3 Cute Step-by-Step Ideas For Unique Planters
Step 1: Sand down the PVC cap
Sand down any words or rough spots that might be on the PVC cap. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
Step 3: Repeat until the box is complete
Don't bother removing the labels since the box will be full anyway. Get tutorial here
Step 4: Pour water in a small plant saucer
You can use the bottom of a plastic bottle. Get tutorial here
Step 2: Make an incomplete box for planter
This is for the planter portion. Build it in dimensions matching the board you cut previously. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
Step 4: Place printed numbers on the board
Make sure you measure evenly between them. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
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. Get tutorial here
