Reclaimed succulent planter
Use reclaimed wood pallets to make a decorative succulent planter for indoors. Very affordable and easy to make and you can adjust the dimensions to make a larger or smaller planter.
To keep your succulents looking good, water regularly with only small amount of water. The planter does best in a room that receives lot of natural light or in a sunny bathroom or kitchen.
YOU WILL NEED:
Reclaimed wood pallet
Alcolin Ultra wood glue
Acrylic PVA and paintbrush or make your own liming wax
TOOLS:
Optional: Table saw, mitre saw or router
Quick clamps
Orbital sander plus 180-grit sanding pads
Tape measure and pencil
HERE'S HOW:
1. Cut all the required pieces to make the planter: base, 2 sides, 2 ends and 2 dividers.
3. Apply wood glue to the sections before clamping together. Leave overnight.
4. Use a sander to remove any rough edges and sand smooth.
5. At this stage you can use a table saw, mitre saw or router to add decorative grooves around the outside of the box.
6. To finish your planter box you can apply a light whitewashing technique with acrylic PVA, or use a homemade lining wax. Always finish off with a good quality wax or sealer to protect your reclaimed wood planter.
GOOD TO KNOW: Here's an easy whitewashing technique that I used on my pine dining table.
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