Please tell me how to make concrete cloth planters
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Chris duke
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I want to know how to make concrete planters.
6 answers
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Mix up a batch of thin cement (the kind without gravel in it). Soak fabric (I use light canvas) in the cement and when thoroughly saturated, drape it over a pot, tomato cage, whatever, and let dry thoroughly. They make cement colorants that you can mix in, so the pots don't have to be plain grey. Just BE SURE to wear gloves when working with cement.
Dottie Unruh
on Jul 08, 2015
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I used an old bath towel-draped over a one gallon bucket. Arrange in a pleasing manor to get an idea of what shape you are looking for prior to soaking in cement. I kept the edges straight, but you could cut with scissors to round them out. After you are satisfied with arrangement, mix up a batch of cement- keep it on the thinner side(more water) to soak the towel and then place it over the bucket and quickly shape it to your preference. Let dry. You could paint it, stain it or use the cement color stains that are available. Have fun. Oh one last thing -I forgot to cut a drain hole in the towel (or two) prior to soaking. That should make it easier for you.
Brenda
on Jul 08, 2015
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There's lots of info on Pintrest
Kenda Merrithew
on Jul 19, 2015
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Hey there! My friend Cat has a great tutorial on this! here's the blog post--> http://therusticwillow.com/diy-concrete-planter/
Shelly@The Domestic Heart
on Jul 20, 2015
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I like the buried bottle artwork, but the one you have by the gate looks sloppy because the framing bricks dip down in the middle. Maybe you can boost them to line-up with the corners all around by putting down a layer of sand underneath them, My friend did this with a brick patio she laid and then put the sand between the bricks. I don't know if you would want that look, but it would pump up the artistry if you evened out the brink frame. : )
Suzanne Favalora
on Jul 20, 2015
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I went and googled it .. found quite a few Step by Step instuctions with photos ....
Karine
on Jul 20, 2015
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