Get crackling

Turn a simple terracotta plant pot into a fabulous container using Resene Crackle Effect.

Get crackling - instruction sheet

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Resene kids art with Mark Rayner - Project 11

Difficulty level: Modrate

You will need: Paintbrush, Resene Crackle Effect, Resene Quick Dry Acrylic Primer Undercoat, Resene Testpots of Resene Belladonna and Resene West side, Small terracotta pot

Top tip: The thicker you apply Resene Crackle Effect, the larger the cracks will be.

Here's another idea: Try Resene Crackle Effect with Resene Blue Bell and for a really cool contrast.

Children's art project -
Get crackling

Another art idea - Another idea: Blue effect

Step 1
Step one
Prime the pot with one coat of Resene Quick Dry Acrylic Primer Undercoat. Allow to dry.
Step 2
Step two
Paint the pot with two coats of Resene Belladonna. Allow to dry.
Step 3
Step three
Apply one coat of Resene Crackle Effect to the pot. Allow to dry.
Step 4
Step four
Paint the pot with one coat of Resene West side. Allow to dry.

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