If you are wondering how to make a Clay Pot Turtle, you have come to the right place! We’ve found easy video instructions and you won’t believe how easy they are to make.
Just like the Succulent Turtle Planters, they will look adorable adorning your home and garden and they are lots of fun too. They are a great way to show off your flowers, herbs, and succulents.

via HGTV, Jessie Dayes
How To Make Clay Pot Turtles
via HGTV, Jessie Dayes
Jessie Dayes features in the video tutorial and here’s what she says that you are going to need to make your own Turtles at home.
- A medium or large size clay pot saucer.
- 5 of the smaller clay pots.
- 2 shades of green acrylic paint.
- Paintbrushes, foam, or you can use a regular type.
- Hot glue
- A sealant or Mod Podge to coat your Turtles
Clay Pot Turtle Instructions – Video Tutorial
via Jessie Days, HGTV.
As mentioned earlier, Jessie is the HGTV Presenter who appears in the Clay Pot Turtle Video Instructions.
We just know that you are going to love the results and they are super easy too. She has made a Mama and baby Turtle, and they are so adorable. To watch the video tutorial, click Play above ^

via Chef Ping Creates
These super cute Clay Pot Turtles were made by Chef Ping Creates. The blog has since been removed.
They were our initial inspiration and are absolutely fabulous. We love the shell design which you simply paint on. They are incredibly cute and will be the talking point of your garden!
via May Krien, Pinterest.
May Krien, one of our Pinterest Followers recently shared a photo of the ones she made with us. She even went as far as to put some long eyelashes on hers. Great job May, you absolutely nailed it!

via julie minogue, pinterest
Here’s another fantastic version that we found on Pinterest. The creator, Julie Minogue has taken her clay pot turtles into Ninjas!
She has added glitter masks and they look incredible. It just shows what you can do when you put your mind to it. Great effort Julie!
via The Spring Mount 6 Pack
Over on The Spring Mount 6 Pack, they have created a full photo tutorial with printable instructions to step you through the process.
This version would be perfect for a single pot plant for indoors or out. You can find the Tutorial Here.
via DIY For Life
Ninja Turtle Clay Pots
via Diy For Life
Here’s another way to present your clay pots! Upcycle into adorable Ninja Turtle Pots like these ones we found on Diy For Life.
Simply paint them up with masks and eyes. You can find a template on the web and they look great color coordinated too.
They look particularly good with succulents and cactus and will add some personality to a favorite space in your place.