Easy DIY Towel Seashell Planter Tutorial

I have tried making many different kinds of planters using materials like empty cans, bowls, glassware, and more. Recently, I have been really interested in cement projects and I thought why not try making my own planter from scratch using cement? So, I browsed the internet like I always do to look for ideas or inspirations that I could try, and that’s when I found this DIY seashell planter by The T on YouTube.

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This DIY project has a lot of potential and designs that I could think of, and you can definitely take this to another level when you make your own version. But first, learn the basics by reading the step-by-step instructions down below, and while you’re at it make sure to watch the video tutorial as well.

Materials for DIY Towel Seashell Planter:

• Towel
• Scissors
• Can or tall container
• Balloon
• Cement
• Water
• Bucket
• Stirrer
• Paintbrush
• Primer paint
• Spray paint, any color that you want

How to Make a Seashell Planter Using a Towel:

Step 1

Fold the towel in half lengthwise, then mark a curved line on either end as shown in the video, and cut along those marked lines. Unfold the towel, then prepare the cement mix according to the package instructions, and soak the towel in the cement mixture. Inflate the balloon to the right size, then place it on top of a can or any tall container, and place the soaked towel over it.

Step 2

Pinch the center and shape it into a clam or seashell, then cut out the excess towel at the edges, and leave it to dry until completely hardened. Add more cement to the mixture, then brush and apply a generous amount to the shell, and let it dry completely. Remove it from the balloon, then brush more cement mixture on the inside of the shell, and transfer the remaining cement mix to a plastic bag before sealing it securely.

Step 3

Flatten the bag, then position the shell at the center, and fill the inside with weights. Leave it to dry completely, then remove the plastic, and spray paint both pieces white. Once the paint has dried, coat it with any color of paint that you want and design it however you like, then fill the inside with dirt, and transfer your plant or succulent to it, you can also put some decorative rocks around it.

*All these images are credited to The T via YouTube. Give his channel a visit and subscribe for more! 

Easy DIY Towel Seashell Planter Tutorial