Mud pots and matkas are cheap, easy to find and look beautiful once painted. With Glide Magic Colours gold paint, a plain clay pot can become a royal decor piece for your living room, balcony or entrance.
What you need
- Mud pot, matka or clay planter
- Glide Magic Colours in Gold, Copper, Bronze or any shade you like
- A flat brush and a fine brush for details
- Optional: a mandala or floral stencil and a roller
Step 1: Clean and dry the pot
Wipe off dust and let the pot dry completely. Clay absorbs water, so make sure it is fully dry before painting.
Step 2: Apply a base coat
Paint the whole pot with a thin coat of gold or your base colour. Clay soaks up the first coat, so this layer may look light. That is normal.
Step 3: Apply a second coat
Once dry, apply a second coat for a rich, even metallic shine. For a very deep finish you can add a third thin coat.
Step 4: Add designs
Now the fun part. Use a contrast colour like silver, copper or a coloured metallic to add:
- Mandala patterns with a stencil
- Dots and lines around the neck of the matka
- Leaves, flowers or paisley designs by hand
Design ideas
- Royal gold: full gold pot with black or copper dot work
- Two-tone: top half gold, bottom half copper or bronze
- Colour pop: blue, green or magenta base with gold patterns
- Festive set: three pots in gold, silver and copper for Eid or wedding decor
Tips
- For planters, paint the outside only and let the pot dry fully before adding soil.
- Thin coats look smoother than one thick coat.
- Clean brushes with water right after use.
Want to try several shades? The Set of 12 Glide Magic Colours or the DIY Kit has everything you need. Order online with delivery all over Pakistan.