DIY Hover Plant

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DIY Hover Plant

Hover plant made with tin beer can and cigar box

Floating magnetic planter

Materials

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  1. cigar box
  2. old tin beer can
  3. levitation device (this is the one I am using)

Wiring

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Drill a .5" hole in the back of the cigar box for the power cord to feed through

Wiring

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Feed the power cord through

Wiring

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Connect the power cord to the magnet base

Planter

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Cut the top off of an old tin beer can using a standard kitchen can opener

Planter

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By using a tin can, there is no need for glue since the magnetic disk will hold tight, however if you choose to use an aluminum can (or any other material for the planter) glue will be required

Hover Plant

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The plant used in the photo is a succulent (which requires soil), however I highly recommend using air plants since they are much lighter.