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Clay Pot Mushrooms

Learn how to make the cutest mushrooms using terra cotta pots! These are very easy to make, for kids or adults.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 50 minutes
Yield: 3 mushrooms
Cost: $10

Equipment

Materials

  • E-6000 or other waterproof glue
  • Multisurface craft paint - white and red
  • Mod Podge optional

Clay Pots

  • 1 2 3/4" pot with 3" saucer
  • 1 3 1/2" pot with 4 1/4" saucer
  • 1 4 1/2" pot with 6 1/4" saucer

Instructions

  • Clean pots if necessary. Paint a layer of white paint on all pots (not the saucers). Let dry and repeat for full coverage.
    Painting a clay pot with white paint
  • Paint all of the saucers with red paint. Let dry.
    Painting a clay pot saucer with red paint
  • Dot the tops of the pots with white paint using the spouncers and dotters of your choice. Use various sizes. Let dry.
    Dotting the clay pot saucer with white dots
  • Attach the saucers to the bottoms of the pots (turned over) using E-6000 or another waterproof glue. Let dry completely before displaying.
    Gluing the saucer onto the base