How to decorate an old flower pot: 8 creative ideas

Home flowers create a special atmosphere of warmth and comfort in the interior. It happens that flower pots or flowerpots are good for everyone: they are suitable in size and beautifully shaped, but the appearance over time has become unattractive: it does not fit into the interior after renovation or is simply tired. There are many ways to make original pot decor with your own hands.

Buttons

Each hostess has a treasured box with unclaimed buttons. She's very handy. Buttons without a leg, flat on the seamy side, are suitable. The size and color can be the same or different, depending on the idea. Beads, sequins, beads and other small accessories may come in handy. Suitable for PVA glue, heat gun or any thick and reliable glue.

Textile

Beautiful rags that have been lying around for years can be found in any home. This decor is good for the variety of performance. You can glue the fabric to the pot, sew a cover out of the fabric, or simply wrap the pot with it and tie it with tape, twine or cord. In the last two cases, it is convenient to remove the decor before the next plant transplant, and then put it on without getting dirty during the process itself.

The fabric option is also attractive in that it fits into almost any interior style. Burlap and cotton are perfect for country music, organza just asks for modern, and silk or satin for classic style. By sorting through your home stocks of leftover fabrics, you can find the right options for the living room, nursery, bedroom and kitchen. The flaps seemed to be waiting in the wings and finally came in handy!

Pots decorated with the fabric of which the curtains or tablecloth are made will look especially touching. Lace and ribbons will come in handy.

If it is decided to glue the fabric, then you can first make a piece of paper by carefully measuring the dimensions of the pot and transferring them to the paper. But if the shape of the pot is simple, then you can immediately stick a flap on it, and cut off the excess. Note that you will need fabric allowances for the top and bottom hem. Suitable for blending glue or PVA. The textile is also covered with glue on the outside; after drying, a transparent film remains.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones can be used to decorate a pot, if you want glamor and shine, and they come in handy in your interior. It is unlikely that even a thrifty hostess has rhinestones in the coveted box, but they can be bought in bulk or in the form of stripes with pebbles already attached to the base.

Be careful not to accidentally buy rhinestones that are glued to the fabric with an iron. They are meant for clothing - this is not our case. The work must be done especially carefully, as sloppy glued "diamonds" will not look good.

Pebbles

Popular material is pebbles. The most common natural or decorative. You need to glue it with a thick enough glue so that the relatively massive elements are held securely. The decor from natural materials fits well with eco-style, country and scandi, pebbles - in a marine style. Artificial bright stones are suitable for pop art, in the nursery or in the kitchen.

Groats, pasta

An interesting design is obtained if you use various cereals and legumes:

• rice;
• buckwheat;
• millet;
• pearl barley;
• peas;
• beans.

You can combine materials in shape and size. After drying, cover the entire surface with glue.

To give additional texture, you can pre-stick pieces of paper on the pot, laying folds and giving them the desired shape with a stick or toothpick. The paper is obediently stacked, sliding on the glue.

There are general conditions for gluing individual elements. It is better to pre-glue large objects from the inside out, and then put them on the pot. Pour small ones onto the densely greased surface of the pot. After drying, shake off the excess with a brush, and coat the surface with a layer of glue.

Coffee beans

This fragrant material has inspired many artists and hobbyists. Whatever they decorate with! You can glue the entire surface or just a part. Or create a drawing by laying out the silhouette grain by grain. Combines well with burlap, natural twine, cinnamon sticks, mustard and clove seeds. Dried citrus rind pieces are also good.

It is tempting to leave the grains uncovered with the glue to preserve the flavor. Nothing can be done, you have to cover for reliability and durability.

It is undesirable to put such decor in the bright sun. Coffee beans can change their natural color.

Art painting

You can paint pots even if you are not an artist at all. Anyone can create an abstract drawing. It can be lines or polka dots, monochrome or all the colors of the rainbow. Stencils will also help. Then the main thing is the idea, and it is not difficult to execute it neatly.

Acrylic paints are used. You can work with a brush or a piece of foam rubber, and the easiest way is to paint from a balloon. Cover the fragments of the surface that does not need to be painted with paper or masking tape remaining after the repair.

Yarn

There is another decoration option that does not require investments, since it is created from the materials present in the house:

• leg-split;
• rope;
• rope;
• laces;
• thick threads for knitting (you can dissolve unnecessary things).

You need to glue the materials in a spiral onto the previously coated surface. The coils must be fastened tightly, with a stretch. Especially carefully glue the beginning and end and hold it for a sufficient time so that it does not tangle and unwind. Coils with tied knots look interesting.

For large pots, thicker twine is suitable, if you do not plan to play in contrast.

The flower pots you decorate will become exclusive. Uniqueness is so precious in our time of mass production. These things will create a unique atmosphere of love in your home and keep your hands warm.