This method has been working for me well for years. Then finish the project with the sealant over the dry paint. I seal the inside of the pot, let it dry, then paint the outside, let it dry. The thing is, I use whatever paint I have at home from other projects and make sure I seal it with a water sealant. Usually, I don’t worry about outdoor paint for terracotta pots. They look so natural and farmhouse-ish, and you can buy them in any Walmart or Hobby Lobby.
My best paint to use on terracotta pots is Waverly chalk paint. This spray paint worked for me well on both plastic and clay surfaces.
What kind of paint did I use for clay pots? I upcycled my chipped outdoor planters using Rustoleum vibrant blue spray paint. Small planters can be a perfect summer craft for your kids, and the larger one can be a great empty canvas for your imagination. I can assure you, YES! Aaaaand, it is so much fun for adults and kids. You’ll see it a little bit later how I made up half of my design as I went. You don’t need this if you like free-hand drawing. I imagined a mandala or Easter egg design on my clay pots, and these white paint markers are perfect for that.
They are perfect for a mini succulent garden or Easter decoration. I chose this set of mini terracotta pot for their egg shape.