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Ann S

White River Junction, VT
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  • Some of my hypertufa planters 2
  • Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss and Portland Cement and the main ingredients.
  • I used two disposable items for each planter.  You will be pouring the mixture between them so you want them to be different sizes.
  • Two bowls make a great mold.  You could also use two boxes. 1
  • The mixture poured between the juice container and the pop cup.
  • After drying.
  • I tried to make a hand using a glove as the mold,   Would have been perfect to "hold" succulents,  but I haven't perfected that one yet.  The fingers are too thin and kept breaking off :( 3
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Making Lightweight Hypertufa Planters

Last summer I made my first set of hypertufa planters. They have the look of rough cement, but are quite lightweight. ...»

Supply list:

Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss, Portland Cement, Water, Cooking Spray (I used Pam), Large bucket or something to mix your ingredients in, Rubber gloves, Particle mask, Safety glasses, Various plastic or cardboard containers to use as molds

Wear your rubber gloves, particle mask and safety glasses!!! Portland cement can be nasty if inhaled, gets on your skin or in your eyes. Don't make me come over there and put them on you!

Mix equal parts of Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss and Portland cement. Add enough water to make it a cottage cheese like consistency.

Spray your containers with cooking spray and then fill the areas between the two items with the mixture.

Wrap your planters-to-be in a plastic garbage bag and patiently wait for them to harden. I let mine dry for 24 hours in the bag and then 4 days outside the bag.

A little more detail can be found on my post, which is linked below, and I also show you how to make a sphere.

Warning - these are sort of addictive to make. You will find yourself making them in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

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House Of Hawthornes Columbus, OH
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I Turned a Tire into an Ottoman!

I can't stop smiling! Everytime I walk pass my sunroom I want to pat myself on the back. I've been wanting a round ottoman forever. So I got a tire and made one! Take a look at all the ...»
before and after pics and the how-to here: http://www.thatwasawhat.blogspot.com/

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Nikki
Nikki Atlanta, GA
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    Commented on Aug 23, 2012
    Imagine this ideas as bar stools??? Thanks for the idea...<3
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Does anyone find this site too much like Pinterest?

Seems like there are SO many ideas I have seen already on Pinterest a year ago and now they recycle ....was hoping for something more fresh
Ann S
Ann S White River Junction, VT
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  • Saw this on facebook. Thought this would be perfect for gardeners. 1

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Saw this on facebook. Thought this would be perfect for gardeners.
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Pam D Alexandria, LA
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    Commented on Jul 27, 2012
    Saw this on Pinterest and can't decide if it's too cutesy country for me or not...easy enought ...»
    to put together with old hose to give it a try...nice on the shutters

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