Recently, I found a pretty blue chintz flowerpot at a thrift store for just $1.99. I love the pattern (I think I used to have a teacup in this same pattern), and I thought this piece would be fun for growing herbs like the mint I enjoy in my summertime tea. But some old floral oasis has practically petrified inside, and I am worried about harming the flower pot if I keep trying to chunk away at it. Soaking it in dish soap didn't do it. Neither did leaving it out in the rain for a few days.
I've never arranged flowers, but I'll bet *somebody* here has done so and knows what to do about stubborn oasis. My Googling has not produced any possibilities I feel safe trying, so if any of you know how to get dried oasis out of a flowerpot, I would be more than grateful if you'd share it!
I am no help on the advice but I hope one of your readers will have a solution for you. That's a lovely flowerpot!
ReplyDeleteI was going to suggest water but see that didn't work. Do update and share when you figure it out.
ReplyDeleteThat IS such a pretty planter! I'm sorry that I can't offer any suggestions that I have personally used. I assume you saw the suggestions on-line to use either acetone or shower cleaner? I would definitely only try those outdoors! This site has a few suggestions, including those two: https://www.oldhouseweb.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=26268
ReplyDeleteIt may be hot glued in. Maybe try a hair drier on the bottom to see if the heat loosens the glue up.
ReplyDeletePlease let us know what finally works.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Nancy Carr
Try liquid fabric softener .
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