DIY Plant Stand.
Submitted by thinkout on June 9, 2009 – 4:55 pm3 Comments
This is a DIY project for two plant stands that are unique and one of a kind. I got the columns about two years ago with the intention of turning them into plant stands for our deck. My father-in-law is going to be so happy next time he comes over to see that I actually finished this project! Although you most likely will not be able to find these same columns, I hope you use this as inspiration for your own project. Start looking at objects differently. Go green. Recycle. Think Outside the Box.
Before
After
INGREDIENTS
- (2) whimsical, funky columns
- (2) plastic planter saucers
- (6) screws of any type
- handsaw reciprocal saw
- drill (with drill-bit the size of the screw and a + drill-bit)
- (2) ferns
- (2) Terra Cotta pots
- 1 set of husbands hands (need only briefly)
Optional:
- Cleaning agent
- Sand-blocks
- Paint or Stain
- Sealant
- Brushes
DIRECTIONS
- Start this project off by finding some whimsical, funky columns. I found these at a wonderful Estate Sale of an eccentric, artsy fellow who’s main passion in life was apparently making lights out of anything. While everyone was in the house sorting through the myriad of art parts I made my way straight to the garage and noticed these immediately. He was in the process of wiring them up for a lamp of some type. I immediately thought of two plant stands for the deck we were building.
- Take the handsaw reciprocal saw and cut off the top part of the columns where the wire is sticking out. One set of husband hands are used at this point to hold the base of the column from vibrating into pieces because reciprocal saws are powerful. It’s important to make sure said husband is not standing in the way of the reciprocal saw exit point because severe damage would occur. Point out this fact to him and ask him to move.
- Place one of the plastic planter saucers on top and drill three pilot holes thru the saucer into the top base of the column. Then (using the + drillbit) screw in (3) screws. I used #7 Pressure Treated screws because I had a big box left over from some other project. I liked these because the box said they won’t rust which is a plus since this will be in contact with water. However, I would have used any old screws I had if these weren’t available. I’m not picky.
- Place one of the terra cotta pots on top of the saucer, centering it over the column. It’s important to use terra cotta pots because the plastic pots the ferns come in will be too light and blow off the cool new plant stand every five minutes! I can attest to this fact, five times.
- Optional – stain, paint and seal the columns for optimal prettiness and sustainability. Of course if you’re like me you will do this step approximately two summers from now all the while thinking to yourself (as you watch the one of a kind plant stand slightly deteriorate each year) “why didn’t I just do that already?!”.
Note: Photos of this step will be added. Eventually.
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Those turned out great! I remember when you got them. Good luck with your new website! I look forward to seeing it unfold!
“Consummatum est”
The “finished” Project looks simply “fantastic” … I really,
like your creative and comprehensive Website. Kudos to CB!
Hello, can you please post some more information on this topic? I would like to read more.