You can do it also with geometry, so long as polygon count isn't a concern.  You can create the star shapes using lines or curves, then convert to geometry, then attach them to the surface of the pot.  Some modeling applications allow you to conform geometry over a surface, which is perfect for doing that.  However, it's probably most efficient and easier to do via materials and textures, as airflames suggests.

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