Painted Plant Pots

Yesterday I bought six 15 cm (6 in) terracotta pots (three for £1 In Wilkinson's at the moment), with the intention of painting them. It was a lovely day to sit in the garden and paint. I decided on a kitsch theme, bright primary colours and polka dots. I used acrylic paints (sample pots of kitchen/bathroom emulsion can be used, they work just as well), applied with a sponge, this gives a more even finish than a paint brush. The polka dots I made using a piece of doweling dipped into white paint then dotted on to the pot at regular intervals. If you want to for added protection, when the pots are completely dry (maybe allow 24 hours to make sure), you could give them a couple of coats of varnish. I am going to put herbs in mine, they will look good on the kitchen windowsill or outdoors. These bright pots would be a good Idea to raise money for a school's Summer Fayre, let the children paint them.