Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse

Supplies:

• candle lantern
• clay pots (various sizes that stack)
• primer spray paint
• outdoor craft paint (I used Patio Paint brand)
• ruler
• pencil
• paint brush
• E6000 glue (or similar)

Steps:

1. Spray the clay pots with multiple layers of primer. Add layers and allow to dry according to primer instructions. Spray them in a well ventilated area.

 

 

 
2. Stack the pots and use a pencil to mark where they overlap. Now you have the area that will show when they are stacked.

 

 
3. Divide the exposed area into equal sections for the painted stripes. I chose to have 2 red stripes and 2 white stripes. Use a ruler to make marks all the way around the pot, then connect the marks so that you have a guide line for painting.

 

 

 
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4. Paint the red areas, allowing to dry in between coats. Apply paint until you have even coverage.

 

 
5. Paint the white areas, allowing paint to dry in between coats. Apply paint until you have even coverage.

 

 
6. Optional: You can spray your painted lighthouse with exterior polyurethane for added protection.
7. Apply glue to the pots and stack them together. Apply glue to the bottom of the lantern and the top of the clay pot lighthouse base. Attach lantern. Allow glue to dry completely.

 

 
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8. Add a candle to the lantern and enjoy your new lighthouse!

 

 

 

heatherh78

May 25, 20140 found this helpful

That's a Rotera tea light holder from ikea. m.ikea.com/.../

Linda L.
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May 20, 20141 found this helpful

You can stick just about anything to anything with E6000 glue avail in craft and home improvement stores. It comes clear, black or white so be sure to get the color you prefer.

clkirsch56

January 9, 20150 found this helpful

I was wondering the same thing, I'm guessing they had a template.

Esther C.

May 30, 20140 found this helpful

I've been making lighthouses out of clay pots since '85 and always used the regular solar lights for the top. Recently I did see on the internet where someone bought the lanterns but was going to use a candle with it.

Michelle Anne O.

June 11, 20140 found this helpful

To make the lines clean use painters tape around the pot then spray the pot with spray paint of your color choice. There is rayon spray paint that goes on anything.

Sherlyn

June 13, 20140 found this helpful

I used Folk Art multi-surface paint. It states that it can be used on terra cotta. Use a good quality brush to minimize streaking. Multiple coats of spray acrylic coating will pretty much hide the streaks.

billosborne

June 16, 20140 found this helpful

Make sure your paint is colder than what you are painting even if you have to put it in the fridge. It should result in a streak-free finish.