Decorative planters
Personalize your garden space and create unique gifts this season by etching terracotta painted pots.
You need
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Apply a thick layer of paint to the pot and leave to dry completely.
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Draw your desired design onto the pot using a pencil.
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Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Etch over your pencil design using a Dremel® rotary tool with an engraving accessory like the 191 bit. Experiment taking several passes over the design to adjust the width of your line. If you are decorating a few pots, we recommend using a fluted Tungsten Carbide Cutter like our 9901 or 9910 bit.