The concrete trend in interiors is just as strong as ever and what’s not to love about this raw and beautiful product?!
Today we show you how to create a large concrete planter, a perfect way to decorate an outdoor tabletop.
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![Pinterest image for concrete planter](http://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Pinterest-image-for-concrete-planter.png)
Items you will need:
- Cement
- Sand
- Mixing bowl and spoon
- Two plastic moulds
- Paint (we used Coral Serenade and Black Pitch by Haymes)
- Paint brush
- Masking tape
- Plants
- Pebbles
Steps:
1. Mix up a batch of concrete following the instructions on the packet. You want to make enough to fill your plastic mould at least 5cm deep. We used a large plastic basin that is 40cm diameter and needed around half a bucket of concrete.
![Mix concrete](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/1_Mix-concrete.jpg)
2. While the concrete is wet, sit your smaller mould inside (this will be where you plant your succulents). We used a small plastic bowl with a diameter of 15cm and placed it off-centre.
![Pour concrete into plastic mould](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/2_Pour-concrete-into-plastic-mould-.jpg)
3. Allow to dry for 72 hours and then remove the moulds.
![Remove from mould](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/3_Remove-from-mould.jpg)
4. Use masking tape to create a pattern. You could use more than two colours or try different shapes and patterns such as triangles.
![Tape pattern](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4_Tape-pattern.jpg)
5. Paint two coats of paint and once dry, remove the tape and plant your succulents.
![Paint large concrete planter](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/5_Paint-planter.jpg)
![Plant succulents close up in Large Concrete Planter](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/6_Plant-succulents.jpg)
![cluster of pot plants and finished Large Concrete Planter](https://stylecurator.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/7_Finished-planter.jpg)
Be sure to water your plants at least once a week. Will you give this DIY large concrete planter tutorial a go? Let us know in the comments below!
Hi Gina, I’m going to give this a go, just a quick question though. Did you coat your molds with anything to stop the concrete sticking to them? The reason I am asking is that i will probably make a few of them & would like to re use the molds if possible. Great idea though cheers!
Hi Vik, good question! I didn’t coat the moulds but they were completely smooth so the concrete popped out easily. If you want to play it safe, I have seen some people use spray oil to coat the inside surfaces before pouring concrete which would help them to come out easily 🙂
Really cute and looks easy enough. I like the idea of a few of these in different sizes.
So easy, just be sure to let the concrete dry fully or it will crumble. And love the idea of mixing a few of these in different sizes (and shapes) 🙂