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Making a Terra Cotta Lighthouse


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June 9, 2014

clay pot lighthouse in gardenI found the perfect lantern at Ikea to use for this clay pot lighthouse. These cute yard decorations are easy to make!

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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)
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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. primed pots 4
     
    primed pots 1
     
    primed pots 3
     
  3. Stack the pots and use a pencil to mark where they overlap. Now you have the area that will show when they are stacked.
  4. mark overlap 1
     
    mark overlap 2
     
  5. 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.
  6. mark stripes 1
     
    mark stripes 2
     
    stripes marked on pots
     
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  7. Paint the red areas, allowing to dry in between coats. Apply paint until you have even coverage.
  8. paint red stripes 1
     
    red stripes
     
  9. Paint the white areas, allowing paint to dry in between coats. Apply paint until you have even coverage.
  10. paint white stripes
     
    white stripes
     
  11. Optional: You can spray your painted lighthouse with exterior polyurethane for added protection.
  12. 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.
  13. put glue on lantern
     
    put glue on pot
     
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  14. Add a candle to the lantern and enjoy your new lighthouse!
  15. Clay Pot Lighthouse
     
    candle in lantern
     
    Clay Pot Lighthouse at night
     
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June 7, 2014

How large of pots did you use?

By Linda from Denison, IA

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June 4, 2014

What is the black part of the lighthouse just below the lamp. It looks circular with a rail?

By Patty

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May 25, 2014

Great idea- Is the little light battery operated? Does yours really light up?

By Winona from RI

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July 27, 2009

Here's a lighthouse you can make with graduated terra cotta pots and a solar garden light.

 
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May 16, 2014

What kind of cement is used to put the pots together?

By Brenda from Morristown, TN

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May 20, 20141 found this helpful
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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.

 
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July 4, 2015

What sizes of pots do you recommend for making this feature? The pots that I have looked at stack too low down on each other.


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March 25, 2015

Has anyone ever cut the bottom of the pot out so the "lighthouse" can fit over a well cap?

By DT

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August 8, 2014

What kind of lantern did you attach to the light house? How do you connect the pots together for the pot heads?

By Deborah from Perrysburg, OH

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June 8, 2014

Why do you have to use cement, why couldn't you use Gorilla glue?

By Debbie

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June 9, 20140 found this helpful

Any glue that works for outside use is fine.

 
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May 24, 2014

What type of paint do you use for the clay pots? Should you use two different sizes of pots?

By Ellie G.

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January 5, 2017

Make a cute terra cotta pot lighthouse for you garden. Check out this video and learn how easy they are to make!

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July 14, 2015

What do you use for the base of the 5 pot lighthouse please? Thanks.


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May 2, 2015

What size clay pots are used to make the large terra cotta light house -using 5 pots?


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March 25, 2015

I need specific instructions for Cape Hatteras clay pot lighthouse.

By Deb

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