Flower pots for spring

Are you looking for a creative idea to give your flower pots the perfect spring look? The designed flower pots in this idea have been created using three exciting techniques. Find out here how you can use the craquelure technique, the vintage look and napkin technique to create your new spring decoration.

1. The craquelure technique

In the popular crackle technique, a colored surface is intentionally torn to create an antique look.

Primer: Coat the pot evenly with a dark color and let it dry Chalky Color and let it dry.
crackle varnish apply: Always apply the crackle varnish in the same direction to the dried surface.
Apply a contrasting color: After the paint has dried, coat the pot with a lighter color. The second coat of paint will crack and make the dark color underneath visible in the cracks. Tip: You can control the depth and density of the cracks with the thickness of the crackle paint.

2. Vintage look / shabby chic

With the use of Chalky Medium between two coats of paint, it is possible to sand down the top layer of paint to create a decorative shabby look.

First coat of paint: Coat the pot with one Chalky Paint and leave it to dry.
Chalky Medium as a separating layer: Apply the VBS Chalky Medium and leave it to dry.
Apply the color: Use the VBS Chalky Color in your desired shade and let it dry again. You can then work with sandpaper to achieve an antique effect.

3. napkin technique

Decorate your pots with individual napkin motifs.

Preparing the napkin: First detach the printed top layer from the bottom paper layers of the napkin.
napkins place it on the pot: Carefully place the napkin on the pot and coat it with napkin varnish. Allow everything to dry thoroughly. Through the thin layer of napkin you will be able to see the substrate (cracks or shabby).

VBS Chalky Varnish as protection
Once your pots are completely dry, seal them with VBS Chalky Varnish in a matt or smooth finish. Simply apply evenly with a brush or sponge.
The transparent varnish seals your painted objects and makes them very resistant and durable. So that the VBS Chalky Color cannot wear off and your paint application will be a feast for the eyes for a long time.

Additional design tips

Cut artificial flowers or take individual flowers and glue them to the pot with hot glue.
Print out our free template. transfer the motif to the pot using graphite paper and trace the lines with a touch-up pencil.
Extra tip: terracotta-pots are usually unglazed. Coating them with clay sealant makes them waterproof.

These easy-to-implement techniques will turn your terracotta-pots into real eye-catchers! With the high-quality materials and paints from our online store, you can create the most beautiful springtime works of art for your home. Order everything you need now and look forward to your crafting break!