I’ve really wanted to try marbling, but wanted it to be on something that could stick around my house for awhile. I thought terracotta pots would be the most jungalowicious option and I was right! These are SO easy. I painted these patterned pretties with old nail polish and water- that’s IT.
So, first off, a couple of things to note are: This can get really messy. Make sure to do in a ventilated area because of the nail polish fumes.
Okay, ready?
1) Prep your work area with a drop sheet or lay down newspapers for spillage, splatters and for drying.
2)Get an old bucket that you don’t mind only using for marbling projects from here on in (and if you’re like me…you will immediately be addicted and want to marble everything in sight). *This is what the bucket will look like when you’re done with it.
3) Fill the bucket half way with room temperature water. If you’re not sure, let it sit for awhile.
4) Drizzle some old nail polish into the water. You can do one color at a time or any number or combination you want. If the polish sits at the top of the water, it is the right temperature and you will get the best results.
5) Dip your pot into the water. Pull it out to see the immediate (and awesome) results.
6) Continue dipping and adding colors, until all sides have been covered and you are happy with your finished object. I actually did one in only one color- pink- and I think it is my favorite.
7) Let dry.
8) PLANT something in them – show them off in your jungalow or give them as a gift!
What you’ll need:
Old plastic bucket
Latex gloves (that can be thrown out afterwards). *I made the mistake of using bare hands and had to use a lot nail polish remover to get the mess off my skin at the end.
Terracotta pots
Nail polish – doesn’t have to be fancy; old or cheap work a treat!
Have fun!! Once you get started, you won’t want to stop…must be something about creating something that you can see the beautiful results so immediately. Now that I’ve made these, I was thinking that first painting your pots in a matte, solid color like white and then marbling on top once that’s dried could look really amazing. Any solid color could be really great. What are you going to try?!
{Project by Nicole Valentine Don for Justina Blakeney est. 1979.}
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Photos by: Dara Tippapart
So fun! I think these would look awesome with just white marbling over the terra cotta.
It is SO fun! Yes, white would look awesome ;)
Can’t wait to do this project with my grand daughter. I know I would love that!
Yes!!! It will be really fun for you…just remember it’s messy!
I can’t wait to do this project with my grand daughter. I know I would love this project!
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Just curious, if this would work on one of those store bought pots from ikea? I would say its ceramic with a glaze.
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