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How to Make Shell-Covered Pots

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Handmade clay pots (Those with a rough finish work best; we used 7-inch pots.)
Ingredients for paint solution (For the paint colors, we used: 2 cups water, 1 cup lime, 1 tablespoon acrylic paint.)
Ingredients for paint solution (2 cups water, 1 cup lime, 1 tablespoon acrylic paint)
Protective dust mask
Whisk
Latex gloves
2-inch chip brush
Spray bottle with water
Drying rack
Fine-grit (220) sandpaper
Dremel glue gun with fine tip
Shells
Plant in plastic pot that is slightly smaller than decorated pot
Spanish moss

Current as of 05-06-2009

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Introduction

Embellish clay pots with shells for a beautiful -- and practical -- container that gardeners will love. Be sure to wear a protective dust mask and use latex gloves while painting and sanding the pot.

Next: Steps 1 - 2
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Step 1

Mix paint solution with whisk. Use a 2-inch chip brush to paint exterior and just inside the lip of the pot.

Step 2

While the paint solution is still wet, spray with water using a spray bottle on the stream setting. Let pot dry on a rack for one hour.

Next: Step 3
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Step 3

Lightly sand pot with fine-grit sandpaper to create a distressed finish.

Next: Step 4
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Step 4

Use a glue gun to affix shells to pots.

Next: Step 5
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Step 5

Place plant inside finished pot. The pot will weather better if the plant is in a plastic pot within the decorated pot. Place Spanish moss around rim of pot.

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