You can make interesting vases with this easy DIY concrete vase tutorial using quikcrete cement and regular items from around the house.
Active Time20 minutesmins
Curing time and finishing2 daysd30 minutesmins
Total Time2 daysd50 minutesmins
Course: Flower Crafts/Decor
Materials
Plastic Bowl for mixing cement
Disposable Spoons for mixing
Safety gear (gloves, mask, eyewear) working with cement
Quikrete or other quick curing concrete
Outer containers for the size of the vasemilk cartons, pringle containers
Inner containers to fill the space inside the outer containersmall plastic bottles or tubes
Vegetable oil or cooking spray
Tape to hold the containers together
Sandpaper
Pigment dyesOptional
Instructions
Put on safety gear and mix the cement with water in a plastic bowl until it has a pudding like consistency.
If you want to color the concrete add some pigment powder and stir well. Or add some pigment to just some of the concrete in a separate plastic bowl.
Pour a little of the cement into the bottom of the outer container.
Rub some vegetable oil or cooking spray on the outside of the inner container.
Place the inner container into the poured cement and gently pour more cement around the inner container.
Use tape to tape the inner container flush with the top of the outer container.
Wait 48 hours or more and gently peel away the outer container.
Then twist out the inner container.
Use sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges or unwanted marks.
Notes
Don't leave water inside too long as the concrete is porous and may eventually break down.Leaving the coconut oil bottle inside was a lucky mistake and something you may want to do. You can also find commercial sealers to try.