My new book making concrete pots, bowls and platters has been released this week and to celebrate i show you an exclusive tutorial from the. A soothing addition to your garden, this perfect water fountain is easy to make. Make a lighterweight concrete planter with a natural stone look by making a hypertufa mix following the instructions here 2. How to cast concrete fountains do it yourself home. In the book, jamie shows you how to take these concrete painted pots and turn them into a beautiful french display using lavender. The next step which is not part of the official instructions by the way is to submerge the pots in water for at least thirty days.
How to treat your concrete pots so you can use them as planters. From decorative letters to magnets and even a bedside lamp, ive found so many creative ways that i could use that concrete and i wanted to share them with you. 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. We will focus your attention on original designs for your house plants which will be a fantastic accent and accessory for your home decor diy concrete planters ideas contrasting. If you have concrete plant pots that need some decorating, paint offers one basic solution. Youll also want a bucket, water and a stick for stirring.
Portland cement can be found at most hardware stores. To create a concrete planter, doityourselfers will need concrete mix, sand mix, 34inch plywood, 14inch plywood, hammer, nails, one inch plastic pipe. If you have some patience and a diy spirit, youll love making these planters and will want to experiment with different shapes and sizes. Concrete planters and garden ornamentation are a wonderful addition to the outdoor setting around ones home. Concrete planters diy large scale and easy to make curbly. I sometimes collect baskets to put pots in my garden. Make sure after wringing out the water from the fabric that you really saturate the. You can use several things as molds like an empty water bottle, large container or can or even recycled cardboard. Grab just a few supplies and lets make concrete garden pots.
I used just over a 60lb bag for the 3 brightly painted pots. Each plant species has a very specific acidityalkalinity range it will grow in, so you need to be aware, the lime content of the concrete will leach into the soil, and plants root zone. Jan 11, 2018 concrete and ceramic mug and saucer from the making concrete pots, bowls and platters book by hester van overbeek. How to make amazing diy concrete sack pots in 2020 concrete. Since concrete plant pots have highly porous surfaces though, you must choose the right kind of paint to get a lasting paint job. Im a huge fan of the concrete and cement planter trend thats been popping up on diy blogs for a while nowbut while painting the dull gray surface of standard concrete works, i knew there had to be a cooler way of coloring these little plant homes. Keep adding water and mixing by hand, getting out all the clumps, until it is the consistency of thick mud. How to make amazing diy concrete sack pots in 2020. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I decided to fill mine with herbs for now, but succulents would be fantastic too. An easy doityourself project, concrete planters can cost a fraction of purchasing a flower planter from a retail center and allows homeowners to personalize the appearance of their yards. This summer, we moved into a new studio space on a bustling avenue that cuts right through the heart of st. Add water a little at a time and mix your concrete. New product for making your own bonsai pots adams art and.
Drop cloth and cement planters infarrantly creative. Learn how to pour a countertop, make a unique guitar stand, build home exercise equipment, and create a whole host of home decorating pro. Just one thing, though, regarding growing plants in concrete pots. This next book is an interesting array of making hypertufa troughs and includes intriguing info about using them for alpine plants and how to grow them. Modern builds s1 e1 diy modern concrete bowl planter modern builds ep. It is easy to use, nontoxic, weatherresistant, waterbased, scuff resistant and will not crack or peel. An inventive and not a difficult way to make very beautiful diy sack pots of cement. Vermiculite can be used in place of perlite for a more workable hypertufa. I found 25 really easy diy garden pots that you can make to put on your deck or in your yard. Gardeners always have plenty of used hats, colorful rain boots, shoe organizers, and cute happy purses.
Jan 30, 2014 excellent the most innovative cement ideas with sponge how to make flower pots for the garden duration. This tutorial will guide you through all the steps to making your own, large scale diy concrete planters at home. You will learn to develop useful diy skills including sawing, sanding, drilling, and various. Perlite resists water where vermiculite will absorb it. A dozen projects you never knew you could do with 1 bag of concrete. Idealist large flower outdoor garden planter floor pot with drainage hole contemporary light concrete tall square l40. The shapecrete website does state that the product is suitable for herbs, but it does. For a 20 inch wide planter, with a 16 inch insert, i used about 1. Ive made a couple of pots using vermiculite in place of sand in this recipe, which results in a finer, smoother surface texture. To create your own concrete planter using a towel, you only need six things. I have been making mosaic pots and stuff for the garden up to now so this was a revelation.
