{"id":3691,"date":"2023-08-02T20:20:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T20:20:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=3691"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:36:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:36:57","slug":"these-diy-concrete-planters-cost-less-than-a-dollar-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2023\/08\/02\/these-diy-concrete-planters-cost-less-than-a-dollar-to-make\/","title":{"rendered":"These DIY Concrete Planters Cost Less Than a DOLLAR to Make!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Make pretty DIY concrete planters with a cheap bag of cement mix.<\/em><\/p>\n

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These DIY<\/a> concrete planters are such a fun and frugal project!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You’ve gotta try making these pretty DIY cement flower pots using a cheap bag of concrete mix. I love it when a project turns out super cute while going easy on the budget! 🙌<\/p>\n

If you have some patience and a heart for DIY projects, you’ll love making these concrete planters and will want to experiment with various shapes and sizes. You can even have fun painting them if desired when they’re finished hardening. Some readers have suggested incorporating cement colorant from the hardware store<\/a> as another option.<\/p>\n

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I’m obsessed with how these DIY cement planters turned out!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When finished, these cement flower pots look so on-trend and are gorgeous. In my opinion, they would make such a thoughtful gift for a birthday, Mother’s Day, or Teacher Appreciation<\/a>. They would also be the perfect frugal wedding decor or a gorgeous way to beautify your own space.<\/p>\n

And really, these don’t have to be planters exclusively. Other ideas would be to use them as candle holders, to put your jewelry in, or even as a soap tray for the sink. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n

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Grab some inexpensive supplies for your concrete planters.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

I bought an entire 94-pound bag of concrete mix for about $15, and I have most of it left over for other projects. I asked the folks at The Home Depot which concrete to use for planters, and they directed me to this Portland cement<\/a> because it’s a finer texture, without the sand and gravel, which produced the look I was going for.<\/p>\n

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Just be sure to take someone strong enough to lift it, as I had to put out a mayday call for hubby to come to rescue me and my heavy concrete mix. 😅<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Look around the house for containers first.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You’ll need to find an outer container and then a smaller item to fit inside to make a mold for each planter. For the molds, I used old plastic Tupperware and food containers. These are containers I would not use again for food, so make sure to pick molds you won’t miss.<\/p>\n

The thrift store or Dollar Tree may be good places to look for molds if you can’t find things around the house. Consider using a milk carton or re-purpose miscellaneous food packages, like sour cream or other food tubs, that you could cut away and recycle after. Just make sure the mold is sturdy enough to hold its shape when the concrete is poured inside.<\/p>\n

Amazon.com<\/a> is one spot to look for a good selection of reusable silicone molds<\/a> if you plan on making a lot of planters!<\/p>\n

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More DIY tips for how to make concrete planters: <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n