Crafting with Clay Pots E-Book

Colleen Dorsey

• Herausgeber: Design Originals
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2016

Seitenzahl: 38

Beschreibung

Transform inexpensive garden pots into works of art with this easy-to-use guide. From cascading flower urns and beautiful home accents to adorable kid projects, Crafting with Clay Pots has something for everyone. Inside you'll find simple techniques for embellishing terra cotta pots with paint, stencils, scrapbook paper, wooden accents, and more. Featured projects include: Tiered Cake Stand; French Bistro Lavender Pot; Chalk-Painted Entertaining Caddy; Baby Shower Favors; Blinged-Out Vanity Set; and so much more. Each decorative project takes only an hour to make and is perfect for gift-giving and children's crafts. With all of these creative ideas, you'll soon have lots of fun gifts, cute decorations, and handy storage solutions for everyone to love and enjoy!

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Copy editor: Laura Taylor Cover and layout designer: Ashley Millhouse Editor: Katie Weeber Photography: Lindsay Garner Project design: Peg Couch and Kati Erney Text: Peg Couch

eISBN 978-1-6076-5307-3

COPY PERMISSION: The written instructions, photographs, designs, patterns, and projects in this publication are intended for the personal use of the reader and may be reproduced for that purpose only. Any other use, especially commercial use, is forbidden under law without the written permission of the copyright holder. Every effort has been made to ensure that all information in this book is accurate. However, due to differing conditions, tools, and individual skills, neither the author nor publisher can be responsible for any injuries, losses, or other damages which may result from the use of the information in this book. INFORMATION: All rights reserved. All images in this book have been reproduced with the knowledge and prior consent of the artists concerned and no responsibility is accepted by producer, publisher, or printer for any infringement of copyright or otherwise, arising from the contents of this publication. Every effort has been made to ensure that credits accurately comply with information supplied. WARNING: Due to the components used in this craft, children under 8 years of age should not have access to materials or supplies without adult supervision. Under rare circumstances components of products could cause serious or fatal injury. Please read all safety warnings for the products being used. Neither New Design Originals, the product manufacturer, or the supplier is responsible. NOTE: The use of products and trademark names is for informational purposes only, with no intention of infringement upon those trademarks.

© 2015 by New Design Originals Corporation, www.d-originals.com, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, 800-457-9112, 1970 Broad Street, East Petersburg, PA 17520.

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CONTENTS

Introduction: Creative Clay Pots

About Clay Pots

About Paint

Prep and Paint Tips

Tools and Materials

Step-by-Step Projects

Templates

She Said Yes! Gift Pot

Lavender Herb Pot

Baby Shower Gumball Pots

Glam Vanity Caddy

Polka Dot Cupcake Pots

Chalkboard Herb Pots

Stacked Garden Pots

Entertaining Caddy

Rope-Wrapped Hurricane Pot

Coastal Mosaic Pot

Blooming Topiary Pots

Floral Découpage Pot

Boho Lace Pots

Stenciled Candleholder

High-Gloss Bathroom Caddy

Treat Tower Tiered Stand

INTRODUCTION:

CREATIVE CLAY POTS

If you are looking for an easy, inexpensive, and versatile craft—look no further! Terra-cotta (or clay) pots are a blank canvas that can be decorated in many different ways. You can find several books on making adorable pot projects for kids, but in this book, we are going to dress up our pots to create stylish projects that make wonderful gifts and home accents.

No matter what your level of crafting experience, you can create something beautiful with clay pots. Their smooth surface is wonderful for painting and embellishing. You can keep your pots simple or you can add layers of texture to create something more intricate.

Inside this book, you’ll find pot designs for every occasion—from a snazzy caddy for entertaining to a French-inspired lavender pot, from chalkboard paint herb pots to a tiered treat stand, you will find on-trend looks to suit your style.

Come on, let’s get started!

  ABOUT CLAY POTS  

Clay pots come in a wide range of sizes, from mini 2" (5cm) pots through to large 10" (25.5cm) pots and beyond. You can find clay pots at most craft stores, as well as flower nurseries and many mass retailers. Most stores carry the standard flowerpot shape, but be sure to keep an eye out for any unique sizes or shapes that might suit the style of your project.

Clay pot sizes are not always exact, and the measurements listed on the pots can vary by store. Ultimately, the projects in the book can be made in any size you’d like. The measurements listed here are general guidelines to give you an idea of the sizes used in this book. All measurements refer to the approximate diameter of the pot opening. The projects will simply refer to the pots as extra small, small, medium, etc.

TIP

The “tall” pots are sometimes called “rose” pots in the store. These are great for creating a mod look.

Clay saucers usually come in diameters that match the opening of their corresponding pot. For example, a large pot with a 6" [15cm]-diameter opening will have a matching 6" [15cm] saucer.

Clay Pot Saucers