See more ideas about concrete diy, concrete crafts, concrete planters. Not sure if that’s the same thing or not ). Thanks for this tutorial. Push the wood down so that concrete rises up … Super EASY! By signing up you are agreeing to receive emails according to our privacy policy. (video shows more footage.. Scroll down for video). Making Styrofoam Planters – It’s Almost Hypertufa ! Would plain old quikrete serve the function as what you used? Then use the eraser side of your pencil and add indents to both sides of her nose as well as creating two nostrils for her. . Follow your dreams!, i just find a maniqui head and cut the part of the head and now is ready to put a plan one i take the hair out and plant to put a plant like hair look so nice you aidea is very cool too thanks to share. Thank you!! 's board "DIY Cement Planters" on Pinterest. Heather, Hi Heather, I’m so happy to hear you liked these! pinned it, followed you, shared this on F & visited here to coment. AWWWE thanks Angela your ssso sweet! This is so amazing! But I didn’t loose hope! Always wear gloves when handling the concrete. I really wanted to try pottery class at one point but it was kind of pricey (out of highschool) and I was in the process of getting married. It should grow real moss. I actually enjoyed working with shapecrete A LOT! Planters: Quikrete Countertop Mix, about $16 for an 80-pound bag. Also, I went to college and stuff. ( already have more projects planned ). Apr 23, 2014 - Adding Styrofoam to cement instead of gravel is a great way to make a lightweight solution and recycle some of that excess foam that is found in nearly every box shipped with a delicate item. The possibilities are endless with this stuff! These Concrete Planters will not blow over like other outdoor planters on the market today. The moss should stick right to it. Thank you Pamela LOL! My awesome neighbor let me use her beautiful yard for the photo shoot! That’s it!! So beautiful. Hi Barbara, wow that’s not good. What a creative idea. Following that as before use your fingers and lightly smooth it out. Depending on the job, you can use foam concrete … I’m glad you could find it online. They look like they are from a garden shop!!! Hi Goosey, I’m not sure what your experience was with shapecrete. I learned it works best if you sculpt the main features of the face before going into the details. I hope this inspired you to make your own concrete head planters! That’s it! OOOH yes. I am so excited to try this product now. Jul 5, 2018 - These homemade Cement Head Planters will look fantastic around your garden. Great idea! Your very welcome Gail and thank you I’m so happy you liked this idea. 1. The shapecrete didn’t mix up easily using the companies’ formula. Wow that really sucks. . Tape it off a bit at the top to keep the concrete from entering the tube when you’ll be coating it. I have always wanted one of those garden heads. Also.., I promise it’s a lot easier to make then it looks. If you want real moss I’ve heard people blend moss with buttermilk and apply it. If not sure, do Google fiberglass and safety. That’s so awesome! You can create your own planter at home with 2 containers and a few tools. Questions arose: Could I coat it with cement? Thank You, Great job on the heads. Approved. Inner forms, obviously, should be simpler, because the inside of the pot is not going to be visible. I’m like you, it’ll sit there for a while… to scared to start. This article will teach you how to build a garden sculpture using a Styrofoam form, which is then covered with a concrete shell. Thank you so much Lisa I’m so happy to hear you loved them! Finally sort of finished but it is real lumpy. Adding Styrofoam to cement instead of gravel is a great way to make a lightweight solution and recycle some of that excess foam that is found in nearly every box shipped with a delicate item. I ordered this online at Home Depot. 2. Make sure the circle looks even when looking at her head from the front. Once the concrete sets, it should come right off and not get stuck. I’m going to try a thin paste to paint onto the finished head to smooth it out. Using LiteForm insulated concrete forms for the walls of the new CENEX convenience store/gas station in Jackson, Neb., will result in a sturdier building and help with sound control, said Murray White, general contractor for the building project. I am a long-time contributor to MAKE magazine and makezine.com. I looked on line and they all say discontinued? Hi Ciara, I think I found something. I have been shopping around for shapecrete and cannot find a supplier….could you tell me where to purchase some….thank you. To do this I simply watered down black acrylic paint with a lot of water and brushed it on outlining the facial features. This seems to be the thing that kept it moldable and help the concrete sorta in place. Thank you Cheryl! If can’t get a hold of some fitted gloves use whichever gloves you can get as much as possible and once you get to the finer details like making the eyes and nose you can use bare hands for smoothing. When it comes to outdoor planters, don't be afraid to dream big! Let’s