my kids because they are so incredibly cute.

    4. laura londergan

      May 08, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      these are just the cutest! What a great way to get the kids involved with getting crafty with you!

    5. Amber Nelson

      May 06, 2016 at 5:28 pm

      Wow, how fun! I am definitely going to try this with my daughter. So pretty!

    6. Debra

      May 05, 2016 at 8:43 pm

      My kids would absolutely love to make this! What a super fun idea!

    7. becca

      May 05, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Those pots are so cute! And EASY! I love growing our own plants; it's always so rewarding.

    8. Sheri

      May 05, 2016 at 11:30 am

      These are so awesome and though my little one is too young to try tis with, I will try making one of these with my husband instead. Love this!

    9. Terri Steffes

      May 05, 2016 at 11:15 am

      I love these adorable pots. I think it would be a great use of leftover paint too! The gro-ables will be a cute addition to gift bags. Love it.

    10. Julie

      May 05, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Really cute pots! And I love that the planters work in pots, these would be great for my apartment.

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