Clay flower pots are an integral element not only for any grower, but also for the ordinary housewife, striving to make her home cozy and beautiful. At first glance, it seems quite simple to choose one or another version of a clay pot; however, in fact, there are some features here.
Clay pot is preferred by most gardeners. It has a number of undoubted advantages. Firstly, such dishes for flowers perfectly pass not only water, but also useful substances and oxygen. In addition, porous walls are able to evaporate excess moisture, thereby saving plants. If the clay pot is placed directly in peat soil, then the flower can not only moisten, but also receive a certain fraction of the substances necessary for its development and growth. This method is especially good if the plant owner needs to leave for a long period of time.
However, a clay pot along with advantages has disadvantages. These include the possibility of rapid loss of moisture near a heater, battery or any other heat source. The sharp evaporation of water leads to cooling of the earth, which can be fatal for some representatives of the flora. On ceramic pots, limescale often appears. Sometimes a clay pot is “decorated” with unicellular algae. In order to get rid of the above problems, it is enough to wipe the surface of the dishes with potato peelings, then rinse thoroughly. Before using a new pot, you must first wet it well. If for planting flowers not new dishes are used, it is advisable to rinse them first.
To make a pot at home, you will need a knife, clay for modeling, baking paper, a stick and a template for the necessary dishes. It is better to use polymer clay, since it does not require additional drying.
Stage 1. The clay is rolled into a plate, the thickness of which should be approximately equal to 1 centimeter.
Step 2. Cut out the parts of the pot according to the previously prepared stencil.
Step 3. Connect the edges of the dishes with a smoothing stick, cover the formed cracks.
Step 4. Let the product dry (if polymer clay is used) or send it to the oven (usually there is an instruction on the clay package).
Step 5. Check the pot for integrity. If everything is in order, proceed with planting.
You can beautifully decorate flower pots with your own hands, make an ornament or paint with paints using a previously prepared stencil. It is better to choose shades that will be in harmony with the flower itself. Since clay absorbs water excellently, you need to apply the picture several times.
So, to decorate an ordinary clay pot, you need to prepare a centimeter tape, a ruler, chalk, paints (it is better to use acrylic), paper tape, stencils.
Step 1. Measure the perimeter of the edges of the dishes and divide all the walls into several equal parts.
Step 2. Glue paper tape so that the empty surface represents a special pattern. Apply paint, in several layers. After the drawing dries, the tape is removed.
Step 3. A few more images are added to the clay pot using a stencil.
If you have certain skills and talent, you can easily do without templates.