Distressed Pots

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May. 30, 2014

Hi Im Coryanne Ettiene, I love the look of distressed planters, they remind me of my mothers vibrant garden in Arizona where weathered clay pots are adorned with leafy herbs and flowers, which is why, when I cant find distressed pots at the flea markets, I cant help but quickly distress new pots the moment I bring them home. The process of distressing clay planters is simple and inexpensive.

Start by selecting a motif to paint onto your pot, and then use grey or black paint to paint the design onto your pot. If like me, your artistic talents are lacking, opt for simple design. And dont worry if youre your painted motif is less than perfect-- the beauty with this is that you can distress away the imperfections. Once dry, white wash your pot with a cream or white paint by using a paper towel to apply the paint. To give your pot that a weathered look, apply the paint in layers so that there are deeper paint patterns scattered across the pot. Allow the paint to dry before using a light sand paper to complete the distressed look.

A distressed pot makes a great addition to your outdoor herb garden, a kitchen window or as a rustic centerpiece at your next party. I love making a few batches of these at a time and then bringing them as hostess gifts to summer parties, they make a great alternative to the ever-present bottle of wine that often lands in your hosts hands.