how to weather pots

07 October 2010

This idea was completely stolen from inspired by Richella @ Imparting Grace. I wanted my pots to have a weathered patina look to them, and never would have thought to use the stone spray paint to do it. I had tried a while ago with just some white paint, but I love the texture this gives.
I saw it at Michael’s of all places, where they seem to be clearancing out all of their Valspar paint. So, I got this can for 3.99. Stone spray paint can be pricey, so I snatched it up at this price.
september 2010 001 1


Easy as pie: Spray it on, wait for it to dry, then sand it down here and there.
september 2010 006 1  A pot that looks like it’s been sitting out on an Italian window sill for 40 years…maybe here?italy pic Thanks, Richella!
september 2010 016 1  
Have a great weekend~

18 comments

  1. Suzanne10/7/10, 11:28 PM

    Oh, that is gorgeous! I love this technique. I'll have to try it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Samantha10/8/10, 6:10 AM

    Ohh, that is nice!! Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Christine10/8/10, 6:16 AM

    Thank you! I have been wondering how to do this!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal10/8/10, 7:16 AM

    I love the way it looks! It would fit right into an Italian villa!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Natalie@Endless Crafting10/8/10, 8:45 AM

    I was just trying to achieve this look with some regular spray paint yesterday..I wish I would have seen this..mine didn't turn out quite like this...gotta try this.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Cassie {Hi Sugarplum}10/8/10, 8:53 AM

    That is a great idea! I've noticed the clearance spray paint and I have to hold myself back from adding to my collection!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Robyn10/8/10, 9:01 AM

    Thank you Melissa and Richella! I did the very messy and complicated Martha Stewart version with lime powder last spring. I like this idea much better!

    ReplyDelete
  8. McGee 10/8/10, 9:59 AM

    Love it! Thanks for sharing! I will be trying that this weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Allison10/8/10, 10:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing this great tip! I was looking for a way to do this. I thought I would do some small pots with topiaries for Christmas gifts. Off to Michaels today!

    ReplyDelete
  10. Robin Johnson10/8/10, 11:27 AM

    I've oftened wondered how I could get that look. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I'm totally picking up a can of that spray paint next time I go to the hardware store.

    ReplyDelete
  11. Richella Parham10/8/10, 12:26 PM

    Thank you for the linky love, Melissa! I noticed your "weathered" pot holding the topiary in your post about your knock-off tablescape. . . I just assumed that yours was the real thing! :)

    I can't tell you how happy it makes me to think that I inspired you. You inspire me so often!!

    Have a great weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  12. .10/8/10, 1:17 PM

    I love how that looks!! Perfectly weathered! :)

    ReplyDelete
  13. kristincita10/8/10, 8:36 PM

    that looks fantastic!

    ReplyDelete
  14. Stephanie10/9/10, 8:55 AM

    Now that is beautiful and so easy, my kind of project.

    ReplyDelete
  15. Sandra10/9/10, 7:52 PM

    ooooh! Very nice! I love the transformation!
    Blessings,
    Sandra

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lindy10/9/10, 10:29 PM

    Now that's really cool! I'm bookmarking this page!

    ReplyDelete
  17. {Bellamere Cottage}10/11/10, 11:33 AM

    I am always looking for a method to weather pots... This is soooo perfect. I'll be buying some stone spray for SURE! Thanks so much for the tip.

    Warm blessings,
    Spencer

    ReplyDelete
  18. Julie Holmes Bunting1/8/14, 6:02 PM

    I love this! Thank you! Just pinned it! @iamjulieb.com

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for taking the time to leave me a note!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
© 320 * Sycamore.
Theme by dulcet sight.