Old World Pottery


  Dress up ordinary pottery with this fun and easy finish that glistens with a touch of gold.

What you need:

  • Krylon General Purpose Metallic - Gold (#1706)
  • Krylon Premium Metallic - 18 KT. Gold Plate (#1000)
  • Krylon Stained Glass Color - Red (#9020)
  • Krylon Stained Glass Color - Blue (#9021)
  • Clay pot or Project of your choice
  • Newspaper
  • Disposable rubber gloves (optional)

How and How Long:

  1. Place project on newspaper to protect work area.
  2. Randomly spray light bursts of Gold Metallic and Red and Blue Stained Glass on all sides of project, until covered. Let dry.
  3. Lightly mist Gold Metallic over entire project.
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you achieve the desired effect. Let dry thoroughly.
  5. For added protection of your finished project, spray several light coats of Krylon® Crystal Clear as a final step. For projects that will be used outdoors or near a window, use Krylon® UV-Resistant Clear. 
Approximate project time: 1.5 hours.

 

Ideas to Inspire

Use this same technique to paint: decorative urns, lamps, tabletops, vases, canisters, planters, frames, bookends, candleholders, shelves, pillars, and pedestals.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $20.