DIY cubic planter tower
Cool cacti and symmetric succulents are good choices for small pots and as easy-care indoor plants. They need little water and their chunky structural shapes are striking.
What you need:
- 9 pots – the ones used here come from EziBuy and are made of an artificial polymer cement
- Concrete primer (or similar)
- Masking tape
- Paint brush and small roller set
- Test pots in your choosen colours – we used Resene 'Black', 'White', 'Copper Fire', 'Bullion' and 'Silver Aluminium' and the relevant undercoats for each of the metallics.
- Concrete sealer (available in flat, satin or gloss)
- 6 plastic pots of a suitable size for your plants
Method:
Step 1: Mask the painted areas in your chosen design.
Step 2: The correct undercoat will depend on the composition of your pots (eg: For cement-based pots, use a concrete primer)
Apply the undercoat using a small roller or brush, allow to dry.
Step 3: Top coat with your chosen colours. I used masking tape to create the striped effect.
Step 4: Allow to dry, carefully remove the masking tape. Coat with sealer to provide a more durable finish.
Written by Rosie Hughes. First appeared on Stuff.co.nz. Image credit: Rosie Hughes/Stuff.co.nz.
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