DIY cubic planter tower
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>What you need:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>9 pots – the ones used here come from EziBuy and are made of an artificial polymer cement</li>
<li>Concrete primer (or similar)</li>
<li>Masking tape</li>
<li>Paint brush and small roller set</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Concrete sealer (available in flat, satin or gloss)</li>
<li>6 plastic pots of a suitable size for your plants</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Method:</strong></p>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Mask the painted areas in your chosen design. </p>
<p><strong>Step 2:</strong> The correct undercoat will depend on the composition of your pots (eg: For cement-based pots, use a concrete primer) </p>
<p>Apply the undercoat using a small roller or brush, allow to dry. </p>
<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Top coat with your chosen colours. I used masking tape to create the striped effect.</p>
<p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Allow to dry, carefully remove the masking tape. Coat with sealer to provide a more durable finish. </p>
<p><em>Written by Rosie Hughes. First appeared on <a href="http://www.stuff.co.nz/"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stuff.co.nz</span></strong></a></em>. <strong>Image credit: Rosie Hughes/Stuff.co.nz.</strong></p>
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