Aged Terra Cotta


  These weathered terra cotta plaques are perfect outside on a garden wall or inside in a sunny dining area.

What you need:

  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Georgia Clay (#53531)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Paint - Flat White (#51502)
  • Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Primer - Ruddy Brown (#51317)
  • Krylon Matte Finish - Clear Matte (#1311)
  • Decorative Resin Plaques or Project of your choice
  • Small sea sponge
  • Spray bottle of water
  • Newspaper
  • Disposable rubber gloves
  • Disposable plastic tub

How and How Long:

  1. Place plaques on newspaper to protect work area.
  2. Spray one coat of Ruddy Brown Primer on front, back and sides of project, following manufacturer's instructions. Let dry.
  3. Spray entire project with Georgia Clay, following manufacturer's instructions. Let dry.
  4. Spray light mist of water over entire plaque. Dampen sponge.
  5. Wearing rubber gloves, spray Flat White into disposable plastic tub to form a puddle of paint. Dip sponge lightly into paint. Wipe off any excess on newspaper or scrap paper. Dab lightly and evenly on entire project.
  6. Lightly spray a fine mist of Georgia Clay. Let dry.
  7. Spray Flat White into disposable plastic tub to form another puddle of paint. Dip sponge lightly into paint, wipe off excess and dab highlights on project. Let dry thoroughly.
  8. For added protection of your finished project, spray several light coats of Krylon® Matte Finish as a final step. For projects that will be used outdoors or near a window, use Krylon® UV-Resistant Matte Finish.
Approximate project time: 1.5 hours.

What it Costs:

Approximate cost is $20.