How Do You Make Clay Pots Look Old?
Many people enjoy the serenity and vintage appearance of an English or cottage garden. Clay flower pots with an antique or old appearance are graceful accents in these settings, but you do not have to wait years for them. Aging and making your clay pots look old is easy and can be achieved using simple painting techniques. Dip an old rag into wood stain and work it into the surface of the clay pot, using a circular movement. The stain will soak in quickly—start rubbing as soon as the stain touches the pot or you may have noticeable marks where you started. Continue until the whole pot has been covered with the stain. Dip a sea sponge in the wood stain and randomly dab onto the pot to simulate areas of deterioration and age. This can be done as heavily as you would like. Allow the stain to soak in and dry. Spray a matte finish sealer over the surface. Repeat Step 1 of the Antiqued Stained Clay Pots. Dip an old rag into green acrylic paint and wipe randomly on the surface of the clay p
