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    DIY Rusted Cast Iron Planter

    by Jennifer Fancher 8 Comments Published: 6/6/18 Updated: 12/21/21 This post may contain affiliate links.

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    We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into this vintage looking urn. Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    I just love Vintage Decor.

    The pieces from ages past and the stories that go with them.

    So I have these pretty pieces placed all throughout my home where my eye can see.

    Since I live in a house of testosterone, I love to add the femininity of Vintage French decor. Items like my Bergere Chair or my Louis bucket chairs bring so much joy to my heart.

    When Jamie from So Much Better With Age asked if I wanted to promote her upcoming book, French Vintage Decor - I jumped at the chance!

    I may have had a fangirl moment when she reached out to me.

    Not only is Jamie a dear fellow blogger, but her home is one that I want my home to be like when it grows up. Her blog is a regular place I visit for inspiration.

    But this book.

    I was wowed page after page.

    Her book is chock full with easy tutorials on how to create the Vintage French Decor look in your home with her mind-blowing DIYs.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    I flipped through the book and was taken away to DIY Dreamland!

    Of course, I had to give one one of Jamie's tutorials a whirl, and each page held a project I wanted to try. But I finally settled on her faux cast iron tutorial and I'm so excited to share this with you today. Let's start with the supplies.

    DIY Rusted Cast Iron Planter

    Old Planter
    Flat Black Spray Paint
    Craft Paints in Espresso, Metallic Espresso, Pebble and Copper
    Fusion Paint Fresco Texturing Powder
    Paint Brushes
    Paint Tray

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    This old ceramic planter had been sitting in my craft closet for the past few years. It was originally green and I had updated it by painting it white.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    I loved the raw concrete edge and curvy lines. And I knew it would work perfectly for this DIY Rusted Cast Iron Planter.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    To achieve that cast iron look, you want to use Matte or Flat black spray paint.  I found this paint and primer combo and it worked perfectly.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this spray paint We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    Spray each side, and don't forget to spray the first few inches of the inside of the planter.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    It's dry to the touch after 10 minutes. Simply flip it upside down and apply a second coat.

    Faux Cast Iron with Spray Paint

    So within a half hour, you have gorgeous cast iron look.

    Of course, it would be stunning left as is, but I wanted to recreate Jamie's aged feel.

    For this DIY, to create that vintage look, then you want to add those rusty elements here and there.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn with this rust technique.

    I had never worked with Fusion Paints Fresco Powder. This stuff is magic, y'all!

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    To begin with, I painted the areas I wanted aged, layering paint colors and powder mixes.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    Since rust has that rough textures edge, I dabbed my brush on the planter to recreate that look.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    Here you can really see how the different colors layered beautifully on top of one another.

    So everything was dry to the touch in a half and hour and the result is stunning!

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    Sigh. It's as if it should have been there all along.

    My ceramic planter was made with marred marks, so those were the areas of focus I chose to distress.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    I especially paid attention to the feet.

    Isn't it amazing how real this looks?!

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.
    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    Then I styled it with a few of my favorite decor pieces, like my tarnished silver and my DIY unbound books.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.
    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    So now this simple DIY sits in my favorite corner.

    On my favorite piece of furniture.

    Surrounded by some of my most treasured decor items from long ago.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.

    And this little DIY rusted Cast Iron planter fits right in, don't you think?

    Jamie's book, Vintage French Decor, will be on the shelves by June 12th, but you can head over and preorder a copy now!

    In face, you are certain to find inspiration with these easy and amazing tutorials.

    Create your own DIY rusted Cast Iron planter with this tutorial. We took an old ceramic planter and turned it into a vintage looking urn.
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    1. Jennifer Fancher

      February 03, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      You will love this book! There are so many awesome ideas!

    2. Pamela

      January 31, 2020 at 9:32 am

      Oooo! I love this idea & definitely getting the book!

    3. Jennifer

      June 19, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      Thank you so much!

    4. The Furnshop

      June 15, 2018 at 6:18 am

      This is looking beautiful. I just love this DIY rusted cast iron planter. Thanks a lot for sharing this post.

    5. Jennifer

      June 13, 2018 at 11:47 pm

      I loved finding inspiration from Jamie's book! It's full of oodles of awesome ideas!

    6. Jennifer

      June 13, 2018 at 11:31 pm

      Thanks Dana! I'm so glad you liked it!

    7. Lisa

      June 13, 2018 at 9:50 am

      Your planter turned out great. I have painted a lot of planters over the years but I love the vintage look so I will definitely give the fresco treatment a try. Thanks for the DIY.

    8. Dana

      June 06, 2018 at 4:35 pm

      Loving it. It would match my decor perfectly! So pinning this as a reminder! Thanks for the post.

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