Diy Large Concrete Planters Molds

Large planters need large molds and that can require a separate diy project.

Diy large concrete planters molds. Concrete plant pots and garden globes. I used my hands wearing nitrile gloves to really push it into the corners and compact it. A large concrete mixing tray. A utility knife or circular saw optional a tape measure how to make your own diy concrete planters step.

Once finished the foliage and bright blooms of your plants create vivid contrast with the textured gray container. How to make molds for concrete planters. Medium or smaller planters use thick cardboard boxes plastic containers buckets or bowls. Recycle cardboard to make your own concrete mold instructions here and make a set of these modular mini planters for a desk or wall.

You could make a wooden mold out of reclaimed wood. Depending on the size and shape of the planter you want there are many options. Use old plastic containers to make gift sized concrete pots and upcycle an old globe light to make a garden globe. We made our first one 24 tall.

Concrete planters are made using a small container and a large container as molds. Decide how tall you want your planter to be. Let s say you want a planter that looks somewhat like the one on thissortaoldlife. Maybe you could repurpose an old door or some cabinet fronts.

Large planters build using laminate boards with screws cover joints with silicone caulking. A shovel for mixing caulking gun. How far you push in the interior container will affect the thickness of the walls of your finished concrete planter.