1.Create a space for spray painting the flower pot.
Cover surfaces with newspaper or a drop cloth to prevent staining. In
addition, make sure the area is well ventilated (or go outdoors).
Painting the Pot
- 1Place the pot (without the plant inside it) on the covered surface. Option: Shake the can as instructed, then spray to coat the pot evenly with chalkboard spray paint.
- 2Smoothen the pot using a 80 grit sandpaper.
- 3Clean it using a wet rag so the dust will be removed.
- 4Start Spraying the pot
- If you don't have a Chalk spray paint, you can purchase chalk paint readily available in hardwares.
- If you don't have a Chalk spray paint, you can purchase chalk paint readily available in hardwares.
- 5Allow the first coat of paint to dry. This can take up to 24 hours depending on humidity levels.
- Consider adding a second coat. You will want this paint to be
especially durable as your recipient will be writing on it (and erasing)
often.
- Consider adding a second coat. You will want this paint to be
especially durable as your recipient will be writing on it (and erasing)
often.
- 6Add flourishes to the pot if desired. If you're going to paint a special message or add a painted border along the top of the pot, do this now.
- Messages could include "Best Sister", "Thanks Teacher" or "Love You", etc.
Adding the Plant or Flower
- 1Carefully drop the flower or plant into the fully dried decorated pot.
- Make sure all of the paint has completely dried and completely finished before adding the plant. Painted leaves make it hard for the plant to photosynthesize!
- 2Add a ribbon and/or card holder to the plant. Finish off the gift with a decorative ribbon or some way to make it look festive. It's now ready to give to your lucky recipient.
- 3Write a special message on the chalkboard paint. For example, write something like “thank you for helping me to grow” if you're giving to a teacher, or "thanks for all your help with the bake sale" for a volunteer.
- 4Finished.
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