3 Cute Step-by-Step Ideas For Unique Planters
Yes, you can make a planter from pretty much anything, but check out these creative ideas!
By Hometalk HitsStep 1: Sand down the PVC cap
Sand down any words or rough spots that might be on the PVC cap.
Step 2: Drill holes on opposing sides
Drill hole toward the open edge of the cap on one side. Mark a spot directly across and drill another hole.
Step 3: Mark and cut a wide strip of leather
Take a ruler and mark an inch wide strip with "V" shaped ends. Make it as long as you wish.
Step 4: Pull the strip ends through the holes
Thread the strip through the hole long enough to allow for them to reconnect past the edge of the PVC.
Step 5: Fold stripes and pierce holes through
Pierce holes through the leather straps using knife / awl / or eyelet pliers, just above the PVC edge.
Step 6: Screw bolts through the holes
Place a short bolt through the holes on each side of the PVC and screw into a nut on the other side.
Step 1: Start gluing a box shape together
Lay one mirror on the mirror side and hot glue on a second mirror vertically with the mirror facing out.
Step 3: Repeat until the box is complete
Don't bother removing the labels since the box will be full anyway.
Step 4: Pour water in a small plant saucer
You can use the bottom of a plastic bottle.
Step 2: Make an incomplete box for planter
This is for the planter portion. Build it in dimensions matching the board you cut previously.
Step 3: Glue the box to the board
Measure 1" over from the left and 1" up from the bottom and glue on the box.
Step 4: Place printed numbers on the board
Make sure you measure evenly between them.
Step 5: Hammer nails on top and remove paper
Once you are done nailing in the design just remove the paper from around the nails.
Step 6: Sand edges and stain/paint the board
You will also want to seal it for the outdoors with a Thompson's sealer or something similar.
Step 7: Attach hangers on the back
You can simply screw in 2 short screws into the wood at an even level and then twist a piece of wire around them.