May 21 2019 · These amazing DIY concrete planters are easy to make super stylish and are a fraction of the cost Who knew making concrete planters was so much fun 20 Clever DIY Concrete Planters The Handymans Daughter
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Most any concrete or cement mix can be used for making planters But the best cement for making pots will depend on what you are using as the mold as well as the size of the planter I find Cement All to be the best mix for cement planters because it sets quickly and cures in about an hour
Planters Quikrete Countertop Mix about 16 for an 80pound bag Stain Quikrete Translucent Concrete Stain about 27 per gallon Step 1 Overview for How to Make a Concrete Planter Illustration by Gregory Nemec SATURDAY Build the forms and fill with mix Steps 1–5 SUNDAY Open the forms Step 1617 Download a cutlist to make a concrete
Cheap and Stylish DIY Concrete Pots Make stylish garden pots fast for just a few centsI got really interested in gardening and purging my garage over the quarantine So when I discovered a 50pound bag of concrete I had laying around I started searching for things to do with it to h
Nov 03 2020 · To make concrete planters get 2 different sized boxes or plastic containers to use as molds and tape a trash bag around the small box Next coat the inside of the large box with cooking spray mark a line 2 inches from the bottom and pour wet concrete into the box up to the line Then place the smaller container inside the larger container
Making your own DIY cement planters can be easier than you think You can use several things as molds like an empty water bottle large container or can or even recycled cardboard For the concrete mix you’ll need sand water and cement You’ll also want a bucket water and a stick for stirring
Easy to Make Concrete Bowls and Planters For a quick fun and very easy garden project grab a bag of concrete your imagination and follow me Concrete planters and garden ornamentation are a wonderful addition to the outdoor setting around ones home Often such decor comes with a h
Mar 21 2016 · Now your cement planter is fully ready to add a unique touch to your indoor or outdoor space Add plant to the holder Now you can add colorful plants or green shrubs to the concrete planter and place it anywhere in your house Following these simple steps you can easily make various concrete planters of any desired shape
How to Make Concrete Planters Materials Plastic containers to use as concrete moldschoose all sorts of shapes for the molds but make sure that the plastic is strong enough to hold the shape of heavy concrete If the sides of the container are too flimsy they will warp and you will get some weirdlyshaped planters although they may also
DIY concrete planters are extremely adaptable in terms of style Use fluted forms to fit with cottageinspired garden furniture or choose straight lines and geometric shapes for a more modernistic look Plant with a few bulbs for early blooms in springtime transition to colorful annuals in summer and sure to push your interior mold down far enough so the inside gives plants room to
Jan 20 2017 · The first step to make this flower pot with cement is to gather all of the materials you need to make it Take a look at the list of items 2 kg cement mixture Mixing bowl Container in the shape you want your pot to be in Chopstick or wooden stick 500 g water Plastic cups Weights Tape Sand paper Newspaper Spray paint
Oct 27 2019 · Supplies needed to make concrete planters Here are the basic supplies needed to make a concrete planter Fine concrete mix This is one of my favorites Mold – this depends on a lot of factors like size and shape – see more below Old bucket to mix concrete Something to stir the concrete – I use a paint stick Cooking spray Sander Water
Apr 19 2020 · Concrete silicone molds to create flower pots and planters In this post I will share the best silicone molds for concrete With silicone molds you can cast a whole set of concrete pots to decorate your home and also give them as gifts
Step 5 How to Dry and Unmold your Cement Pots Wait 24 hours for the concrete to cure Use a utility knife to notch the plastic at the top of the mold Pull at the notch until it peels away from the concrete pot Step 6 How to Treat the Concrete Pots so You Can Sse Them as Planters
Most any concrete or cement mix can be used for making planters But the best cement for making pots will depend on what you are using as the mold as well as the size of the planter I find Cement All to be the best mix for cement planters because it sets quickly and cures in about an hour
Jan 17 2020 · Diy pots from old cloths and cement Open the plastic bag well and place a small amount of cement mixture Place the plastic pot on the cement in the center of the pouch and with the adhesive tape or cord slightly tighten the pouch outside approximately to the height of the plastic pouch to form a sack shape and stretch or “wring” the pouch points so that in the end the shape of the
Step 5 How to Dry and Unmold your Cement Pots Wait 24 hours for the concrete to cure Use a utility knife to notch the plastic at the top of the mold Pull at the notch until it peels away from the concrete pot Step 6 How to Treat the Concrete Pots so You Can Sse Them as Planters
Easy to Make Cement Pots We have been wanting to try making our own little DIY concrete pots for awhile and we had the perfect opportunity this past weekend The opportunity was that we had all the supplies and some great containers to use They were super
