3 Creative Ways To Personalise A Plain Flower Pot

Being able to transform mundane items around your home into something outstanding promises to give you a feeling of accomplishment. And, if those items live outdoors to be appreciated by all the neighbours and visitors, that feeling grows even more. Flower pots are one of the simplest and most easily personalisable items on the market. Favoured by kids and adults alike, there are so many ways to take a simple pot and turn it into something head-turning. In this blog, we’ll go over 3 of our favourite and most creative ways to do just that.

1. Painting

Let’s start with a simple one and, likely, one of the first ideas that popped into your head too. Painting flower pots will instantly transform them, turning a simple and boring colour into something more in keeping with your garden style. Our one tip here is to make sure you have the right type of paint. Firstly, consider the material you’re painting on. Ceramic flower pots offer durability and longevity. They are also best covered with enamel paint or oil-based paint. This is most likely to adhere to the base material and reduce the risk of scratches in the future. If you’re planning on customising a plastic flower pot instead, you will likely need to prime and apply an undercoat first to ensure the design sticks.

And, if you’re looking for a quick way to cover the entire pot or to use with stencils, spray paints are your answer. Most, such as the 151 Multi-Purpose Metallic Silver Spray Paint, can be used on various materials with the right preparation. Once dried, they can even be painted on top of, if it’s a more detailed look you want to create.

2. Rope

For a nautical feel, consider wrapping the flower pot in rope. This is a quick and highly-effective method and can turn a simple pot into something that looks considerably more expensive. Natural jute rope is one of the more popular options and comes in a variety of thicknesses, depending on the pot you’re covering. If you want something more unusual and statement, you could also consider coloured poly rope. While originally designed for load-bearing applications, it comes in several different colours which add a unique twist to your garden accessories.

Make sure you have an appropriate adhesive on hand for this. Ideally, you want something that gives an instant grab, such as the 151 Contact Adhesive. Apply to both the rope and flower pot and apply firm pressure as you wrap the rope around. You won’t need to worry about clamping and will achieve a water-resistant fix that can easily withstand exposure to different weather environments.

3. Labelling

Sometimes the best customisations are the simplest. Labelling flowers and plants is hardly a new activity; many of us do it every single time we plant new seeds. But there are ways to turn a simple sticker into something worth looking at. If you’re a dab hand at calligraphy, consider writing the name of the plant in question along with a sketch or drawing and affixing this to the flower pot. Both practical and stylish, this offers a unique opportunity for customisation in the garden and one that the entire family can get involved with!

Flower pots needn’t be the unforgotten hero in your garden. At Sealant & Tools Direct, we look to bring the right products into the hands of each of our guests. In doing so, we hope that you’ll feel empowered enough to undertake a creativity project that promises to bring you a job in the coming years. If you cannot find the crafting item you’re looking for or need to speak to a member of the team, please do get in contact with us here for more advice.