Sharon, obviously 40 years isn't enough time to get jaded over exciting/interesting art/craft projects...

You try one too Sharon! I'm gonna start small as we should but surely will try.

Loved the story too and thanks for sharing.

An artist never gets over the need to create SOMETHING!

Lets try this! You could get a small bag and try this @ge1836 too.

Lets try it!

Lets go Bev! Go get that concrete and make yourself the coolest succulent pot ever!

True Bev, so very true. And this is one of them. I can't remember now but did you ever make ceramic pots. Seems as if you did. Same method is used in draping thin slabs of clay, but working clay is another whole different story. Just the drape method is the same.

Jo is an excellent ceramicist. Amazing what she does with clay! Or did, I think she's into watercolor now more than clay.

But back to the concrete . . . if I could only point my finger and stop this forever rain .

I can't wait to see other people's planters. And learn from your experiences.

I am anxious for my foot to heal a bit more so I can continue with this project. I eventually hope to make a bunch to donate to homeless families that are getting into their homes. The plants in permanent planters will be a home warming gift. One of the members of the bible study I attend on Mondays, said she would donate some plants to the cause. All the plants given will be edibles. That's why I am anxious to start making bigger pots, for holding tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. And others will work on getting fabric donations so we can do it as a group project. Our members come together for the bible study, but all of us have a desire to help the many homeless families we see here, so we have quite a few different projects we are involved in all year long.

I noted the terry cloth planter I made seemed dry this morning, but I will wait until this evening to have a closer look at it, and the other one I made, so they will have a full 48 hours to dry.

But first I have to stop being clumsy and injuring myself.

Sharon and Bev thank you for the instruction link.

Heres another cool link I found on making these!

http://www.thehypertufagardene...

I might try one today!

That's a great link, David! I like the cement gravy description and also that she soaked the fabric twice. That would be a good idea, I think.

Thanks!!

Thank you David some more good info. You guys are awesome.

I liked the two dip idea too Sharon. I think I'm going to try my first today. I could use a wall sconce type for a Rhipsalis I have that could use a new cool home...

Are you going to try one sometime Cinta? These would look great on your patio!

I am really wanting to try this as well, but it must be the monsoon season here for the first time ever and I have nowhere to work in cement except outside. Not a good idea for such delicate projects, I think -- not in the continuous bursts of heavy rain. It would take a few years to cure and would no doubt be porous from rain/hail drops.

Pictures, David!!

We had strong gusts of winds the past couple days here. I am not sure I am steady enough on my feet yet to play with this project for a couple days more yet. Although, I must say that I am a bit leery of my working conditions as all the stands I am using to prop my planters on are almost all cement blocks. I have a few sturdy chunks of wood, but have been unable to come up with other safer ideas - besides buying construction boots. For now, I've been trying to avoid even looking at the area I have the project on hold. My roommate needs to buy some wood for his projects next week, so I am hoping there will be some leftovers.

On my way back from getting x-rays of my foot the other day, I passed by a place doing some remodeling. They had a big pile of concrete chunks. I was so tempted to swing around to see if I could get some of the concrete. They were bigger pieces, and could be made sturdier than what I have. If my roommate had been in the car with me, I know we would have a bunch of concrete stands and tables to work on in our yard. I think if I am patient, something else will present itself.

It was too rainy here today too to get started and I had a plethora of yard waste to help the yard pick up guys to load today too.

The plans and utensils are getting organized however!

Where are you @gg5? These look like something you would excell at and you to @fixpix!

DavidofDeLand said:I liked the two dip idea too Sharon. I think I'm going to try my first today. I could use a wall sconce type for a Rhipsalis I have that could use a new cool home...

Are you going to try one sometime Cinta? These would look great on your patio!

Yes I am going to try but I am in the same postion as Sharon. I cannot believe the rain. It has been raining so much and I do not want to do it in the garage. I want to do it in the yard and leave it to dry. I have all the materials I just need the weather.

DavidofDeLand said:Lets go Bev! Go get that concrete and make yourself the coolest succulent pot ever!

Gee, I have the "cooperative"weather, just not the energy and I hate dealing with wet gooey stuff. Remember Dippity Do in the 60's, anyone? Never have handled cement, plaster of paris, pizza dough, jello, etc. so hate to disappoint. Of course that doesn't mean I can't appreciate all the time and effort and fantastic results that I will be looking forward to seeing from you all in the future for this wonderful type of functional craft...

Bev. Can you even imagine the amount of Dippity Do it took for this hair???? Not a good thing. And it was long then.
Truth is, I'm also dreading the mess but I am so determined to do it.

Cinta, you think we'll ever get a break in this rain.? The project needs several days to cure. I haven't had a bunch of dry days all in a row since maybe last summer. It is a mess!

Hey David - thanks for notifying me on this one, you are right I love the look and think I would do it in a mini version, but I have no where to do something so messy...unless of course I get one of my friends to do this with me...thinking thinking !

Has anyone done this project yet??? Show us pics if you have!

Well, I have to start over. The one planter I thought worked out, didn't.

I am going to give it another try. I thought I'd try it this evening when it cooled off outside. But now all my planters and everything have just gotten dumped on with rain. We haven't had rain in weeks, so I'm not complaining at all. Not one bit.

I'll just keep trying until I get it right.