Hi there everyone!
Today, I am sharing how to make summer herb terracotta pots.
I really enjoyed making these for our kitchen and they truly are so simple you will want to give it at try.
You remember recently I did an outside Rit dyed Terra cotta pot?
Which is holding up great btw.
The herb pots I did a few extra techniques.
First I poured a half a cup of Rit candy apple red color perfect dye in a small bowl. I then used a paint brush and painted on two coats. The rit absorbs fast in the Terra Cotta pots so by the time you are finished with the first coat you can go and do the second coat.
While I let the pot dry completely I started on my saucers. For the saucer I used black Rit dye and applied the same technique as the pots
Next after both the pot and saucer were completely dried I took some Martha Stewart glaze I had on hand and lightly painted both pieces just to give them a light sheen.
Let the glaze dry for about 15 minutes and went in and lightly brushed on some dark wax to give the pot and saucer a rustic look to match our kitchen decor.
I let the pots completely dry overnight and found my herbs of choice. They now sit on the counter and are not only useful, but look so cute in our kitchen. Not to mention, they are one of a kind.
thanks for stopping over today.
XO
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I love the look of the terra-cotta pots for herbs I should try this I did one big one already I would like to do some more
So fun! You are so creative with that Rit Dye!
Hi Debs,
Cute idea!
I love this finish! It’s one of my favorites for sure. It’s got so much depth!!
Love it! Glad I could finally access your blog ~ 🙂
xo
Pat
Oh my goodness Debbie, they are beautiful, look like the real thing! Happy Friday.
XO
Kristin
Just went to the Rit studio and checked these out. LOVE them, and LOVE the outdoor pots you made, too. Debbie, I think I am going to try this! Pinning them.
LOVE those Debbie! Well done girl!
You DYED that?
I’t gorgeous Debbie – what a brilliant idea – thanks so much for sharing !
Pinning for sure
Happy weekend
XOX
Yep, amazing the things you can do with Rit!
These are fantastic Debbie, Rit Dye Queen!!!
Cynthia
Brillant idea! I will be trying this.Thanks Debbie
Loving the dyed pots Debbie! Heading over to check out your post.
Debbie,
What a neat look. I would have never thought that Rit Dye would look this good on pots. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Blessings,
Linda
They look fantastic, Debbie! I finally tried Rit Dye and Mod Podge to do a glass bottle…it turned out amazing following your tutorial!
Debbie 🙂
Debbie another great idea. Love this. The pots look awesome. Have a wonderful week end.
Kris
Hi, DebbieDoo…I was just going thru some of the olden MAGAZINE COPYCAT CHALLENGES and had fun looking at them.
Hope things are going good in your world.
Take care and have a great weekend…
\xoxo bj
Hi Bj…yes I miss those days for sure. I am thinking this summer we may be due for another one.
These are so pretty, Debbie! Love the finish…the pots are awesome!
That looks like an aged copper pot Debbie…I love it!!
Wouldn’t those be pretty in a blue shade? Thinking seaside beach house fun looks! I might give that a try. Love it!
Will be doing this soon, so needless to say, I love the look.
Great Daisy! it’s easy and fun.
What a great idea that saves money instead of purchasing those expensive decorative pots. Thanks so much for the DIY.
Have a wonderful week.
Mary
Great idea and beautifully done Debbie!