4th of July Flower Pot Votive Candleholder

Parental supervision is recommended.

This project is rated AVERAGE to do.

What You Need
 

• Terracotta pot with dish
• Navy blue craft paint
• Liquitex Gesso-White
• Star stencil
• Pencil
• 2 Paintbrushes (one wide and one narrow)
• 1" Sponge brushes
• Wax paper or plastic grocery bag
• Votive candle

1. Lay down wax paper or a plastic bag to protect your work space.
2. Paint the whole terracotta pot and its dish with the Liquitex Gesso White paint with a wide paint brush. Allow to dry overnight. This provides a good base coat.
3. Paint the whole terracotta pot and the dish navy blue with the sponge brush.
4. Allow the blue paint to dry.
5. Using the stencil, draw on stars all over the pot and dish with a pencil.
6. Paint in the stars with the Liquitex Gesso White. Use the narrow paintbrush. Let dry.
7. Place a votive candle in the pot, light, and enjoy!