DIY: Paint Pour Pots

Last updated on July 5th, 2024 at 12:55 pm

I thought I would share a fun project with all of you. You can use this for any product you like. I’ve done a few past paint pour projects. I enjoy them because its fun.

I had some clay pots I had purchased at my local 99 cent only store. If you opt to try this with a clay pot I would suggest you line your pot with plastic or only use your pot for decorative plants. Some clay pots may have a label reading not food grade or not for food. You can also use it as an outer pot as well.

What you’ll Need

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• Object to paint pour in my case a clay pot
• paint a variety of colors or types will do. I’ve used acrylics to even general paint.
• Paint pour medium fluid.
• Silicone oil (optional)
• something to mix your paint with i used a popsicle/craft stick
• gloves
• plastic cups
• an apron
• a pan or something to use under your project for excess paint to land in
• products to protect your work surface (newspaper, cardboard, and old sheet or plastic.)
• Something to place your finished product on to dry. I used an old silicone pet food mat. But you can use cardboard or wax paper. Something that won’t stick works best.
• You’ll also need a sealer of some kind to weatherize your pot.
  
  

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A note before you begin:

I have a few tips you may want to keep in mind before you begin your paint pour project. Try to wear an apron or old clothing. You may get full of paint so wear something you don’t mind getting dirty.
Always test your paint with your paint pour medium before attempting your project. Some paint pour mediums may separate the paint or there may be another issue. Also read all the directions fully for the paint pour medium you purchase. It is always an X parts medium to X parts paint. You will also need to make sure what type of paint your paint pouring medium works best with. Some are for both Acrylic and latex others may just be for one or the other.

Let’s get ready

I gathered a few items I had in my studio already. I used a mix of acrylic and general paint. I used a Glidden blue paint. The plastic cups were something I had picked up from my local dollar tree.

Since you only need a small amount of Flood paint medium the bottle can last a few projects. I’ll get into that in the next section.

A few links to the paint products I used.

Delta Ceramcoat Glitter Explosion Acrylic Paint (2oz)

2oz Metallic Acrylic Paint – Hand Made Modern®

you need to gather your gloves, plastic cups, paint, something to stir the mixture with, and an apron if you are using one. You can also set up your work area.

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As I mentioned before always protect your work surface. i placed a cheap shower curtain liner down and layered cardboard then added some packing paper sheets down. I like these because you can throw them away once they get too dirty.

Like with any other project make sure you are in a well ventilated area. Since some paint may give off fumes.

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let’s get pouring

Overall paint pouring is fun. Yes, it can be messy but you can test what colors will work together. To me, it’s always a surprise. I find the process soothing too because watching the color’s blend is sort of hypnotic. I just turn some music on and get to painting.

As I mentioned you need to read all the directions for your paint pour medium. For the Flood product it is one part medium to two parts paint.

I try my best to eyeball it. Since I add a number of paint colors to one cut I may even out a bit if i add too much medium.

Once you combined your colors you can mix them and pour them onto your object. Depending on what you are paint pouring you may want to start from the top and work down. Or in the middle and work out. You can also add a few drops of silicone oil to your mixture as well. I will admit half the time I forget to do it.

Everyone has a different style. I like to catch all the excess paint on a pan. I use a in expensive roasting pan I picked up at my local Dollar Tree.

I will suggest you line your pot with plastic or paper so you con’t have any paint residue inside. I forgot so mine has paint inside.

I pour the mixture back into the cup and reapply it to the project.

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Once I collected the extra paint from my pot I added some blue to it. It sort of muted the marble decor so I opted to upgrade it a bit by adding glitter.

I figured it would make for an interesting embellishment. Again this is your project so you can add what you like. It works best if you add the glitter while the pot is still wet.

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I added gold to start then added a few other colors such as purple and silver.

I had another pot that I just paint poured alone with out any embellishments.

once I was done I set the pots to dry on a silicone mat.

I let them dry for 24 hours before removing them from the mat. They will have paint collected at the bottom so you can gently peel that off or trim it with a knife or scissors.

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Once the pots are fully dry you can do any touch ups you need to. You will also need to seal them to protect them from the weather.

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I applied a general Minwax sealer. You may have to apply a few coats depending on the product you use. Like usual if you will be using an aerosol sealer remember to use it in a well-ventilated area or outdoors.

I sprayed both pots and left them to dry outdoors for a few hours. I think I applied two coats. I let them dry fully before leaving them in my studio.

The final results

Like with any project your results will vary but overall I was happy with my pots. They will work well for me.

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