Attractive Painting on Terracotta vase using Acrylic colors, Fevicryl mouldit clay and 3d Outliners.

Are you interested to learn how to give antique look to your terracotta vase / pots? Yes, Welcome back to Smruti’s art corner. I am back with one more beautiful home décor. I had one Terracotta vase; I wanted to give some unusual look to the vase this time. So with very less effort I tried to give with some antique look and the end result was very pleasing. I have used Acrylic colors, fevicryl mouldit clay and 3d outliners to paint Terracotta vase/pot. Material list is given below. Let’s take a look at the steps I have done painting.

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Material used to Paint Terracotta vase/pots:

– Terracotta vase

– Fevicryl mouldit clay

– Acrylic colors

– 3d outliners.

Before we get into the projects, I wanted to go through some FAQs.

Is it ok to paint Terracotta/clay pots?

Yes definitely you can paint Terracotta pots. First soak the terracotta pots in water for an hour, let them dry. Once dry, apply paint over the pots. You can apply acrylic paint or chalk paint as well. It won’t hurt your plants if you are planning to use it as planters.

Which paint should I use on Terracotta/clay pots?

If your terra cotta will be used outdoors, I recommend oil paints. You can use acrylic colors as well, the color needs to be sealed with varnish. Or you can apply a mixture of glue and water in equal quantities to seal the color.

Where can I buy Terracotta/clay pots?

They are available at craft stores, home décor stores.

How do you prepare Terracotta/clay pots for painting?

The first step in a preparing new terracotta pot is to wipe away dust or dirt. The second step is to soak them in water. Let them dry and they are ready for painting.

Step 1:

Terracotta vases are available at craft stores, home décor stores. The first step in a preparing new terracotta vase is to wipe away dust or dirt. The second step is to soak them in water. Let them dry and they are ready for painting.

Step 2:

I have used Fevicryl mouldit clay to make designs. Read the instructions mentioned on the pack properly before kneading the dough. Take both packs from fevicryl mouldit, Resin Base and Hardener. Mix them to form even dough. Care should be taken to avoid mixing the Resin Base and Hardener in unequal proportions, as it will result in improper curing and hardening. Apply oil on your hands before kneading the dough. Once your dough is ready, take a small portion of dough and roll it between your palms to form different shapes as per your choice.

Fevicryl Mouldit clay.

• There are many things that can be made from air dry clay. Fevicryl Mouldit is the best option for beginners who wants to make decorative items using air dry clay. Fevicryl Mouldit clay is used to mould and create shapes and 3D works of all types of art work such as wall hangings, jewelry, statues, and decorative things and highly use in DIY craft projects etc.
• The most important benefit is Fevicryl mould come with Strong Resin Base – Fevicryl Mouldit comes with a strong art resin epoxy mould base & hardener,  both the ingredients need to be mixed together to get a solid solution. By mixing them nicely, you can make anything you want.
• Make any craft – The fevicryl mouldit craft is very versatile DIY craft material. This mouldit clay is ideal for doing verity of projects that range from tiny jewelry to large decors.
• The best part is it is Non-sticky nature – You can make anything from this clay very easily, as this product is not sticky in nature. It is also soft and bendable, so it becomes easier to mould as per your preference and liking.
• Ideal Dry time – The drying time is 90 minutes which is perfect for any aspiring artist as it becomes easier to work with for both professionals and beginners.

Step 3:

Fevicryl mouldit clay is ready for use.

Step 4:

Once your dough is ready, take a small portion of dough and roll it between your palms to form different shapes as per your choice. I have used leaf shape mold to make leafs and pen cap to make patters at the bottom of vase. Make designs and stick them with glue. Let it dry completely.

Step5:

I have used pen cap to make spiral shape patterns. Let it dry completely.

Step 6:

I wanted to highlight the middle portion of vase with a light design, so I have used a 3d outliner to draw the design. Draw beautiful patterns and let it dry completely. I have used Fevicryl 3d outliners. Fevicryl 3D Outliners are wash proof and quick drying.

How to prepare 3d outliners?

To make a 3d outliner I have used baby powder and fevicol in equal quantities. You can use any brand of baby powder. Mix both ingredients nicely to form proper consistency. Mix acrylic color as per your choice. Take any plastic square shape cutout to make a cone. Fill the color in the cone and seal it properly. Your homemade 3d outliner is ready. Now you can use it on any surface. Make sure that cone is sealed properly so that it will not dry.

• Non-Hazardous and harmless– The best part is kids also can use these 3d outliners for their art project or to make any craft because fevicryl 3D Outliners are non-toxic and safe for children. Anyone can use these outliners.

• Easy to apply & dries easily – The best part of using fevicryl 3d outliner is it easy to use, dries quickly and water-resistant. Fevicryl 3d outliners are available in every color. These 3d outliners are designed in such a way so that long narrow nozzle helps to draw patters and outline with very fine touch.

• Can be used on any surface – 3d Outliners are very useful if you want to create patterns on any surface. You can use these 3d outliners on any surface such as glass, fabric, paper, wood, and marbles or on clay pots etc.

• Makes your project a masterwork- It doesn’t matter whether you are crafty professional or using it for the very first time, you can bring a new life to any object by just using 3d outliners by decorating it. You can make any surface your masterpiece whether it is canvas, fabric, clay pots, terracotta, wooden vase or anything.

Step 7:

I wanted to give this terracotta vase an antique look, so that I have applied black color on complete bottle. Later I will highlight the design with different colors.

Step 8:

Now choosing color to highlight the design is very much important part. Acrylic pearl colors are best choice to give antique look or emphasize the design. I have used pearl green to highlight the leaf and pearl pink for bottom part of vase. Golden always look rich, I have used golden to highlight the design which I have done with 3D outliner. The best part I feel when golden comes with the combination of cyan color. Although these are my color choices, you can definitely try your imagination.

Thank you for reading this tutorial. I hope you like this antique vase, as I have shown you how to paint this vase with very simple steps and you must definitely try this. Let me know your doubts and reviews through comment box.

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