Since the diy concrete stool is modern in design, i choose decoart patio paint in neon yellow and pink. So, i started looking for projects and what i found are 40 amazing ways that you can turn concrete into beautiful diy projects. For the concrete mix, youll need sand, water and cement. Behind the scenes with hester van overbeek making concrete. The kind of paint you should use on concrete plant pots. Concrete diy planters are extremely adaptable in terms of style. After some research and handson testing, it turns out that the trick is starting with white concrete and stirring in powdered pigments.
You can build forms from wood, but we found that rigid foam insulation is perfect for a small project like this. In fact, the process is no different from the classical form of flexible molded concrete, which gives this particular shape. You can soak your small pots in water for a few days, which will leach out much of the alkalinity. Jul 25, 2016 im a huge fan of the concrete and cement planter trend thats been popping up on diy blogs for a while nowbut while painting the dull gray surface of standard concrete works, i knew there had to be a cooler way of coloring these little plant homes. Create your own cement cloth planter hydropro sales inc. Top 32 diy concrete and cement projects for the crafty side. Youve gotta try making your own pretty planters using a cheap bag of concrete mix. Feb 07, 2017 buy making concrete pots, bowls, and platters. Thats the best part about these diy water feature ideas.
Remodelaholic diy cement planters and garden globes. Create a container fountain for your backyard or urban balcony, quickly. I just took it off the stand, and have no picture yet, but just let it hang for a while. A diy guide on how to make concrete planters homify homify. Smooth the concrete around the pieces of pipe, but be sure not to cover the pipe, as. Creating with concrete is easier than most doityourselfers imagine, and the results can be spectacular and practical. These diy concrete garden projects are another easier version of a cinder block planter. Mix three parts peat moss, three parts perlite, and two parts portland cement in a wheelbarrow, bucket, or other large container. But, i let it hang for a week or so, and it did get very nice and stiff. With beautiful photography, easy concrete makes the material truly inviting, and the simple instructions cover everything from creating molds out of cardboard, wood, and metal to using hypertufaa versatile type of concrete made with peat moss. This modal can be closed by pressing the escape key or activating the close button. I made these concrete planters many years ago, and have since made many more for. To mold concrete, you pour wet concrete mix into a form.
Using minimal materials such as cement and household plastic containers, you can make modern, natural planters over the span of a weekend, resulting in a big decor impact for a budgetfriendly price. Most tutorials on making faux coral look like hard work. Recycle cardboard to make your own concrete mold instructions here and make a set of these modular mini planters for a desk or wall. Behind the scenes with hester van overbeek part 2 making. How to make flower pots from old clothes and cement. These diy concrete planters are simple to make in just a weekend and with molds. Make creative diy flower pots from repurposed objects. I love when a project turns out super cute and is also very easy on the budget. Easy diy concrete planters ideas how to make unique. Smooth the concrete around the pieces of pipe, but be sure not to cover the pipe, as the pipes must be left open to create the drainage holes. Build an ecstatic fountain from two large garden pots and a small pump. Its available to purchase in your local book store or online isbn 978178294140 follow my simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects.
How to make your own concrete planters homify homify. The vermiculite concrete will be harder than perlite concrete. The book is full of project for your home and garden all made from concrete, the cheapest and most widely available diy product in the world. Why dont you make lots of planters and start a whole succulent forrest. If you are ready to learn more about coloring and treating your cement creations, this book has the goods along with several howto new cement projects. So lets start our 30 diy concrete and cement projects collection. Apr 12, 2018 these modern grassy planters are awesome. This is the first book ive read regarding making things out of concretecement.
You can use these to raise some of your flowers so that they are off the ground and create a better focal point or just put them on the deck or porch to hold your favorite blooms or plants. I started the project with high hopes of making a 2gallon cement planter that i could stock with a variety of succulents. You may have some of the resources you need tucked away in your basement or garage to create your own zen space. Plant with a few bulbs for early blooms in springtime. Making your own diy cement planters can be easier than you think. Put your empty bottles on a tree for a little extra shine in your garden, or take broken china and press it into a concrete garden stone. Replacing the boring terracotta pots with some interesting diy pots will make your garden be wonderful. Hester is the author of pallet projects for outdoor spaces, made with salvaged wood, furniture hacks, making concrete pots, bowls, and platters, and crafting with mason jars and other glass containers, all published by cico books. Diy amazing ideas with cement how to make your wife happy. Join craft author hester van overbeek behind the scenes on one of the shoot days for her forthcoming book, making concrete pots, bowls and. The simplicity of concrete can be a beautiful contrast to nature, giving the space a. How to make concrete pots b l a h b l a h m a g a z i n e. You can add a plastic container that fits inside the diy concrete planters.
