Painted Ombre Terrarium

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Get the easy step-by-step tutorial for an on trend Ombre Succulent Terrarium. This DIY is perfect as a party favor, centerpiece or simple home decor!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Mix your paint to create the desired shade. I started by mixing the red and pink Pearlized Acrylic Paint to create just the right shade for my color palette. I just added some white paint to create the lighter shade. Using a paintbrush, paint the bottom third of the Unfinished Wood Base with the darkest shade of paint.

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Step
2

Next, paint the middle of the base a lighter shade. Blend the two colors slightly with your brush.

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Step
3

Next, add the white paint to the top third of the base, blending the lighter paint as you go to create an ombre look.

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Step
4

Paint the top of the base white and let dry.

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Step
5

Once the paint has dried, fill the glass terrarium with White Sand.

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Step
6

Next. place three Faux Succulent Picks in the terrarium.

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Step
7

Arrange the Faux Succulent Picks in the sand so that the terrarium looks the same from all angles.

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Step
8

Now simply set the terrarium on the guest table or even give it as a party favor!

Looking for more succulent and cactus party inspiration? Be sure to check out all the details from my DIY Cactus Party including my tutorials for the Cactus String Art along with my recipe for Cucumber Lime and Mint Agua Fresca!

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