Terracotta is so popular in home decor trends right now and for good reason! It’s warm, textural and earthy vibe lends itself so well to the nature inspired trends that I adore. A terracotta vase filled with greenery, grasses or dried botanicals adds a welcoming and peaceful feel to your space.
If you are looking for a home decor DIY project that doesn’t take a lot of time or money, but gives you that natural and earthy feel, this is a fun one to do! Grab any old flower vases you might have under your sink collecting dust or head over to your local Goodwill or thrift shop to grab some inexpensive vases that have appealing shapes.
What you will need:
Water-based paint (I used some color samples I had leftover from Sherwin-Williams in Cavern Clay, Moroccan Brown and Forestwood)
Baking powder (1 Tbsp baking powder per 1 C of paint)
Empty ice cream containers (or whatever small, empty containers you have on hand that you don’t mind mixing up paint in)
Paint stir sticks
Vases
Drop cloth or cardboard (to protect the surface you are painting on)
Chip brushes
Gloves
Wash your vases ahead of time so they are clean. Lay out your cardboard or drop cloth on the surface you will be doing this project. Pour 1 C paint into a container and add 1 Tbsp of baking powder. Use your paint stir stick to mix it up until the mixture starts to bubble and takes on a mousse-like texture. If your paint is still runny, add in a bit more baking powder. You want it to be thick.
Grab a chip brush and start applying the paint to your first vase. You will likely need two or three coats to cover the vase well and give it that terracotta finish. Let dry between coats for 20-30 minutes. I also painted the inside edges of all the vases to give it a more uniform look. If the vase was narrow at the top, I didn’t go all the way down the inside, but just enough so that by looking at it from the top once the greenery and sprigs were added, it looked authentic. Let the vases dry overnight until they are completely dry and add your own personal touch to them. Faux greenery, dried palms and pampas grass look so good in these against the terracotta finish!
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