Specialty Gardening: Decorative Containers, 1 by schneeflocke

schneeflocke wrote:
Chris, I'm Renee, much shorter, isn't it. I had to take a look at the saucer. I see what you are referencing to. No, it is all paint, but that was gold Patio Paint applied with the end of one of my paint brushes (Thank You One Stroke Painting). It sparkles very nicely in the light. BUT, I must tell you, I am seriously considering gluing some Austrian Crystals on the side of some pots after they are painted just to see if it would work. I have been gluing crystals on my flipflops and this idea is an extension from that project. Can't you just see something like this on a pot???! I use the Delta Dreamcoat brand Varnishes, they come in matte, satin or gloss finishes so you have a bunch of options. They also come in Interior or Interior/Exterior types. I don't like the spray on stuff, too chemically smellish. I put on minimum 2 coats after I'm done painting. I've had VERY good luck with these varnishes. ALSO: Before I forget: Don't forget to SIGN YOUR WORK! It could be worth $$$ 200 years from now 8-) I sign and date with the year each pot/saucer at completion. It helps me to keep track of what I did when and allows me to see my craft progression.

I call these my Bling Flops. I could call the pots my Bling Pots!!! LOL! I love it!

This message was edited Jul 9, 2006 12:59 PM