Apr 19 2012 · I started making these eco planters for gifts a year ago and haven’t stopped They are simple stylish and downright lovable Each pot is unique and has an organic handmade feel It is not an instant gratification project and you will have to commit but the results are well worth it I like to make about six at a time
You can also make sandcast plantersincluding round shapesby scooping out the general shape from the sand pouring in the slurry then adding the inner mold For different looks experiment with other popular hypertufa formulas including three parts Portland cement four parts peat moss and five parts perlite or two parts Portland cement
Aug 11 2016 · How to Make Your Own DIY Concrete Planters Step Decide how tall you want your planter to be We made our first one 24 tall Then mark that on the tube in our case I started with the 12 diameter tube and cut the tube at that length You can use a sharp utility knife or to go faster use a circular saw to carefully make the cut
Aug 25 2016 · To make large concrete planters you’ll obviously need something bigger than a juice carton and toilet paper rolls You could use some old buckets for this In any case the process is the same as before Mix the concrete and pour it in the space between the two containers Let it set and then remove the mold to reveal the planter
Concrete planter pots are strong waterproof and ideal for outdoor use but concrete is a fluid until set so to make concrete planter pots you will need a mold Fiberglass molds are lightweight strong and can be used to form a variety of simple and complex shapes including planter pots
Modern cement planters Wow cement planters are so cool and very original with a fresh handmade feel These can be made by anyone and the result is simple stylish and downright lovable The mixture is one part cement and four parts sand To give them the right shape you can look for old food containers with unusual forms after filling
Sep 11 2018 · DIY concrete pots Here’s a DIY project for you – make your own concrete pots Aren’t they all the rage at the moment I’ve been a sucker for all the concrete goodies and I thought I’d give this a go This was an inexpensive project and I spent about 20 all up I made 5 pots – I probably could have made more with the bag of cement
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Most any concrete or cement mix can be used for making planters But the best cement for making pots will depend on what you are using as the mold as well as the size of the planter I find Cement All to be the best mix for cement planters because it sets quickly and cures in about an hour
Jul 24 2020 · Create rustic textured pots from Portland cement perlite or vermiculite and water Follow these basic steps and take a look at our ideas for using the technique to make custom containers in the size shape and look of your choice
Making Concrete Pots Bowls and Platters 37 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden Kindle edition by van Overbeek Hester Download it once and read it on your Kindle device PC phones or tablets Use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading Making Concrete Pots Bowls and Platters 37 stylish and simple projects for the home and garden
Aug 08 2020 · You can make the coolest textured pots out of concrete and drop cloth fabric from Lowes They are really easy but super messy to make The sizes and possibilities are only limited by the containers you have I love the juxtaposition of the bright flowers with the rough texture of cement
How To Make Cement Hand Planters Video Firstly we suggest that you view the helpful video above The process is simple but the Vlogger has a few tricks and tips The video only runs for a couple of minutes and is well worth watching Click Play above to view
Concrete and perlite flower planters known as hypertufa provide a lowcost alternative to expensive clay pots The perlite provides texture to the cement and gives the planter a natural look
Nov 24 2020 · And you can even add decorative shells or broken glass for beautiful effects Whether you want to make small pots for cacti or large tubs for the garden this DIY piece is sure to be fun Before you start crafting your concrete flower pots you will need • Concrete screed which you can find in hardware shops • Kitchen or working gloves
Aug 30 2017 · Hi Barb i am following all your fab work i am interested in making the Draped Hypertufa Planters i live in Ireland and i see you use portland cement is that just an ordinary cement i can’t find the portland cement here only our Irish Cement also is there any sand to be used Many thanks for reading this and keep up the great work
Concrete planters are both sturdy and attractive Some cements are high in alkaline which leaches into the soil and may stunt the growth of plants Hypertufa planters have high alkaline levels due to the use of Portland cement Other planters may have clay mixed in with the cement
Mar 09 2020 · Hypertufa is made by combining various aggregates sphagnum moss sand perlite vermiculite with Portland cement Planters made from hypertufa have a rough and rustic appearance Concrete pots are smoother with a more uniform appearance In other words you can make both concrete and hypertufa with cement as the main ingredient
Make a cement planter for your home garden area using a mixture of cement vermiculite and peat moss This rustic planter is costly when purchased from a store A few supplies found at a hardware
Spoon the concrete mixture into the box around the cup You want to fill up the space left outside of the cup but inside the box leaving the inside of the cup itself empty Fill the box until you have at least two inches of concrete How much you fill it will determine the height of
