Clay Pot Lighthouse

lalala...
Gold Post Medal for All Time! 899 Posts

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

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:

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.

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

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.

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

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

Optional: You can spray your painted lighthouse with exterior polyurethane for added protection.
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.

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

Add your voice! Click below to comment. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom!

Sherlyn

June 13, 20142 found this helpful

Just finished my 1st lighthouse. What a fun project.

Walter P.

March 5, 20160 found this helpful

what size pots did you use

rande.hill

May 7, 20170 found this helpful

I like this always wanted to make one of these alright if I copy this

Jess
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 267 Posts

May 10, 20170 found this helpful

Of course! We would love to see a picture of your version, when you get it done. :)

lg8497

August 7, 20160 found this helpful

This is more complicated than the directions lead on. Did you sand your pots? Mine don't fit on one another very well. I finally finished painting my layers, which took more than 2-3 coats of paint. I tried to glue the first layer on and it cracked because I had to hammer it down because it was crooked.

Could you please post more specific directions and tips? What kind of primer did you use? You show pictures of paint, that's it. I think it would be more helpful to talk about the process and directions instead of where to find a cute lantern; did you have problems?

taj1953

November 21, 20160 found this helpful

My 87 year old mom thought this would be an easy project to make for her kids and grand kids. It took forever for her to find the pots, paints, and solar lights. Then she nor anyone else in our family could figure out how to remove the tape on the solar battery. She did this all w/o internet (doesn't want to learn), but I was able to help her with the painting and I think they are all ready to go!

Jess
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 267 Posts

November 22, 20160 found this helpful

I hope you share a picture of the finished lighthouses. :)

bonkarkyl16

October 6, 20160 found this helpful

Where can I find the solar lanterns

loonfish67

February 25, 20172 found this helpful

where and how do you make the fence

janberrymay25

May 5, 20170 found this helpful

WHERE DO YOU PURCHASE THE FENCING TO GO AROUND THE TOP OF THE LIGHTHOUSES OUT OF TERRA COTTA POTS

Jess
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 267 Posts

May 5, 20170 found this helpful

It's not fencing, it is a lantern from Ikea.

elliottcaudill65

February 18, 20180 found this helpful

You can go to a craft store and purchase them.

brock409828

June 9, 20180 found this helpful

Really Dislike they show a 3-5 layer in the Picture with a beautiful railing (Not the light: Separate railing like actual lighthouses have) then give directions for 2 layers...and No Mention of the railing! I've looked and Looked: the only place I've found it contains the lighting too and cost approximately $200. When pushed and Pushed, the answer becomes "at the craft store". Very Frustrating!

Jess
Silver Post Medal for All Time! 267 Posts

June 11, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you for letting us know. I have switched out the photo with one from our member's project.

Have you looked for railing at hobby stores that sell model trains? Another idea might be to use Lego pieces to create a railing.

Good luck!

Fairy Nana

June 2, 20190 found this helpful

Fairy garden fencing

lyrehch

August 5, 20190 found this helpful

I found some in Micheals craft store

bedalee1