Steps // 1. Cut the 2×4 into four 18” pieces and two 10” pieces (NOTE: the 10” measurement is based on the circumference of our planter going into this stand, so your measurements will change if you use a different size planter)
2. Rip the four 18” boards in half vertically (hot dog style). Note that this is not necessary depending on the boards you buy or you could just have a chunkier style of planter, we wanted our legs to be skinnier with the wood we already had.
3. Take the four 10” boards, and measure 4 1/4” from each side, which will leave you with a 1 1/2” notch to cut out. You can either use atable saw (by setting the blade height to cut halfway through the board, 1 3/4 inches here) or router out the notches. Dealers choice 😉
4. Hand-fit the 10” support boards to fit nicely (each 2×4 is a bit different, so you may need to widen the gap a bit).
Assembly // 1. Lay the 18” boards on their side and pre-drill holes from the boards into the 10” support boards. The shorter stand has the top of the support board 6” from the ground, the taller stand has it 10” from the ground, but it is up to you how tall you want your planter to be!
2. Be sure to put the ripped side of the board inward where they will connect to the supports.
3. Put 2 screws into the board to support it, flip and repeat the process to connect the other leg.
4. To make the other leg of the stand, make sure the notch is opposite so that the two sets of legs will fit into each other. (One top notch, one bottom notch)
5. Add two small holes in the bottom of your planter with a drill to allow for water drainage. I’m not sure if this is necessary with every kind of plant, we actually didn’t do it for these because they don’t require much watering.
Not mentioned in diagram: super cute sandals that are totally impractical for woodworking 😉
You can screw the legs together at the notch to make the planter one piece, but keeping them independently gives greater flexibility for non-level ground. You can decide to stain or coat with an outdoor sealant. If outdoor, use SPAR varnish which must be applied outdoor, in very well ventilated area.
And there you have it! Drop your copper planter into your new stand, and make a new home for your favorite plants!!
These are so good, must make!
These are gorgeous – I'm loving the copper!! I can pretend to be ambitious and say I'm going to make these BUT I will just admire your handy work instead 😉 Haha.
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Amazing planters! I will attempt to make it too! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness! I love the planters (and the sandals!) When I saw them on Instagram, I was sure that you had got them from West Elm.
Those planters turned out so well – what a great idea!
I actually like your much better than your inspo! Great job!!
Ahh, thank you!!
Thank you Emily!
So sweet of you, thank you!
Nice work!! Yours are way cuter than the ones from West Elm!
You are so creative! Love you sandals too!
xo
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These turned out freakin amazing!!!
I am so obsessed with these! can you just make me some? 😉
These are fantastic!
How are you doing (sorry my poor language ! Beg 're pardon. I come from Belgium so French) Congratulations it's amazing. & your "feet" are so beautiful so these shoes are original. It's really a good idea …a GREAT idea & thanks for this "gift" . So cute & cheap "You 're a Great Designer" (belgian humor O.K. but these planters come from a very creatif brain ) Sympathy . Take care. Vi( On FB I've a page special Deco so I share there . )
Bonjour, j’aimerai savoir si on peut commander les pots de plantes en cuivre rosé ?