Recycle Old Plastic Planters Into FAUX POTTERY!!

Lily Ardor
by Lily Ardor
4 Materials
$5
30 Minutes
Easy

Here's how to transform your old plastics pots with some burlap and plaster.

Supplies!


  • Burlap (I shared on the blog where I got my chunky burlap)
  • Plaster of Paris
  • Old Planter
  • Brush + Paper Towels
  • Hot glue
Attach the burlap!


You can use any glue you'd like to attach the burlap. I used hot glue however I'm sure something like e6000 might be more durable. I should also mention this cordless ryobi glue gun I use is much more durable than the mini glue guns I've used.

Apply Plaster!


Now you simply need to apply some plaster of paris onto the burlap. I applied it with a brush and worked in smaller sections. Before the plaster dried up I used a wet paper towel and rubbed off extra plaster to reveal the texture of the fabric. This give it a woven pottery effect.


NEVER WORKED WITH PLASTER?

I talk more about it on the blog here. It can be tricky to work with and hardens pretty quick. Also whatever you do never wash it down your drain or toilet. This stuff is super tough and cures rock solid.

TADA!!


Here's how my recycled planter looks now! Not sure if you noticed I actually cut about 1 inch of the planter off before apply the burlap. This gave the planter a cleaner look. The plaster dried solid and it's not flimsy at all. It feel like ceramic pottery.

Here's a close up on the bottom of the planter. I left the burlap frayed a little just to give it some character. I love how it turned out :) .

I hope this inspires you to recycle some of your old planters. Happy Crafting! Stay safe icon

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  • Gina Ruiz St Lawrence Gina Ruiz St Lawrence on Apr 25, 2021

    Can this be used outdoors?

  • Phyllis Phyllis on Apr 29, 2021

    I have been wanting to do this except I want it for outdoors. Do you think it would work if I painted it with outdoor paint?

  • MissEm MissEm on May 26, 2021

    I wonder if you can use Joint Compound in place of Plaster of Paris?

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  • Lisa West Lisa West on Apr 25, 2021

    Did any one read. She cut the pot, used a glue gun to glue fabric to pot, the applied plaster of Paris. Why is there confusion.

    The pot is adorable. Thank you for sharing.

  • Mcgypsy9 Mcgypsy9 on Jun 19, 2021

    Love your pot! That burlap really made a huge difference in the look. I think I need some of that! Very nice and thank you for sharing!

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