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DIY Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters

DIY Terracotta Clay Hanging PlantersDIY Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters

Guys, I’m falling back in love with clay! Ok, we never really fell out of love, but this is the first clay project I’ve (successfully) done since Ollen was born… over one year ago. And I call myself a craft blogger. The shame! Don’t worry though (because of course, you’re all panicking because it’s been a while since I’ve been on the clay) I have already got another clay project in the works for you. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves!

I have to thank the Make it Challenge ladies for asking me to join in with this Springs challenge. The material for this round was… if you haven’t already guessed… CLAY! This was the motivation I needed to spend a few hours enjoying the process and feeling creative again. If you need that little boost to get making with clay then why don’t you join in too? You can share your projects with us using #makeitchallenge. Or just head over there for some inspiration for your next project!

DIY Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters

Terracotta is on just about every interior trend this year, but it can feel a little intimidating to add in large doses. These planters are a very easy way to update a corner of your room in a way that still makes a big impact! I’ve used these in a shady spot in my bedroom. Plants don’t last long in here, but I love the look of greenery in the bedroom. So I’ve used faux trailing plants that, firstly, do not need watering. Always a good thing with air dry clay. And secondly will not die. Kind of a win, win situation here. I love investing in really good quality faux plants for this reason. I’ve killed too many living ones!

DIY Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters

Tutorial

What you need (affiliate links included)

  • Terracotta Air Dry Clay
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Clay tools
  • Craft Knife
  • Clay roller with board (or roller and wood strips)
  • Rope
  • Straw
  • Artificial string of pearls plant
  • Artificial hanging plant
  • Artificial fern willow

I’m working on a tile, but it really helps to work on plastic or baking sheet.

1. Roll out the clay using around 3mm wood strips to keep the thickness consistent. Use the largest cookie cutter to create the base of the planter (you can use different sizes too, which will make your pot smaller). Leave this piece to one side.

2. Roll out a longer piece of clay. This is going to make the sides of your pot so you need it to be long enough to go around the diameter of the circle we just made. Measure the diameter and cut out the length. You can make the planter taller or shorter here. I’ve made two different sizes but it’s up to you!

3. Measure 1/4 and 3/4 along the length of the rectangle and using the straw, create two holes either side of these points.

4. Score along the bottom edge of the rectangle, add water and wrap it around the outer edge of the circle.

5. Smooth the join together (I like to add extra length for an overlap) and leave to dry and set.

6. Roll out a piece of clay around 1 cm thick and use a smaller cookie cutter to make a circle. Score along one side of this circle then leave to dry. If you’re confident with clay you could attach this to the bottom of the planter now.

7. Once your pieces are dry sand them smooth and using a strong glue, attach the smaller circle to the bottom of the planter and leave to dry. This is a bit of a cheats way to do it, but way easier! I’m all for making life easy.

8. Cut two long pieces of rope and thread through the holes on the side. Tie into a knit at the top and hang from hooks.

DIY Terracotta Clay Hanging Planters

I’m so happy with how these turned out! If you like them too can you let me know over on Instagram please! I’d love to hear if you’d like me to make more projects like this one. Thanks you guys!

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Make sure you go and check out the rest of the clay projects! They are amazing!!

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  1. Cat says

    March 21, 2019 at 4:19 pm

    These look so professional Fran! These are next on my list to make. I’m also crazy impressed you found a nail polish color that matched!

    Reply
  2. Amy | Delineate Your Dwelling says

    March 21, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    FRAN. You are just so good. I adore these pots and they are perfect looking! Also, where are your faux plants from because I need the lighter green one. Pinned.

    Reply
  3. Ingrid Opstad says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:59 am

    Love it! You are so creative!

    Ingrid | http://www.thatscandinavianfeeling.com

    Reply
  4. Ironmongery Experts says

    March 22, 2019 at 10:52 am

    Great work, these look stunning! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    March 23, 2019 at 3:53 pm

    Wow, they look so beautiful and just like you’ve bought them somewhere! I didn’t know there was something like terracotta air dry clay…I have to get some of this stuff!
    https://www.makeandmess.com/

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  6. Jamie - Ironmongery Experts says

    March 25, 2019 at 1:02 pm

    These are so cool! They give off a ‘holiday villa’ vibe and I love it. I will be making some of my own for sure. Talk soon, Jamie.

    Reply
  7. Marlene says

    March 26, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    Fran, you are a MASTER maker. These are seriously so gorgeous and professional-looking. And as always your photography makes me SWOON!

    Reply
  8. Barbara says

    April 5, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Wow, these pots look fantastic! Thank you for the inspiration, I will be making it myself for sure.

    P. S. Can’t miss the bedside lamp – I loooove it! The solution of hanging it over the wooden ring – just perfect!

    Reply
  9. SAM says

    April 17, 2019 at 4:15 am

    Love your art. Creative Indeed. I like Bonsai plant and it looks amazing in home. Thanks for your article.

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  10. Thalia Botsari says

    January 14, 2021 at 4:56 pm

    I love working with clay so much, i had no idea you can get terracota air dry clay though! I have been working mainly with clay that needs to be fired so the waiting always kills me:) I really would like to try these planters, and they look so beautiful and sturdy, i would be scared that the air-dry clay would be more fragile? I have been wanting to by some hanging planters for some time so this is the perfect opportunity to make them instead!

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    Oh, the flower baskets made from baked clay, iron color, and design are all very beautiful, I love these bonsai baskets.

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