How to Wrap Flower Pots With Paper
Creating beautiful flower pots is easy with a little time and supplies from your local home improvement store. Decorated flower pots compliment plants and your home decor. The paper-tearing method creates a unique piece every time and is perfect for flower pots of all sizes. The finishing coat allows for indoor or outdoor use.
Things You'll Need
- Flower pot
- Roll of brown painter's paper
- All-purpose glue
- Small paint tray
- Newspaper
- Chalk
- Paint brush
- Several paint colors
- Sponges
- Sponge brush
- Polycrylic Protective Finish
Instructions
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Purchase a flower pot with a smooth finish. Clay pots or unfinished pots work best. Wash pot to remove any dirt or dust. Allow pot to dry completely before starting the project.
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Tear brown painter's paper into small and medium size pieces. You can find rolls of painter's paper in home improvement stores such as Lowes and Home Depot. The pieces should vary in size and shape. Tear enough pieces to cover the surface of the flower pot twice. Wad each piece of paper in your fist to create wrinkles in the paper. The wrinkles will catch the finishes and add depth to the finished project.
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Pour all purpose glue into small paint tray. Set the flower pot on newspaper next to the tray of glue.
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Visually divide the pot into four or more sections, or use a piece of chalk to lightly mark off sections. Apply glue liberally to one section of the flower pot with a large paint brush. Wipe off any drops of glue.
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Working quickly, unwad one piece of paper at a time and apply glue to one side of the paper with the paint brush. Press the glued side of paper onto the glue covered section of the pot. Continue this process until all areas of the section are covered. Place paper on the flower pot so that the pieces overlap slightly and create an interesting pattern.
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Apply paper to the remaining sections of the pot using the same technique as in Step 5. Check for spots that are uncovered. For uncovered areas, tear pieces of painter's paper the size needed, apply glue to one side, and apply to the area. Allow flower pot to dry for 24 to 48 hours.
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Add color to your project using sponges and different colors of paint. Dip sponge in paint, squeeze out excess and tap lightly against pot surface. Use as many colors as you like. Allow one paint color to dry before applying a second color for sharp contrast. For a blended contrast, apply the second paint color before the first color dries. Apply the paint in the pattern of your choice. Make sure to leave some of the brown paper unpainted. Alternatively, you can leave out Step 8 for a multi-colored brown pot. Allow pot to dry for 24 hours.
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Dip a sponge brush into water-based Polycrylic Protective Finish. Brush the finish onto the paper covered pot. Make sure to cover the pot completely and evenly with the coating. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat if desired.
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Tips & Warnings
You can apply the paper directly to the pot without glue if you prefer. For this method, dip the wrinkled torn paper into a tray of Polycrylic Protective Finish and apply directly to the pot. Layer sheets of paper to add depth and interest. Wipe off drips as you work. With this method, you do not need to apply another coat of finish. Additionally, this method does not allow for adding different paint colors. Polycrylic comes in several different glosses, such as satin and high gloss. Choose the finish according to the degree of gloss you want on your finished project.
