Cedar Succulent Planter

Make this lovely succulent planter out of 3x3 cedar plank.

I had 1000mm (40'') long piece of 3x3 cedar so I cut in in half to make two of these.
You can make it any length you need/like.

Preferably use rot resistant wood for this project.
If you can't find or buy it you can do this project with any wood, even a driftwood would be great.

Find the middle of your piece and drill a 2'' (50mm) hole but NOT all the way through!
If your drill has speed control set it on the lowest setting (highest torque) and hold the drill securely.

I used 2'' Forstner bit but you can use any type of bit that will give you this hole diameter.

Please, use safety glasses/googles!

PS. This drilling will make a lot of chips :)

Use 1/4'' (6mm) drill bit to drill the drainage holes.

The hole goes through, please see the images.

Use a hand plane to take off the sharp corners and then sand with 120 and 220 grit sandpaper.

Signature Transfer:

I sign my work with ink transfer onto wood.

I use laser printed mirror image of my design and pass it

with thinner onto the wood (it is very easy but takes a bit of practice).

Try it first with something you have laser printed on a normal paper (gloss and ink-jet print won't work).

I used beeswax-oil finish but you can use any finish you like.

I recommend using non-glossy finishes as they ruin the natural beauty of the wood.
Then again, if you like the sparkle and bling - all the power to you!

Use any type of plants to plant your planter (that is a lot of word plant in one sentence).

I like succulents because they are very resistant plants and don't need much water (good for the wood) and confess it, they look beautiful.

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