Painted Planter Bowl
Welcome, friends! Today, we're going to dive into the delightful world of DIY with a gorgeous, painted planter bowl that's not just functional but doubles as a rustic piece of decor too. With just a touch of paint and a potato stamp (yup-it's true!), we’ll transform a simple bowl into a stunning planter that's perfect for your favorite blooms or greens.
What You Will Need
- Chalky Finish Paint in Everlasting, Escape, Refreshing, + Innocence
- Paintbrush
- Potato
- Knife
- Painter's Tape
- Thrifted wood bowl of your choice
Instructions
- Start by painting the outside of your bowl with the Everlasting paint. I used three coats of paint on the outer surface of the bowl to get complete coverage.
- Allow the last coat to dry completely before continuing.
- Then, turn the bowl over and use a contrasting color on the lip and the inside. I used Escape for the inside of my bowl, and this only took 2 coats. You can use any colors you love on this project and that will match your home!
- Carved a triangle shape into a potato with a knife.
- Once the potato was ready to go, use painter's tape around the edges of the pot to create a 'border' for the stencil pattern.
- The first row of triangles is stamped with Refreshing. Just use a brush to add the paint to the triangle, then press to the bowl surface. Use your brush to then touch up the triangle immediately on the bowl surface.
- Alternate a second row of triangles using Innocence and Escape. Use the same method of brushing paint onto the potato and stamping the rough shape onto the surface. Then, fill in each triangle with more paint and a brush immediately after stamping.
- Allow your project to dry completely.
Notes
- If the original color of your bowl is lighter, it may take fewer coats.
- Remember to allow the chalky paint to dry for 2 hours before re-coating.
- You do not have the paint the entire inside, as it will be covered with dirt.
- Potato stamping is inconsistent, and painting the shape with your brush will give you more of a finished look.
- You can wax the finish with clear crème wax and buff if a shiny finish is desired. I left my surface matte.