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How to Make Upcycled Planters with Basic Plastic Planters

Dress up inexpensive nursery planters with this simple DIY upcyceld planter tutorial. You will never know they started out as cheap plastic flower pots.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: DIY Projects
Yield: 1 Flower Pot
Cost: $5

Equipment

  • Paint Brush
  • Plastic Spoon or Knife

Materials

  • Plastic Nursery Pots
  • Plant
  • Pre-Mixed White Grout
  • White Paint
  • Decorative Bowl

Instructions

  • Paint the pot with primer.
  • Spread the grout all over the pot using a plastic spoon or knife.
  • Let dry for 4 hours.
  • Spray a little cooking spray on the decorative bowl and stamp the pot.
  • Bring inside and let it dry for 48 hours.
  • Paint the pot with gray and green craft paint to give it an aged cement look.
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