Nothing is more difficult than trying to decide on how to decorate an empty wall. Sometimes, you are looking for something out of the ordinary and eye catching to spruce up your wall and we have just the thing.
This is just the thing if you are looking for something eye catching and unique to spruce up your wall.
Make your own wall mounted flower container.
Using nothing but a few power tools and a PVC pipe, you can create an instant conversation starter.
And here is how:
Take a PVC pipe, any length that you choose and mark the centre of the pipe and then mark every 4cm.
Then take a power drill with a spade bit and drill holes along the length of your PVC pipe as marked.
You could also opt to cut a hole in the pipe with a simple cutter or carpet knife, but it is easier with the drill. And you are less likely to cut yourself.
Use a Dremel MultiTool and cutting disk to cut out the remaining jagged edges and then sand the pipe smooth.
Use a Dremel MultiTool and cutting disk to cut out the remaining jagged edges and then sand the pipe smooth.
You are going to need end caps for the pipe. You can cut these out of PVC sheet, plexi-glass or even scrap pine.
Cut your chosen bits to size and fit the caps into both ends of the pipe.
Now the pipe is ready to be painted.
You can choose to use Rust-Oleum Universal spray to paint, as it bonds well with the pipe.
Make sure to spray the pipe in a well ventilated area, and then leave it to dry overnight.
Drill two holes in the back side of the pipe, for hanging purposes. Then glue two pen caps from the inside into the holes and leave it to dry.
Your plants are going to need something to grab hold of in there, so push florists sponge into the pipe.
Florist sponge serves as a substitute for earth and will not fall out of the tube when it is hanging on the wall.
You can get florist sponge at any florist, craft or hobby store.
The great thing about florist sponge is that it stores about 10 times its volume of water, which means your arrangement will only need to be topped up about once a week.
Stick a few of your favourite plants (that do not need a lot of water) into the tube, hang on the wall and wait for the compliments to start rolling in.
Article courtesy of: www.home-dzine.co.za