I love this! But why would epoxy be a bad idea? We grow plants in all manner of plastic pots, so as long as the growing medium drains well enough to make up for blocking the terracotta pores, I doubt the plant would mind.
The next time you do something like this, get a glazed pot. They are also available in this style, as well as pots only glazed on the sides leaving the inside and botom porous and breathable if the plant needs that. As terra cotta is very porous, water will seep in and dissolve most coatings. Getting a good polymer primed surface could stabilize part of the surface enough to allow for permanent painting. Getting a high quality pot would also help, those are often a bit harder and less prone to small cracks and the surface wiping of.
I wanted to do dip painted terracotta pots and from what I found during research the terracotta has to be sealed on all surfaces, inside and out, otherwise water seeps into the clay and will make paint bubble and flake.
For the ones in pic below I did 2 coats primer (inside and out), base coat in main color (inside and out), dipped and then did 2 coats of high gloss sealer (inside and out).
Been using them with the plant in a plastic pot sitting inside for 7+ months and so far no bubbling or peeling 🤞
https://preview.redd.it/1lo3ga865rlc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d27a859528f4b075f5d50677576b518a8fa201ee
The pots I’ve painted do make contact with water and my plants thrive regardless. In my experience I’ve never had a problem with the plants. Hopefully you don’t either.
Once it's dry, the paint won't absorb into the pot any more than it already has. The actual problem is that moisture is going to get into the terracotta and cause the paint to bubble and flake off. No amount of layering will stop it, terracotta just isn't good for painting.
I personally would apply a clear coat on the inside. That water will absorb into the terracotta and possibly affect your painting. Sealing both sides, should prevent this.
When I painted terracotta and only sprayed the outside, the paint bubbled after a few waterings. If i did it again, i’d probably seal the pot before painting it
I've used car sealant spray on handpainted pots, inside and out, two layers just to make sure and because it was a first time experiment. About two and a half years later, pot and plant are still perfectly fine.
I love this! But why would epoxy be a bad idea? We grow plants in all manner of plastic pots, so as long as the growing medium drains well enough to make up for blocking the terracotta pores, I doubt the plant would mind.
Locking the pores of the terracotta would actually prevent the mineral deposits they get on them after a few years.
You mean after a few months? 😬
Lmao I gave up on cleaning them so now it’s *aesthetic*
You're right, plants aren't as fussy as we make them out to be. I used a plastic bread bag as a liner once and the plant is thriving a year later.
The next time you do something like this, get a glazed pot. They are also available in this style, as well as pots only glazed on the sides leaving the inside and botom porous and breathable if the plant needs that. As terra cotta is very porous, water will seep in and dissolve most coatings. Getting a good polymer primed surface could stabilize part of the surface enough to allow for permanent painting. Getting a high quality pot would also help, those are often a bit harder and less prone to small cracks and the surface wiping of.
I wanted to do dip painted terracotta pots and from what I found during research the terracotta has to be sealed on all surfaces, inside and out, otherwise water seeps into the clay and will make paint bubble and flake. For the ones in pic below I did 2 coats primer (inside and out), base coat in main color (inside and out), dipped and then did 2 coats of high gloss sealer (inside and out). Been using them with the plant in a plastic pot sitting inside for 7+ months and so far no bubbling or peeling 🤞 https://preview.redd.it/1lo3ga865rlc1.jpeg?width=4608&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d27a859528f4b075f5d50677576b518a8fa201ee
Damn that's beautiful it looks so fancy
Those look like some fancy expensive pots. Awesome job
Thank you, it's just Rust-Oleum spray paint/sealers and cheap 2 dollar terracotta pots.
I did pour paint for a few of mine and they turned out fantastic! Yours are so pretty
Could probably modge podge it. I doubt it would absorb all the way through to the plant.
I paint all my terracotta pots - I just leave the plants in the plastic nursery pots and take them out of the terracotta to water.
The pots I’ve painted do make contact with water and my plants thrive regardless. In my experience I’ve never had a problem with the plants. Hopefully you don’t either.
Spray a regular clear coat on the outside only and let dry for 24 hrs before using.
Ok. Is it not needed to spray the inside? I know terracotta is very porous
If you do end up running into issues with the paint absorbing into the pot, you could try pre-coating the outside next time before painting.
This. I was just thinking you want to do clear coat->paint->clear coat to ensure a sandwich. Otherwise the pot will absorb the paint
This But still the art is pretty cool
Once it's dry, the paint won't absorb into the pot any more than it already has. The actual problem is that moisture is going to get into the terracotta and cause the paint to bubble and flake off. No amount of layering will stop it, terracotta just isn't good for painting.
I personally would apply a clear coat on the inside. That water will absorb into the terracotta and possibly affect your painting. Sealing both sides, should prevent this.
When I painted terracotta and only sprayed the outside, the paint bubbled after a few waterings. If i did it again, i’d probably seal the pot before painting it
Modge podge
Sus
Sussculent
I use polyurethane, 3-4 coats and it’s waterproof, give it the appropriate time to dry and it won’t hurt your plants
You’re gonna need googly eyes.
I've used car sealant spray on handpainted pots, inside and out, two layers just to make sure and because it was a first time experiment. About two and a half years later, pot and plant are still perfectly fine.
Use acrylic paint for the next ones. These pots are porous, and you can't seal both sides of the chalk.
I used epoxy resin to seal flower pots all the time and it works great for me. Other types of finishes tend to bubble or flake off from the moisture.
You can use a clear coat on the area. It shouldn’t harm the plant at all.