It is picture heavy, short, has a lot of chapters, a very specific #aesthetic, and no long blocks of text. It's neither quite what I was looking for or what I expected, though. It isn't bad, necessarily, and for some people the nods to an online community and photo tips are probably very helpful, but it's not so much my thing - my Instagram is shit and I have every intention of keeping it that way. Available at RRP £12.99.This book is quite social media friendly, which I wasn't expecting because I had no idea of the authors beforehand. These projects are taken from How to Raise a Plant and Make it Love you Back by Erin Harding and Morgan Doane, published by Laurence King Publishing. Place the legs near the center and equidistant from one another.Ī plastic container can be reused after the drying period, so it’s easy to make multiples if you have all your materials set up before you start mixing and pouring. You’ll need to work fast once you pour because most cement mixes dry fairly fast.
Otherwise, find pre-cut dowels at a craft store or cut them at home if you have the necessary equipment.Īlso, before you pour, decide where in the container you want to place the legs. Many hardware and big-box stores will make cuts for you if you purchase materials from them. Note that they will be placed about 6-12mm into the cement, so build that in if you have a specific height in mind. Cement is heavy, and so it’s important that the thickness of the top should be appropriate for the thickness of the legs don’t make a 5cm top to be supported by 3mm dowels.Ĭut the legs to the desired height.
Use a marker pen to create a fill line (we recommend 1.5 – 5cm. Any notches, creases, divots, or words in your container will be visible on your finished product, so look for something smooth.īefore pouring the mixed quick-drying cement into the container, decide how thick you want the top to be. Cardboard containers can work if the perfect shape can’t be found in plastic, but plastic produces a smoother finish. For example, if you want a square stand, use a square container. The bottom of the container you choose as your mold will become the top of your plant stand, so, if you are going for a particular look, choose carefully. When finished, doll it up by adding painted stripes to the wooden legs, or even paint the cement to match the decor in your home. Of course, you can make just about anything into a plant stand, from a stack of vintage books to a side table, but if you’re like us and you’ve got that DIY spirit, this project will allow you to have something unique for your home, true to your own style. How to Raise a Plant and Make it Love You Backįor plants with trailing habits, such as Peperomia prostrata or Senecio rowleyanus, a plant stand helps to accentuate the beauty of the long foliage strands.
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