Experts recommend using water-based or acrylic paints because they don't contain certain chemicals. They also advise to paint the pot and allow it to dry completely before adding the plant.

soapy water, then give it a good scrub. Afterward, leave the pot to dry thoroughly naturally to prevent lint and fluff from towels sticking to the pot's surface and disrupting your painting later.

Always try to use water-based emulsion paint for this ... 1 Ask the children to apply two coats of light-coloured paint on to a prepared terracotta pot, allowing time between each coat for drying.