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Reply to: Hi Donna and Others, I have found a very good product for sealing terra cotta pots AFTER painting. It works much better than any kind of paint sealer. I made my mother a terra cotta pot bird bath 10 yrs ago and still looks good. Paint is little faded from sun but NONE has pealed. The product is H & G Concrete and Masonry Waterproofing Sealer. I found it at Sherwin Williams Paint Store. It was only $8.95 for a gallon and takes very little to use. I put on 2 coats and that is more than enough. Good luck and hope this helps everyone! Christine

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Reply to: I paint terra cotta pots as a hobby and sell some on the internet as well. I have been doing it for about 10 years now and have used lots of products. The best by far has been to use 2-3 coats of craft acrylic paints and then follow-up with a indoor/outdoor sealant/lacquer (2 coats). I apply this with a brush. It comes out smooth, sealed and pretty. it doesn't take that long either. just make sure you let each coat completely dry before going onto another coat. And, I paint the outside AND inside and seal both too. Hope that helps! --Ann

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Reply to: I paint clay pots regularly to as a hobby and to sell. I have found that the Patio Paint brand works wonderful! It's weatherproof so you don't need an extra sealer, though I do use their Clear Coat to give the pot a glossy finish. If I use any other brand of paint that's not outdoor specific, I seal it with the Patio Paint clear coat as well, and I haven't had any problems with chipping, bubbling or complaints either. Let's HOPE it stays that way!!:) Hope I helped some!:)

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