Are you looking for a way to spend time doing something that is more productive than just sitting around watching shows? Well, it is time to develop a new hobby. You can start by learning how to work with concrete and create planters with it. There is so much that you can do with concrete, it’s mind-blowing. Starting off with concrete planters is quite a basic step. At Orange County Concrete Pavers, we tried to ensure that we start small before heading on to the large-scale concrete work we do now. Below are some of the amazing DIY concrete planters that you can create.
How To Create A DIY Concrete Planter?
When it comes to creating a DIY concrete planter, you should know that it is pretty simple. There are a few things that you will need to ensure that you are able to create the right kind of planter for yourself. These include a mold, cooking oil, foam brush, concrete, trowel, and then any additional kind of items that you would need for decorating purposes.
You start by adding cooking oil to all the sides of your mold so that you are able to get the concrete planter out of the mold without much issue. You will need to make sure that you add a good amount of cooking oil as you do not want your mold to be stuck to the concrete. Grease it all up properly so that you are able to take it out easily. Wear your gloves when you start to mix up your concrete. Follow the instructions on the package so that you are able to get the perfect results from it.
Once you have mixed the concrete, add it to your mold. Now, you will need to insert a smaller mold on top of this to create a planter. Placed the plastic mold in the middle, or however you wish to design it, and then add some pebbles on the smaller mold to keep it in place. Use different shapes and sizes for this part. Now, all you need to do is wait for 24 hours to see the results. Add your personal edits to this once it has all dried up.
Types Of DIY Concrete Planters
There are a lot of options that you can go for when it comes to DIY concrete planters. Let’s have a look at some of the more common one that you can create as a DIY project.
1. Geometric Shapes
Geometrically shaped planters are really a great sight. What you need to do is make sure that your mold is the right shape to see this work. More than that, adding gold and silver geometric prints on top of the planter will only add more to the overall look of it.
2. Different Colors
You can get colored concrete or paint it after the concrete is all dried up. You will find that it adds more to the look of your planter. Mix and match a few colors and see how beautiful your planters look.
3. Craft Globe Planters
Globe planters are quite aesthetically pleasing. All you need to do is use a balloon as a mold for this. Pop the balloon once you see the concrete is all dried up, and then decorate accordingly.
4. Wooden Legs For The Planter
You can add an adorable addition to your planter with the use of wooden legs. Create the base normally, like you would, and then add wooden legs to the sides for the planter to stand.
Go on and try out these different types of DIY concrete planters. You’re sure to enjoy the time you spend doing this, and see amazing results from it as well.
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