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YOU WILL NEED
Terra cotta pots
Acrylic paints
Small
paintbrush
2-inch paintbrush
Artist’s masking fluid
Transfer
paper
Computer and printer paper
Pencil and eraser
X-acto® knife
Masking tape
Scissors
Show Your Colors!
Paint your pots in hues to accent your favorite blooms, or pick up colors from
your patio décor. Small ones planted with annuals make great garden party favors
for guests to take home. (a)
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Text by Jane Asper •
Designed & Crafted by Trenna Travis Lange
TO MAKE
STEP 1
Create design or type letters on computer. (Note: To save ink, print only
outline of letter or image.)
STEP 2
Cut out letter or image, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Cut piece of
transfer paper the same size.
STEP 3
Attach transfer paper to pot with masking tape, then tape pattern over transfer
paper.
STEP 4
Use pencil to trace outline of letter or motif.
STEP 5
Remove tape, transfer paper, and pattern from pot.
STEP 6
With small paintbrush and masking fluid, fill in the outlined image or letter on
the pot. Let dry.
STEP 7
Use 2-inch paintbrush to paint entire outside of pot, covering masking fluid.
Let dry.
STEP 8
Carefully lift off and remove masking fluid with X-acto® knife.
STEP 9
With eraser, clean remaining bits of masking fluid and transfer paper marks.
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