Make concrete planters at home with easy-to-use DIY cement craft supplies. Perfect for creating minimalist planters that can even be used to make candles in. Great for beginners, crafters, and plant lovers.. You can read step by step instructions on my bl...callitadiy.com/crafting-concrete-planters
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Cement
Molds
Extras
Make it a candle!
Cement
This quick drying cement cures withing a few hours
This cement is super easy to work with, just add water and mix.
Rapid Set 55 lbs. Cement All Multi-Purpose Construction Material & Non- ...
I prefer cement all, but this is a little more accessible since it is able to be ordered on Amazon. They both work!
Hartline 10006 Rockite Cement 5 Lb White
Molds
Silicone molds can be expensive. These are the best, most affordable molds I have found
There are a bunch of molds you can get I like these they are good quality and more affordable than others I've seen
2 Pack DIY Cylinder Resin Silicone Molds 2.95"
This makes a 6 inch pot. Love the quality and this one is super easy to get out of the mold.
Large Round Silicone Planter Mold - Reusable
This mold can be tricky to get the concrete to sit in all of the fluted bits, but with a little bit of practice this one is really pretty
Large Striped Silicone Storage Bowl Mold
If you can't seem to perfect the fluted mold or don't want to take on that challenge, this is a good alternative
Large Round Concrete Flower Pot Mold Tray
Extras
These are all things you don't necessarily need ,but might want
I use acrylic paint to affordable and easily color the cement
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Matte Colors
optional, but I especially like to use this when I make planters
Eco Advance Concrete/Masonry Siloxane Spray
These are really helpful for easy quick clean up.
Norpro Silicone Bowl Set 3 Piece Red 1019R
These are helpful for mixing and easy to clean
Silicone Spatula 4-piece Heat-Resistant Set
I use this to cut out stencils if I want to stencil something onto the dried cement
Fiskars Detail Craft Knife with Protective Cover
Use this to tape down your stencil onto the solid concrete
Scotch Greener Masking Tape 0.94in x 60yd
Use this to drill a hole into your concrete planter for a drainage hole.
TITGGI Drill Bits & Power Drill Parts
If you really get into making many planters you might want to get acrylic paint in bulk as you do need quite a bit to color the cement
Mont Marte Signature Acrylic Paint Set 500ml
Make it a candle!
The planter vessels make a good candle too if you forego the drainage hole. Makes for a great gift.
If you want to turn your concrete planter into a candle this kit has everything you need.
