All of Annabelle's Angels products are hand-painted terra cotta pottery.
Terra cotta pots are
porous, so we use acrylic paints (several coats) on the inside and out and follow-up with a clear waterproof
lacquer. The lacquer serves as a sealant and gives each piece a 'finished' look.
These pots can be used
indoors or outdoors. They should, however, be brought inside during the harsh winter months. For cleaning,
please use a cold water and soap solution. Use care to not scrub them too hard.
You CAN put plants in our pots! Ann Hirano, Owner of Annabelle's Angels, loves to garden and has her own pots on her
porch and plants flowers in them every year. Just be sure to bring them in when the weather gets to
harsh (very cold/snowy/stormy) and clean them with care. Don't let your plants sit in water as that can
cause root rot for your plant and it's not good for water to be standing on the saucers either.
Regular
watering is just fine. The saucers are just not meant to be a pool!
You can also use Annabelle's Angels pots to hold utensils, baby items, keys and wallets, or as a decorative
piece indoors. They have many uses and are quite durable.
Please note that we are not responsible for damage caused by poor care or breakage caused by
carelessness. Terra cotta pots are by nature quite breakable, so please take good care of your
Annabelle's Angels pots. After all, they are cute, put a smile on your face, and we hope you will enjoy
them for years to come!
Painting
your own terra cotta pots as a craft and have questions? It's quite fun and we
welcome crafters to this great hobby and pastime. Visit our
DIY page for information on how to paint your own flower pots.
