I will admit I have more planters than I should. More planters than even plants. But it is nice when you have a plant that needs to be repotted, to have options. I had a couple of terracotta pots lying around and while I loved the shape, they were a bit plain. I decided to add some texture. Adding texture to your space is a great way to add visual interest. Here is how I added some fun texture to these planters!
Choosing A Medium
I have seen a lot of videos on social media of people using joint compound (drywall mud) to create textured art pieces for their walls. While it would work for an art piece, I don't think it would have been a good choice for a pot that gets handled often and gets wet. After weighing the options, I decided to use paintable caulk.
Adding Texture To A Planter
I spread the caulk around, only doing a small section at a time. Then I used a notched tool to create the lines. I played around with all the sizes but like the smaller notches best. The caulk that got removed by the tool as it scraped, was then added back on the pot for the next section so none was wasted.
You can really have fun with this and use all sorts of things to create the texture. You could use a fork, wire brush, a sponge, or even leaves.
I love projects where you can be creative and you don't have to worry about everything being perfect.
You can use the caulk to make all sorts of designs! I made some lines on the second pot but you could also do dots, squiggles, or even a face. Have fun with it!
Once the caulk was completely dry, it was time to paint. Because caulk still has some flexibility to it even when dry, I don't suggest using spray paint.
I love the pots even more now! They look great filled with the plants that needed a bigger home.
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