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How to Easily Age Terra Cotta Pots {cotta}

Today I thought I’d share a quick tip on how to get an aged look to your terra cotta pots using dark furniture wax.

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I used this technique recently when I created my Valentine’s mantel and loved the results so much that I’m attacking any terra cotta in my home with wax :). I’m not a fan of the orangey color of terra cotta, and the stain provides a rich worn look that I’m digging.

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All you need to achieve the look is some dark furniture wax, a brush, and some paper towels. I happen to have Annie Sloan’s Dark furniture wax on hand, but I think any dark wax would work.

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Using your paint brush (or wax brush if you happen to have one), rub the furniture wax into the terra cotta. I like the look of the brush marks, so I make sure that I apply the wax using even brush strokes in the same direction.

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Once your pot is completely covered, use a paper towel (or old rag) to wipe off the excess wax.

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That’s it! Here is the before and the after–a darker, richer terra cotta that looks fantastic! Enjoy!

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  8. Beth, these look awesome! Plain old terra cotta is not my favorite–but paying for expensive pots is not my favorite, either. Last year I came up with a way to make faux “aged” pots (you can see that post here if you like: http://www.impartinggrace.com/2010/08/inspired-by-pottery-barn.html) but my method takes a little while and requires spray paint, so it’s not a great project for winter. Yours look great and could be done any time!

    BTW, thank you for actually showing the products you used. I’ve wondered where to buy wax since it’s obviously such a great tool. I need to look into Annie Sloan products.

    • where did you buy the wax? I am having a hard time finding – looked at Lowe’s and Home Depot – no luck.

      • My wax is from an Annie Sloan chalk paint stockist but you can find the wax at Lowes and Home Depot. You’re looking for “dark paste wax” and it will be with the wood stains. Here are some examples: dark paste wax – Google Search http://bit.ly/JtyQrx

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