Faux Cement Clay Planter

Take an ordinary clay pot and turn it into something beautiful with Mod Podge Collage Clay. This Faux Cement Clay Planter is a great home accent piece and can be displayed both indoors and out. Made using molds, clays, and melts, this is a great project for expressing your creativity. Make it as a gift for a loved one or craft your own pot to hold an indoor plant. This project is a great challenge for anyone looking to spice up their home decor...and with its simple boarder and soft color palette, it can be a subtle yet eye-catching addition to your indoor or outdoor decor scheme.

Primary TechniqueGeneral Crafts

Intermediate

SeasonSpring

Materials:

Mod Podge ® Mod Melts - White Milk Glass
Mod Podge ® Mod Molds - Ornaments
Mod Podge ® Collage Clay - Vanilla White
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Forest Moss, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz.
FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Dove Gray, 2 oz.
Hot glue gun
Clay pot
Glue
Palette knife
Flat brush ½”
Foam plates
Paper towels
Water basin

Instructions:

Paint rim of pot with Forest Moss.
Create multiple border pieces from the mod mold with the white mod melt. Paint Forest Moss.
Curl the borders to fit around the rim of pot and glue to secure. Dry brush the border and rim of pot lightly with Pure Gold.
Mix equal part of Dove Gray and collage clay on a foam plate. Spread onto body of pot with vertical motion slightly overlapping to create a cement look.
Let dry thoroughly.

Why You'll Love This Gardening Craft

Here are the top 3 reasons to make the Faux Cement Clay Planter craft project:

1. Personalized Home Decor: Adding a custom touch to your home decor can truly make a space feel unique and inviting. By creating your own Faux Cement Clay Planter, you can choose the colors, textures, and patterns that best fit your personal style and home aesthetic. Whether you prefer a modern, minimalist look or a more bohemian feel, this project allows you to express your creativity and make a statement in your living space.

2. Thoughtful Gift Giving: Handmade gifts are always appreciated because they show the recipient that you put time and effort into creating something special just for them. A Faux Cement Clay Planter would make a lovely gift for a friend, family member, or coworker. You can customize the planter to suit their taste and fill it with a beautiful plant or flowers for a thoughtful and unique present that will surely be cherished.

3. Relaxing and Therapeutic: Crafting can be a great way to relax and relieve stress. Working on the Faux Cement Clay Planter project can be a meditative and calming activity that allows you to focus on creating something beautiful with your hands. Taking the time to engage in a creative project like this can be a wonderful way to unwind and unwind after a long day, helping you to feel more grounded and connected to your inner artist.