DIY Clay Pot Sombrero
If you're looking for a fun and creative project, why not try making your very own DIY clay pot sombrero? This craft is not only easy to make but also a fantastic way to add a touch of Mexican flair to your home or garden. All you need are some miniature clay pots, colorful paint, and a little bit of creativity. Display it on a shelf, use it as a centerpiece, or even wear it as a whimsical hat for a fiesta-themed party. Let your imagination run wild and enjoy the process of crafting something unique and charming!
Tips for making a clay pot sombrero. These clay pot hats are intended for indoor use. However, you could seal the pain and use outdoor friendly glue-ons for outdoor use. More tips for you Using a three or four inch pot is perfect for most uses. However, you could easily use a smaller pot or larger one. The rim of these hats is made with a saucer.
Make sure that your saucer is a good size to make a rim. My clay pot has been painted with basic acrylic paint. The paint that was used is a basic paint that can usually be found at any craft store, online, or even at a dollar store.
How to make this Clay Pot Sombrero Craft DIY
Step One:
prepare the pots and saucers. Wipe down the pots and saucers removing any dirt or anything attached to them. If you have used liquid such as water, allow the pot and saucer to fully dry before painting. Prepare your work area for painting the pots.
Step Two: paint the pots and saucer. Turn the pots upside and paint them. You do not need to paint the inside or the rim of the pots for this project. Then paint the insides and the rims of the saucers. Allow the paint to fully dry and then repeat. Note the that rim of my clay pots has been painted with a blue paint for contrast. Feel free to paint yours yellow or whatever color using acrylic paint.
Step Three: decorate the sombreros. Start by decorating the pot pot by glueing the rickrak over the blue band. Then my pot has a pompom glued over the drain hole. For the saucer, my hat has the pom pom fringe glued on. You can glue the pot to the saucer or leave them separated for easy storage.