How to Age Clay Flower Pots With Buttermilk

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By Suzie Faloon
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The rusty orange of a new clay flower pot looks out of place in a well established country garden. Age clay pots with buttermilk and moss to give them a well-used garden look. Gather the moss from your property or buy a package of green moss from the craft store or local florist. When you give the new clay pot an aged look, it blends in with the greens and earth tones of a garden. An aged clay pot adds ambiance to a rustic or antiqued decorative theme, whether it's used in your home or business.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Clay pot
Moss
Bowl or blender
Buttermilk
Measuring cup
Foam craft brush

Step 1

Remove the price sticker and any adhesive matter from a clay pot and clean it thoroughly. Rinse with clear water.
Step 2

Tear moss into tiny pieces. Remove any sticks and dead material from moss that you have gathered out of doors. Place 1 cup of moss bits into a mixer bowl or blender that is used for craft projects.
Step 3

Pour 1 cup of buttermilk over the moss. Stir to mix well or puree in the blender.
Step 4

Use the foam craft brush to coat the clay garden pot thoroughly with the buttermilk and moss mixture.
Step 5

Place the pot in a cool, shady or dark place for a few weeks. It is important that it is kept moist to encourage moss growth during the antiquing process.