Concrete is one of the easiest materials to come by and it fairly costs less than other materials. It is strong, rustic, and easy to handle. But most importantly, it can be used in wide applications across the spectrum to make so many things. A case in point is this DIY concrete planter with dowel feet. And do you know how it was made? In a cardboard box! Yes, that is correct. This rustic planter was made with concrete using a cardboard box as mold.
Let’s learn how you can make this at home without much fuss or cost.
Here is what you need:
- An empty cardboard box
- Four Dowels or substitute them for four wooden pegs
- Concrete
- Cellophane Wrap
- Small Plastic Cup or Planter
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Low-Cost DIY Concrete Planter With Dowel Feet
Making this DIY concrete planter is very easy. Begin by wrapping the box with cellophane from the inside. This step is not necessary but it prevents concrete from sticking to or tearing through the cardboard and give it a textured look. You can skip this step if you want.
Next cut holes in the corners to fit in the dowels. Make sure to mark the points to the dowel size to avoid cutting more than required.
Although this step is also optional, but you can stick the dowel feet to a flat surface using a double-sided tape so the feet don’t move during the pouring or curing process.
Once the mold is prepared, mix the concrete with water to a thick consistency. When you have the desired thickness of concrete, pour it into the box halfway through.
Then fill the plastic cup or planter with sand or pebbles so it becomes heavy and place it inside the concrete box to create a hole to plant things in. Make sure it is centered to have a uniform design or you can choose asymmetry as well.
When the smaller vessel is nice and snug inside the mold, fill in the gaps to achieve the desired height of the planter.
Now let it set for 24-48 hours. Once the concrete is cured, remove the box mold and the cellophane. Take out the planter or cup inside and sand the rough surfaces if you like.
The cellophane creates a primitive sort of texture on the concrete, giving a nice rustic-looking vessel, in which you can plant any low-maintenance plant. We planter a geranium inside ours.
Check out the video tutorial below and let us know what you think of this DIY. Would you be doing it yourself?
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