An amazing DIY tutorial, Painted Decorative Clay Vase will show you how to enhance your vases collection. It is a great way to spend a pleasant afternoon with your family or friends. Choose your favorite color, and enter into the wonderful world of handmade work!

What you need:

– acrylic paint

– acrylic contours

– scotch

– tinsel

– acrylic lacquer

– sponge sponge

– brush

– glue

– paste for modeling or thermoplastic

A plain terracotta pot is a blank canvas waiting for transformation. This isn’t just about painting—it’s about creating texture and depth.

My Go-To Technique:

  1. Prime: Always start with a base coat of gesso or white acrylic paint. It makes your colors pop and prevents the terracotta from bleeding through.

  2. Design & Paint: Don’t just paint solid colors! Current trends are all about organic shapes, minimalist line art, and negative space. Use painter’s tape to create crisp geometric sections. Or, try the “sgraffito” technique: paint the entire vase a dark color, then paint a lighter color on top. Before it dries, use the back of a brush to scratch designs through the top layer, revealing the color beneath.

  3. Seal: This is non-negotiable. A few coats of a clear matte or gloss varnish (Mod Podge works) will protect your artwork from scratches and UV fading.

Pro Tip: I often roll out air-dry clay, cut intricate shapes with craft knives or stamps, and glue them onto the vase before painting for a beautiful 3D effect.

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