Turn this planter into a farmhouse succulent dream!
Step 1: Unscrew the wooden planter from the metal frame. Step 2: Sand the wooden planter gently, smoothing out any imperfections Step 3: Dip a rag into your stain and gently rub all over the wooden planter. Wipe off any excess. Let dry overnight. Step 4: Using a clean rag, dip it in your sealer. I used Watco Danish Oil. This sealer soaks into the wood and provides a smooth matte finish. It is NOT a shiny top coat. Rub thoroughly all over the wooden planter. Wipe off any excess. Let dry overnight. (Use any sealer that you want, for the finish you are looking for.) Step 5: Trace the shape of the planter on the foam block. Cut inside the line, the block will be smaller than your tracing because of the top edge of the planter. You will need to trim the foam until it fits snuggly inside the planter. Be sure to only slice off small pieces at a time. Use the scraps to add additional pieces in any gaps, to ensure the foam stays in place. Step 6: Prepare your faux succulents. You'll need the wire cutters to trim the ends. If your succulent has many stems, trim the ones on the outer edges. Step 7: Poke holes into the floral foam with your screwdriver. Then shove the stems as far into the foam as you can. Continue until you have all the succulents arranged in the foam. Step 8: Prepare the moss. Mine was in a big clump and I had to pull apart strands. Lay it around the base of the succulents to see how it will fit. Step 9: Squirt lots of white glue onto the floral foam and attach the moss. Add moss all across the back and any empty spaces between succulents. You want to cover up all of the floral foam. Step 10:
Carefully fit the wooden planter back into the metal frame. Screw the frame to the planter. Hang it on the wall and enjoy!
2 Comments
Virginia
3/6/2021 07:37:22 pm
What a cool project1 does the finished planter hang up, or does it sit on a surface?
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Ana
3/9/2021 09:38:15 am
It hangs on the wall. I'll add a photo of that. Thanks for your comment.
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AuthorAna is a designer and maker. She has a Bachelors in Art from Lewis & Clark College and a Masters in Education from Portland State University. Ana has worked as a graphic designer, color designer, footwear developer, elementary teacher and media specialist. Her passions include books, outdoors, and creating. Ana enjoys sewing, photography, painting, collage, embroidery, jewelry making, gardening and being outside. ArchivesCategories |