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Sun, Aug 4, 13 at 9:15
| I read a tip somewhere a while ago that you can paint a new clay pot with plain yogurt and set it outside, after maybe a few months or so it will get that aged look. Anyone tried this? I have a few plain clay pieces that are that orange-y look, which I really don't like, I prefer pots that are older and have a bit of mold and/or softened color. Anyway, anyone ever tried this or a different method? |
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- Posted by Gyr_Falcon Sunset 23 USDA 9 (My Page) on Sun, Aug 4, 13 at 14:51
| Yes, sharing your yogurt and allowing it to dry on the pot will give it that old pot, encrusted look after a few months. A dry pot works best, but a wet/soaked pot will work if you just want a hint of age. Buttermilk and ground moss will promote moss growth if you want green. |
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| I couldn't care less who's doing what in, on, or under the pots if I'm just setting them on the side of the garage until storage time :b |
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| I've noticed when I use clay pots in my pond for whatever reason, after one season they definitely look aged. When you take them out, they're usually covered in algae which dies out of water, but the pots certainly don't look new anymore. Kevin |
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