I have been fascinated with concrete. My home has concrete floors. I just love the natural beauty of it. This will be my first concrete project. It’s a fun medium for me and I am excited to demonstrate how to make concrete vases by using a mold and concrete mix. Once you learn on this small vase you can experiment with a variety of containers, tubes, and hollow objects for vases of all sizes and shapes. I will create the cutest mini concrete succulent planters. These little planters will look perfect on the shelves.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Buddy Artisan Concrete Mix
- Silicone Planter Mold
- Mixing Stick
- Oyster Shell Pigment
- Mixing Bowl
1/4 cup of water (mix ratio is 1 part water to 3 parts Artisan Concrete Fast Setting Mix)
Warning: Wear eye and breathing protection plus rubber gloves as you gradually add water. to concrete mix according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 1: Combine all dry ingredients
In mixing bucket, combine the concrete mix, color pigment.
Step 2: Add the water
Slowly add the water using a mixing stick. The concrete texture should look and feel a little thicker than paint.
Adding extra water to the mixture if its thick to make it easier to pour into the mold.
Step 3: Pour the concrete into the mold
The mixture should flow into the mold easily, but not thick. Pour it half way and let settle into the crevices, then pour the remainder. Let sit for 3 hours.
Step 4: Taking the concrete out of the mold
When releasing the concrete planters just flip the mold inside out slowly. It will come out easily.
Now that you’ve made your first mini vase. Make vases from other empty containers using PVC pipes or plastic bottles of different sizes. Whatever you choose for a mold, it needs to be thin to cut away after the concrete cure .
Maggie @ Maggie Overby Studios says
October 20, 2016 at 12:18 amLove those little planters but then againI’m a sucker for geometrics.
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 1:28 amThanks Maggie, I love them too! Hope your week goes well.
Maria
Amanda says
October 20, 2016 at 2:13 amThey look great! I’m such a huge fan of Buddy Rhodes!
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:51 pmI am in love with them an I want to make a table next! Thanks Maria
Ariel says
October 20, 2016 at 2:56 amI love that Buddy Rhodes concrete! These are so cute, and will be perfect for your space.
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:51 pmThanks Ariel, so much fun to work with!
Brittany Goldwyn says
October 20, 2016 at 11:42 amThose planters are adorable! Pinning 🙂
Brittany Goldwyn says
October 20, 2016 at 11:43 amP.S., where are the silicone molds from? Did I overlook that?
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:49 pmYou can get them from That link on my blog, I don’t make anything its just for a helpful reference here is the link look under molds http://buddysartisanmix.com/ Thanks Maria
Vicki and Jennifer 2 Bees in a Pod says
October 20, 2016 at 11:49 amGosh Martha – our fingers are crossed for you that your prints arrive in time! In the meantime – your concrete planters are adorable! You make it looks so easy. Cheers to a great week!
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:44 pmYes I hope Yikes!
Thanks for stopping by.
Maria
Cassie Bustamante says
October 20, 2016 at 12:55 pmthese are adorable! love the faceted molds you used!
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:44 pmThey are so easy to use, I love them, will be making a ton for gifts. The mix goes a long way.
Thanks Maria
[email protected] says
October 20, 2016 at 2:32 pmHow adorable are those?! So incredibly cute!
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 4:38 pmThanks so much! 🙂 they are really easy to make!
Emily says
October 20, 2016 at 9:44 pmI adore those mini concrete planters! So cute!
Maria Brittis says
October 20, 2016 at 11:22 pmThanks Emily, they are cute!
Jen @ Noting Grace says
October 20, 2016 at 11:09 pmWe’re changing our laundry room as well and I love your botanical inspiration!! Can’t wait to see how yours turns out!! Awesome progress, my friend!
Lynn Spencer says
October 21, 2016 at 10:27 amOh, I remember these from Haven and they will be perfect in your botanical laundry room! Just Perfect. I know you are glad to be making progress in your room but know you’ve been busy with all the Matthew clean up as well. Hope you are just about done with it.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Lynn
Maria Brittis says
October 22, 2016 at 1:12 pmYou know I don’t think we met at the Haven, next time lets connect.
