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Saving Money on Terra Cotta Pots

May 23, 2009

I am so frustrated. I am looking all over for a place that sells Terra Cotta (clay) pots to make clay people and cannot find them anywhere. These are not the usual size for regular pots for plants, but smaller sizes such as 1 3/4 inch, 1 1/2 inch, 1 1/4 inch, and 5/8 inch. If they sell these darn instruction booklets why do they not sell the pots or a link to find them. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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By Elaine

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May 23, 200916 found this helpful

Dollar tree has them in tiny sizes 4 for $1.00 some have holes in the bottom some do not. If you need a hole in them soak the bottoms in water for 2-3 hours then using a masonry drill bit drill through the bottoms to make your own holes.

 

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May 24, 20094 found this helpful

Also forgot to say Ben Franklin crafts has all those tiny sizes if you have one near you.

 
May 24, 20095 found this helpful

Dollar stores, craft stores like hobby lobby, michaels, etc. Orientaltrading.com might be a good start also.

 
May 27, 20092 found this helpful

SunshineCrafts.com is also a good place.

 

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May 28, 20092 found this helpful

You can usually get them at the craft store such as Michaels, Hobby Lobby or JoAnn Fabrics. Zig

 
May 28, 20092 found this helpful

Have you tried gardening centers? I found them there when my craft and dollar stores were all sold out. I am a fan of Sunshine Crafts, they seem to have everything and at a reasonable prices especially for bulk.

 
 
May 28, 20092 found this helpful

They sell small ones at Michaels

 
October 7, 20150 found this helpful

also at amazon.com

 
October 7, 20150 found this helpful

also amazon.com

 
Anonymous
January 7, 20160 found this helpful

Most of the ones in the books are made with the wooden pots, or at least the ones I have and they can be found at craft supplies companies. Hope that helps.

 
Anonymous
May 26, 20160 found this helpful

Walmart, Home depot (not tiny), 1" on line to Oriental traders

 
June 30, 20160 found this helpful

Try craft stores. Michaels has a large selection of terra cotta pots from tiny to huge. Pricing is very reasonable too.

 

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August 4, 20160 found this helpful

Craft stores or the dollar store are probably the best bet. They also sell them at home improvement stores but I don't think they have smaller sizes. Amazon sells smaller pots but they would be more expensive, especially if you don't have a prime membership.

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August 19, 20160 found this helpful

Try Lowes.

 
October 2, 20160 found this helpful

I found really small ones for the arms at Walmart and Hobby Lobby had a size up for the legs.

 
Anonymous
March 4, 20170 found this helpful

Look for clay pots same thing. Lowes and them all different sizes. And very readable price

 
January 25, 20180 found this helpful

Amazon is great for buying Terra cotta pots in all sizes. Reasonable prices too. Give it a try. Thank you amazon!

 
Anonymous
March 20, 20180 found this helpful

Dollar General and Family Dollar do not carry them.

 
April 2, 20181 found this helpful

I make the clay pot people and I get most of my pots from Pat Catan's

 
April 9, 20181 found this helpful

In Florida there is a store called the Pottery Barn, they have all sizes and for a very reasonable price.

 
Anonymous
June 18, 20181 found this helpful

Menards has all sizes and the lowest prices

 
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August 14, 2009

I'm also frustrated by buying terra cotta pots in bulk. I've bought nearly all that I find and my business is growing and I need at least 100 of the 6 inch terra cotta pots with the saucers to match. They must be reasonably priced. Any suggestions on where I can find at least 100 or more? Thank you.

By Anita from Midland, TX

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August 15, 20090 found this helpful

I get my Terra Cotta Ppts at Hobby Lobby. Maybe they can order them for you. Sometimes WalMart has them. I don't know about tis time of year.

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Good luck

Gram P Iowa

 
August 24, 20090 found this helpful

Have you tried Marshall Pottery in Marshall, Texas?

 
October 22, 20090 found this helpful

I have gone to many thrift/rag stores and they have them pretty cheap but dirty and also my friends store theirs not wanting to throw them away, but not wanting to use them either, and yard sales-even if you don't see them, ask, they usually didn't bring them because they thought they couldn't move them.

 
February 20, 20111 found this helpful

I have over 100 6 inch terra cotta pots for sale. I worked at a gardening center. Let me know if you are interested and how much you think is a good/fair price for them.

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Tom

 
March 18, 20152 found this helpful

This pottery is made in Marshall Texas' at Marshall Pottery. The clay is there in that area that the pots are made with. There is an outlet, Pottery Tent on HY 59 in Marshall. There is a web site for the pottery.

 
July 29, 20150 found this helpful

I found mine @ Meijers.

 
Anonymous
January 14, 20160 found this helpful

Heard that Marshal pottery has closed

 
October 18, 20160 found this helpful

I am intreesred in your clay pots

 
June 13, 20180 found this helpful

Haven't any of you ever heard of ebay? Lol...I am a freakazoid ebay fan and I buy everything from there and you can get great deals on quantities of pots and their saucers.

 
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May 20, 2017

I wanted to know how and where I can purchase different sizes of plain terra cotta pots in bulk? Thanks.


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May 21, 20170 found this helpful

If you buy from anywhere that has to ship you will spend a lot for shipping. I would contact my local Home Depot or Lowes and see what they can do.

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Or your local Nursery would be able to help, too. Hope that does the trick!!

 

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May 21, 20170 found this helpful

Alibaba.com is cheap, but you may have to wait for delivery.

 

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May 21, 20170 found this helpful

There are several places that sell terra cotta pots wholesale but you do not mention a number but just say "buy in bulk" and so you may have to look at companies that sell in the number your require.

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Wholesale companies usually have a certain amount that you have to spend to be able to purchase from them or a certain number of items. you can check both os these companies out but you may have to create an account to be able to see their prices.

www.dollardays.com/wholesale-planters-and-flower-pots...

www.alibaba.com/.../terracotta-pots-wholesale.html

Many times you can buy a large quantity on line from stores like Walmart, Lowe's, Target, or Home Depot and have them sent to their local store for pick up and that would save shipping cost.

 
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August 18, 2011

I am in need of 3 to 4 - 18 inch, 4 to 5 - 12 inch, and about 5 or 6 - 9 inch terra cotta pots. Can anyone help?

Thanks.

By eea


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August 19, 20111 found this helpful

If you have a Hobby Lobby they used to carry those pots in all sizes.

 
August 20, 20110 found this helpful

Ocean State Job Lot, Christmas Tree Shop, Michael's Crafts, Home Depot, Lowe's, Target, Walmart Garden Center. Ann & Hope, Dollar Stores for Sm. size. Good Luck. I hope this helps. : )

 

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August 20, 20110 found this helpful

Most home improvement stores carry them.

 
October 7, 20150 found this helpful

amazon.com has them

 
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August 1, 2016

Where can I find large terra cotta saucers?


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August 2, 20160 found this helpful

I've had success finding them at Walmart as well as Dollar Tree.

 
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March 4, 2015

I am looking for terra cotta pots 8" to 12" without a rim around the top. Any ideas?

By Rebecca

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March 5, 20150 found this helpful

The rim is there for a construction/durability purpose. What is your need, plan? The thinner edge is more likely to chip without a rim, so manufacturers probably have no desire to make them.

 
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June 5, 2012

I am looking for wholesale terracotta pots; any ideas?

By Lbart from Glen Alpine, NC

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May 24, 20140 found this helpful

I want shoping with yours.

 
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