Sandtex plant pots

Step 1
Find the pots you want to transform. Fleur chose two different plant pots – one plain black indoor pot and one blue outdoor pot.

Step 2
Start by sanding both pots with a coarse grit sandpaper and then apply one coat of Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer.

Step 3
Once this is dry, apply two layers of Resene Sandtex. Fleur applied a thick messy second layer to the outdoor pot and two smooth layers to the indoor pot. Make sure to allow the first layer to dry before applying the second layer. Leave the pots to dry overnight.

Step 4
Paint the outdoor pot in Resene Double Pavlova and allow to dry. Then use a small sponge to rub on some Resene Drought in random places. For the indoor pot, paint the bottom third in Resene Fire and then use an old toothbrush to flick on some Resene All Black.

Step 5
For the final painting stage, use the sponge to rub some Resene Rebel on to the outdoor pot, paying attention to highlight the rim and ridges on the pot. With the indoor pot, paint the remaining area with Resene Blue Teal.

Step 6
Finish the pot, if desired, with Resene Clearcoat UVS to give a shiny, glazed look. This will also help to protect bright colours in the sunlight.