Learn how easy it is to Decoupage terra cotta pots and get expert results in minutes.
Use your favorite fabrics and paints to create a one-of-a-kind flower pot.
If you would rather use paper to decorate your pot you can read how in this earlier post: Decoupage Step-by-Step.

Decoupage Terra Cotta Pot with Fabric
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How to Decoupage Terra Cotta Pots with Fabric
I guarantee you will love using paint and decoupage with fabric on your flower pots. It is the easiest way to get the results you want.
Terracotta Flower Pot Supplies
The easiest way to Customize your terra cotta pots is with fabric and Mod Podge the easy way.
- Paint
- Paintbrushes
- Terracotta pots
- Sponge brush
- Fabric
- Scissors (curved)
- Wood beads
- Fabric Mod Podge
- Spray Mod Podge Sealer
- Glue (outdoor)
- Painter’s tape
Painting Flower Pots
Before you begin this project I recommend you watch my how-to video.
If you are using new pots then you can start by removing any tags or stickers from the pots.
However, if you are using old used pots I recommend cleaning your pots with soap and water and a brush. Rinse off your pot and allow it to dry overnight before painting.
I painted both inside and outside of my pots and saucers using chalk finish paint.



Paint pots
Preparing the Decoupage Fabric
I choose to use just the flowers on the fabric instead of the entire piece of fabric. To use a motif from your fabric you will cut out the design you would like to use.
I used small curved scissors to help out away the extra fabric in hard-to-reach areas.



Trim around fabric flowers
Mod Podge Flower Pots
To attach the flower motifs to my painted pot I first applied Fabric Mod Podge directly to the pot in the area where I want to attach the first fabric flower.



Apply Mod Podge
Then I placed the flower on the clay pot and pressed it in place with my fingers. I allowed this to dry for 15 minutes before attaching the next flower.



Apply fabric flower
Once the Mod Podge was dry to touch I placed a piece of painter’s tape on the edge of the pot directly opposite the center of the first flower.



Mark the flower placement
That marks the placement of the next flower. I used two yellow flowers and two white flowers placed in an alternating fashion. Then I allow drying overnight.



Seal the Decoupage pot with Mod Podge
Next, I brushed a coat of the same Fabric Mod Podge over the outside of the pot as well as the inside the rim.
Also, I applied the Mod Podge over the painted saucers so that everything would have the same finish.
Wood Beads {Feet}
Adding feet to my pots adds a whimsical vibe.
Painting Feet
To paint the feet (wood beads) I placed one bead on a tooth and brushed on the yellow paint then placed it in the ridges of a box to dry.
After the yellow paint was dry I used the pointed end of small paint brushes to paint on white and black dots.
Then I replaced the toothpicks with the painted beads on the box to dry.



Paint polka dots
Gluing Feet
After the paint is dry I used outdoor glue to attach four beads to the bottom of the saucer.
I placed the glue over the bead’s hole so that the holes would not be visible.



Attach wood bead feet
Mod Podge Sealer
I used Mod Podge spray-on sealer on both the top and bottom of the saucer and the inside and outside of the terracotta pot.



Spray on Mod Podge Sealer



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See you soon,
Kippi
Marie-Interior Frugalista
Friday 24th of June 2022
How cute are these, Kippi! Those little feet are just too dang ADORABLE.
Anita holland
Tuesday 21st of June 2022
Great pots kippi, I love the addition of the legs.
Marie
Tuesday 21st of June 2022
So fun for summer planting! Would make a sweet gift too.
Brittis Maria
Monday 20th of June 2022
Very simple but pretty planter project. Reminds me of Tuscany countryside
Leanna
Monday 20th of June 2022
These little polka dot feet are just adorable. Noted to try on some sort of craft. Pinning.