Maria
sarah says
October 21, 2016 at 5:08 pmthe concrete planters are adorable! I’m a sucker for a cute concrete project, i’ll have to give it a try!
Maria Brittis says
October 22, 2016 at 1:11 pmHopefully the plants will be ok to grow, but I think succulents don’t need much space, have a nice weekend.
Maria
Melissa George says
October 21, 2016 at 7:34 pmThose planters are adorable! I love the geometric shape!
Maria Brittis says
October 22, 2016 at 1:09 pmThanks Melissa, they are really east to make.
Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says
October 22, 2016 at 1:20 amMaria, I can’t wait to see your office and laundry room when it’s finished. I just hung our two lamps today, but fortunately they weren’t hardwired. Good luck in finding an electrician or DIY! Have a great weekend, and don’t work too hard!
Maria Brittis says
October 22, 2016 at 1:09 pmThanks Carol, The electrician that was a no show came out of the blue to my home to pick up the project to work on them, I was hesitant to work with him because he would forget again, so I am giving him another chance. He suppose to get it done this weekend. Let see if it happens.
Maria
Mary-the boondocks blog says
October 23, 2016 at 10:13 amMaria these are really beautiful. I love the texture and color of the planters. This will make a great addition to the laundry room.
Maria Brittis says
October 23, 2016 at 1:10 pmthanks Mary, you are so sweet! xoxo
Kristin @ Postbox Designs says
October 24, 2016 at 1:38 pmWhat a fantastic idea! I love your whole botanical theme…I can’t wait to see how it will turn out! We are halfway through, great job! 🙂
Maria Brittis says
October 26, 2016 at 5:04 pmthanks so much, I am very worried about the prints, I have not received them, they come from Europe. I did not realized that the artist from from over seas, but she got good reviews on Etsy. Crossing fingers!
Maria
Lucille says
October 24, 2016 at 4:36 pmI really like the settee and the pillows on your new board! The planters are so cute and I really like the shape. What a great idea to make them and give them as gifts. Anything handmade is so special. That was such a great idea to connect your office and laundry room. That’s so convenient because there’s always laundry and you can work in between loads! I am (almost!) drowning in never-ending laundry. We want to move our W&D upstairs. My husband made a laundry closet, but we still to paint and add doors, etc.!
Lucille says
October 24, 2016 at 4:41 pmSorry about the typo at the end! We still NEED to paint and add doors, etc.!
Maria Brittis says
October 26, 2016 at 5:01 pmno problem, love when you stop by, its been very crazy, I need to stop by to see what you are doing.I love my laundry room combo, its very handy for work and doing laundry.
Maria
Meg @ Green With Decor says
October 24, 2016 at 6:06 pmThese are so cute, what a fun touch! I want to make some!
Maria Brittis says
October 26, 2016 at 5:00 pmThanks Meg, so much to do, I can scream, I am rushing like a mad women today!
BonBon says
October 25, 2016 at 5:50 pmI love those planters. So cute and perfect for your space.
Maria Brittis says
October 26, 2016 at 4:54 pmthanks Bon Bon, Today is been crazy getting ready for the 4th week
Maria
Jenny @ Refresh Living says
October 26, 2016 at 12:33 pmThose concrete vases are so adorable!! I can’t wait to keep following along as you finish your space!
Maria Brittis says
October 26, 2016 at 4:46 pmThanks Jenny, do my 4th weeks as I write you, So much to do yikes!
Katy {ashadeofteal} says
October 26, 2016 at 10:41 pmI love love love these! Such a cute little planter.
Erin @ Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry says
October 31, 2016 at 1:21 pmI just LOVE your plans for this space. I’m so anxious to see it finished. Super cute concrete planters! Love the geometric shape.
Maria Brittis says
November 2, 2016 at 1:29 pmThanks for stopping by the older posts, better late then never huh! lol
Ruthie says
November 3, 2016 at 2:32 amThose little planters are adorable!!