try making a Styrofoam planter which will look almost like hypertufa. Use your hands to do this. They did take a few hours to make so it required lots of patience. Hi, Lily, what is the name of the plant used on the female head? Thank you. I have plenty of Garden Projects to keep me busy now, lol. Carve the foam. Cost: $30-$35 Keep in mind you’ll have concrete left over if you make only one planter. Hypertufa Molds Use found & salvaged items to create rustic garden art. It mainly focuses on creating durable planters for our plants. Okay so to add more character I decided to give my head planter a mossy look. Sorry I couldn’t find any other way of describing it. So i created one yesterday!! You did a beautiful job with yours! I dunno just an idea. LilyArdor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I noticed her chin was very small so I added A LOT of concrete to pull her chin out more and added way more concrete to create bigger cheeks. Try to get it cheaply on the “Mistakes” bin at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Please don’t be. STEP 3: ShapeCrete Hypertufa Mix I’ll take that! We use cookies to make wikiHow great. Spread it out working your way all the way around keeping in mind where the eyes and nose originally were. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 39,045 times. I can’t believe they’re that easy to make too. $30-$35  Keep in mind you’ll have concrete left over if you make only one planter. Love this idea.. Hi Brenda, OH NO!! Yes that’s so true all the cool stuff is usually so over priced. If you want to add a base like I did. function ml_webform_success_1371752(){var r=ml_jQuery||jQuery;r(".ml-subscribe-form-1371752 .row-success").show(),r(".ml-subscribe-form-1371752 .row-form").hide()}, Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. This is the neatest thing I have seen in a lonnnggg time and This article has been viewed 39,045 times. I love the look. Has anyone found it anywhere else? Sorry to hear they stopped carrying it. May 29, 2020 - Explore Elaine Sharp's board "Concrete casting" on Pinterest. . Not bad! They sound lovely! Jun 5, 2017 - Styrofoam planters are the lightest version of "hypertufa" planters and so easy to make. It’s going to be to much fun. How-To: Styrofoam Concrete. Thanks for providing good instruction, tips, photos. You can always mix more later. Scoop to form a cavity. Home Depot doesn’t carry the product anymore, I can’t find it on Amazon, and I don’t live near a Sutherland’s store. Here’s what the consistency of your concrete should look like once mixed. In durable materials like fiber cement and cast iron, our extra large outdoor planters are perfect for large-scale plantings and even trees. I’ve got to do this!!!! Even if they don’t come out perfect, funky heads would look wonderful. That’s what I’ll be sharing with you today! Jun 26, 2019 - Explore paxdev . Next start by adding a little bit of water to your bucket and mix in the concrete. You should totally make some! Surpurp job! Since I made a cement leaf using a huge rhubarb leaf for the pattern, I have to try this. Love that idea. My best bet would be to buy some fiberglass fibers ( I think they even make some specifically for concrete) amazon sells some and find a concrete mix that has a fine texture with at least 40 minute working time? Then to finish it, coat the inside of the planter with concrete. Sorry I couldn’t find any other way of describing it. : FM-SO-29-00 Effective Date: July 18, 2018 The project Styroment: A Cement Styrofoam Planter for Plantitos and Plantitas is a project that focuses on environment protection and materials recreation. Your email address will not be published. 2) Hollow out or “core” the center . I shared it on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/enaidsilverwolf/. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. Adding Styrofoam to cement instead of gravel is a great way to make a lightweight solution and recycle some of that excess foam that is found in nearly every box shipped with a delicate item. First, cut off the Styrofoam head with a kitchen knife and scoop out the Styrofoam with a spoon to form a cavity. It keeps your packages from getting damaged, but it's a nuisance to get rid of. , Wow, you ARE an artist. SELECT STORE & BUY. HAHA! May 16, 2016 - Explore Pat Baker's board "Cement planters", followed by 202 people on Pinterest. also found out it’s not fiberglass fibers they use it’s called PVA fibers. Happy Crafting and thank you so much for sharing! Glad you liked it Gloria you’re very welcome. OOH that sounds so cool! Besides being so expensive they are hard to find. Find concrete forms at Lowe's today. I’m glad you loved it! I’ll see you all in the next post! Thanks for sharing this Tammy . Hi Barbara, I believe it’s been discontinued. I love this so much! A little background on the subject… I have never ever attempted to work with clay or sculpt any sort of figure or object. Your email address will not be published. Your concrete coating should be about 1/2 inches in thickness all the way around. Happy DIYing! 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