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    Home » Gardening

    Makers Mix Concrete Mini Planters

    by Patti Estep · Aug 14, 2016

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    Learn how to easily create concrete mini planters with Makers Mix concrete compound and their handy molds.

    Makers Mix Planters - Makers Mix Pots with plants

    My cousin Michael Assisle, aka "The Glueologist," sent me a new product he is working with from Beacon, called Makers Mix Concrete. He also sent me one of their sweet little molds, so I thought it would fun to make a couple of concrete mini planters.

    These were a breeze to make. You still needed to be careful by wearing gloves and a mask, but the process was much faster than my hypertufa project.  Not exactly the same, but similar.

    Makers Mix Planters - Materials

    Materials

    Makers Mix
    Makers Mix Mold
    Bowl 
    Measuring cup
    Plastic spoon
    Water
    Gloves
    Face Mask

    Makers Mix Planters - No Food Materials

    Look around the house for an old plastic bowl and extra 1 cup measuring cup and mark them "No Food," as you will not want to use these for anything food related in the future. You could also pick them up at the dollar store.

    All you need to do is mix up the Makers Mix Concrete in a bowl with water according to the directions. I was able to make two pots and there is still some left over. 

    Then just pour the mix into the mold.

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    Makers Mix Planters - Weighted Mold

    Tamp down on the table to remove any air bubbles, and then weigh it down for about 30 minutes before unmolding.

    Note: Get rid of any excess product by wiping out your bowl with paper towels and throw them in the trash. Do not try to rinse any leftover product down the drain.

    Makers Mix Planters - Unmolding Planter

    Here's what it looks like after 30 minutes.

    Makers Mix Planters - Planter straight from mold

    Here's what it looks like flipped over, 24 hours later.  To top edge is a little rugged which I like, but you can easily smooth it out with sandpaper, or a metal file.

    Makers Mix Planters - Planter after 24 hours

    At this point, you can also paint your pot. They also sell pigment colors that you can add to the wet mix for a some added color.

    Makers Mix Planters - Planter with pebbles

    Adding Plants

    These pots do not have any drainage holes, however, you can place some pebbles on the bottom to help prevent root rot. Activated charcoal would be another great option.

    Makers Mix Planters - Maiden Hair Fern in pot

    A fern like this Maiden Hair would be a good candidate for this pot, because it likes a good deal of water and doesn't need a lot of sunlight, so you can put it in a variety of spots indoors and out.

    Makers Mix Planters - succulent in plastic pot

    Another plant option would be a succulent which typically has a shallow root system.

    Makers Mix Planters - succulent with some moss

    Here a little trick: Keep the plant in its original container and cover with moss.

    Makers Mix Planters - succulent potted with moss

    This way you can take out the pot and water as needed, leaving the pot in the sink or somewhere to totally drain, and then place it back in the concrete planter.

    Concrete Mini PlantersMakers Mix Planters - Makers Mix Pots side by side

    I really love the way these mini concrete planters turned out. Talk about instant gratification. 30 minutes is a super fast amount of time for this concrete to set up.  Having to wait only one day to paint or use them is another bonus. 

    Hmmm, I think I have a perfect spot on the windowsill in my office for these two beauties.

    Concrete Mini Planters
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    Makers Mix Concrete Mini Planters

    Make a couple of fun DIY concrete mini planters. These are just adorable and can be used indoors or out. Wouldn't they make a sweet gift too?
    Prep Time15 minutes mins
    Active Time45 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: DIY Projects
    Yield: 1 Planter
    Author: Patti Estep
    Cost: $10-$15

    Equipment

    • Beacon Makers Mix Molds Round
    • Makers Mix Signature Crafts Lightweight Concrete

    Materials

    • Makers Mix
    • Makers Mix Mold
    • Bowl
    • Measuring cup
    • Plastic spoon
    • Water
    • Gloves
    • Face Mask

    Instructions

    • Mix up the Makers Mix Concrete in a bowl with water according to the directions.
    • Pour the mix into the mold.
    • Tamp down on the table to remove any air bubbles, and then weigh it down for about 30 minutes before unmolding.
    • Once you unmold, do not rinse any extra product down the drain.
    • Use a paper towel to wipe the bowl down.
    • You can smooth the concrete planter with sandpaper, or a metal file.
    • You can paint the pot if you want, or keep it natural.
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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    Comments

    1. Lisa

      August 14, 2016 at 9:47 pm

      Love, love, love this! I want to make one. I have a huge patch of moss if you need more!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 15, 2016 at 11:57 am

        Hi Lisa,

        So glad you like it and for the moss offer!
        Have a great week!
        Patti

        Reply
    2. CC

      August 14, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Where do you find this product

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 15, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        Hi CC,

        The website for this product is: makers-mix.com but it says you can find it on Joanns Fabrics and crafts in most cities.
        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply
    3. Mike

      August 14, 2016 at 11:05 am

      These came out great! Love how you made two different style plantings, the possibilities are endless! Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 14, 2016 at 1:32 pm

        Hi Mike,

        Thank you for introducing me to this product. It was very easy to work with and has a lot of versatility.
        Have a great week!
        Patti

        Reply
    4. Denise wright

      August 14, 2016 at 7:26 am

      That's a great tip about the container.... you are so good at that stuff! Love how these turned out. You make me want to have more plants in my life.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 14, 2016 at 7:37 am

        Ah Ha!! You've caught on to mind crafty plans to make everyone want to grow more plants!!
        😉
        Thanks for stopping by,
        Patti

        Reply

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