Terra Cotta Jewelry & Accessory Stand

This is a great project for even the “craft-challenged” to take on! It is so easy, takes minimal supplies and can be used for more than just a jewelry and accessories stand. You could also use this easy-to-make stand to hold treats at a party, for cupcakes, etc.

What’s better? Terra cotta pots are inexpensive. I was able to create this entire project for under $10.

Supplies Needed:

• (3) Terra Cotta Saucers: I used three different sizes starting with a 12″ saucer as my first tier.
• (3) Terra Cotta Pots: I purchased two that were the same size, then one larger pot for the base.
• White Acrylic Paint: This can be any kind or color. It typically comes in 2 oz bottles. I used about one and a half to cover all the terra cotta in this project.
• Paint Brush
• Marbles or Rocks: This is optional but I liked the look of the iridescent white stones combined with the fresh white terra-cotta pots.
• Super Glue

Tip: When you are at the store selecting your terra cotta pots, it is a good idea to “assemble” your stand right there in the store. This way, you are sure you have the right sized pots to hold up the saucers. The sizes you use are completely up to you.

Step 1:Over a covered service, paint your saucers and pots. The pots only need to be painted on the outside but the saucers need a coat both on the front and back.

Step 2: Let your first coat of paint dry and repeat step 1.

Step 3: Find the center on each of your saucers, and make a mark. Then glue the terra cotta pots to the saucers.

Step 4: Assemble your pots and saucers. I used super glue and lined the bottom of each terra cotta pot before sticking it to the bottom of the saucers. When you are done with this step, your pots and saucers should look similar to mine, pictured below.

Step 5: Again, this is completely optional, but feel free to add river rocks or colored marbles to your stand as decoration. I liked the look of it personally. You can purchase little river rocks or various shaped and colored marbles at craft stores.

Above is the finished project (see beginning of post when I put my accessories in it)

I was pretty happy with the outcome. I could see this being a great stand for shows or to display goods at a craft fair!

[This post was originally written for cincysavers.com. For more DIY posts I've written, check out this link.]