MoonShadows
Almost Self-Reliant
All you need is an old towel, some Quickrete and a mold.
I came across this article and thought I would share it with you all. Not only does this planter seem rather easy to make, but it is very unique. It is also something that can be made and would sell at craft shows or farm markets. It could be made in many different sizes depending on what you use as a "mold", and with a little dye thrown in, it can be made in many different colors.
Materials needed:
– 1/2 bag of QUIKRETE
– 1 mixing stick for concrete
– water, accordingly
– 2 5-gallon buckets
– 1 towel
Take an old towel and take a second 5-gallon bucket and flip it upside down. Lay the towel over the bucket to test the length of the towel. You’ll want the ends to just be touching the ground, but you don’t want too much excess. If your towel is too long, cut some of the length off on either side. Keep measuring the towel on your bucket until you get the size you desire.
Put your towel into the concrete bucket. Keep mixing your towel around and cover every single centimeter of it in concrete. This is the most important step–my towel had a few spots not covered in concrete, and you ended up seeing those spots in the final product.
Once your entire towel is covered in the concrete slush, drape it over the upside down bucket. Move it around and make sure the sides are even and laid out how you want them to look.
If you see any bare spots, now is the time to take some concrete and patch those spots.
Let the planter dry for 24-48 hours. Once completely dry, remove the bucket from the concrete towel. (Drill two holes in the bottom of the planter for drainage.)
Flip the planter right-side up. Fill with soil and a plant.
I came across this article and thought I would share it with you all. Not only does this planter seem rather easy to make, but it is very unique. It is also something that can be made and would sell at craft shows or farm markets. It could be made in many different sizes depending on what you use as a "mold", and with a little dye thrown in, it can be made in many different colors.
Materials needed:
– 1/2 bag of QUIKRETE
– 1 mixing stick for concrete
– water, accordingly
– 2 5-gallon buckets
– 1 towel
Take an old towel and take a second 5-gallon bucket and flip it upside down. Lay the towel over the bucket to test the length of the towel. You’ll want the ends to just be touching the ground, but you don’t want too much excess. If your towel is too long, cut some of the length off on either side. Keep measuring the towel on your bucket until you get the size you desire.
Put your towel into the concrete bucket. Keep mixing your towel around and cover every single centimeter of it in concrete. This is the most important step–my towel had a few spots not covered in concrete, and you ended up seeing those spots in the final product.
Once your entire towel is covered in the concrete slush, drape it over the upside down bucket. Move it around and make sure the sides are even and laid out how you want them to look.
If you see any bare spots, now is the time to take some concrete and patch those spots.
Let the planter dry for 24-48 hours. Once completely dry, remove the bucket from the concrete towel. (Drill two holes in the bottom of the planter for drainage.)
Flip the planter right-side up. Fill with soil and a plant.
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i love it 
i was just looking for a few planters, but wont pay the prices even at the dollar store HA 
rock on 