You can create your own designs and have unique flower pots for the house plants and not only, such planters are a great idea for the outdoor space as well. Diy concrete planters ideas are easy, cheap and fast. Decoarts patio paint can be used on concrete, wood and other surfaces. Ask the people at home depot or lowes for the smooth cement mix. Be prepared to practice a little patience with this project, as it does take 24 to 48 hours for it to dry completely. Id been toying with making some cement candle holders for a while and since i had to do some repairs using cement and had some left over, it was the perfect moment. Fun with concrete yours for the making instructables.
Just remember to line the hats and purses with plastic, and add drain holes to all these planters. Also cut a hole in the plastic lid, put it on and flip the planter. I get so excited when readers send me their craft projects and today ive got a diy cement pot recipe from local creative aja scarborough. Like mentioned earlier, this depends on the type of planter you are making and can involve constructing a mold using laminate boards or plastic bowls from a dollar store. Mar 5, 2020 how to make amazing diy concrete sack pots an inventive and not a difficult way to make very beautiful diy sack pots of cement. Pour some of the portland cement mix in a shallow container. The exact process of making a concrete or cement planter depends on the project but follows these basic steps. This will ensure full cure and strength, but it will also very importantly for plants. Concrete is a bit more in depth to work with and it can definitely be a labor of love, but the finished results are totally worth it. How to make a concrete planter using an old towel diy. In modern digs, concrete often finds itself as part of the interiors as unusual living accessories.
Top 32 diy concrete and cement projects for the crafty. My new book got published this week you can now purchase making concrete pots, bowls and platters in any good bookstore and online. Make these pretty diy concrete planters for your home. New product for making your own bonsai pots adams art. I made a version of these planters with concrete dye layers for my book. Add bright budget seating to your porch with concrete. Ive been so anxious to start adding flowers and pots and outdoor pretties, that i couldnt help myself from making a new pair of outdoor concrete pots. In a separate container, mix the concrete with water until the consistency of a thick oatmeal. This is one of those projects that caught me by surprise. They look modern with unique shapes that come straight from the recycling bin. Theres definitely a resurgence of concrete materials to accent the starkness of contemporary design. Ive been a sucker for all the concrete goodies and i thought id give this a go. Hester s previous books, crafting with mason jars and other glass containers and furniture hacks, were also published by cico books.
Use fluted forms to fit with cottageinspired garden furniture, or choose straight lines and geometric shapes for a more modernistic look. Can you believe these diy flowers pots are all made from things in our closet. I used cut scrap pieces of plywood for my larger planter pots and styrofoam cups for my smaller pots. Totally in contrast to my mosaiced pieces which are so bright and decorative. Lime will affect the soil ph by making it more alkaline. I finished my concrete painted pots off with a second coat of clear wax for durability. As you may well know, concrete and cement homewares are my latest obsession, so to discover that i can make my own without too much difficulty has made my.
As a material, concrete is simple, stark and straightforward. Hold your patio tablecloth down with these beautiful cement roses. Fun with concrete examines unusual diy projects from practical to zany, all using concrete. Diy concrete planters tutorial step 1 mix the concrete. The good news is weve uncovered 60 amazing diy tutorials which teach you how to create planters youll love whether it be making over a terracotta pot, embracing height through a hanging planter, getting in touch with your quirky side with some easytomake novelty planters or. There is no need to buy from stores, because old tires, boots, cabinets, wine barrels, and more bizarre items can be turned into garden pots that will amaze you. Its quite plain, but this doesnt take away from the undeniable charm as a design piece. See more ideas about concrete, concrete crafts and concrete projects. Concrete wont stick to foam, so you can reuse the outer form parts to cast several fountains. Heres a diy project for you make your own concrete pots. Miklos onucsan, the concrete book, object, cm, 1990 cement art, concrete.
One way it can be used inside the home is as planters. 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. Making concrete pots, bowls and platters with images concrete. Poke the pieces of pipe into the concrete, with 3 to 4 inches 7. Mar 29, 2019 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. It creates an alkaline environment that most plants will not enjoy. Use old plastic containers to make giftsized concrete pots and upcycle an old globe light to make a garden globe. Find out more about making concrete pots, bowls and platters here.