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    Home » Upcycle And Repurpose Projects

    Milk Glass Planter For Succulents

    Published by Pam Kessler | 487 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 29 Comments

    Not sure if you call these candy dishes or planters or cat bowls.

    But you can buy one of these milk glass thingies at practically any thrift store in any city on any day.

    Oh, did I mention these succulents are rubber?

    Quick and easy succulent planter made from a repurposed milk glass candy dish. We used faux succulents, but you could use live plants.

    Yeah. I got tired of my real ones dying.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    Rubber doesn't get all picky about when you water it.

    Or the amount of sunshine it gets.

    Plus you can throw it in a closet if you get tired of it.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    And best of all, they are made amazingly life-like nowadays.

    Now, normally I wouldn't do a tutorial on something this simple, but you know what? There's a lot of readers out there that may like the look, but not exactly sure how to pull it off.

    So if you're bored already, just scroll on down to see the photo of my red truck 🙂 Otherwise, let's get on with it!

    And before I forget these would make a super cute hostess gift!

    How To Make A Milk Glass Succulent Planter

    Supplies needed:

    • A milk glass thingie
    • some rubber succulents
    • if your container is round, a styrofoam ball - if square, a block of styrofoam
    • a knife to cut the styrfoam
    • Spray adhesive (optional)
    • Sand (optional)

    Instructions:

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    Cut your styrofoam to fit your container. In my case I had a round bowl, so I cut my ball in half.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    This part is optional, but to give it a more finished look you can spray adhesive on the part of the styrofoam that will face up. And then sprinkle sand over the adhesive.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    Followed by spending half an hour trying to scrub the adhesive and sand out of your fingernails, because you thought it would be a good idea to just hold the ball in your hand while spraying and sprinkling.

    Place the sand covered ball in your thingie and one by one poke your succulents into the styrofoam.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    Until you have it covered.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    And it looks gorgeous.

    And you're patting yourself on the back.

    I used all the succulents I had, but you could certainly do it with less.

    Where do you find rubber succulents?

    I bought mine as part of a pre-done "planter" at the local supermarket and then just took them out of their display and put them in mine.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    I've also seen these rubber succulents sold in bags at Walmart and sold individually at Hobby Lobby and most of the other craft stores.

    These are some rubber succulents "planted" in a teacup in the back of my red toy truck.

    Using rubber succulents in your home decor. Includes a very simple tutorial to create a succulent dish. via houseofhawthornes.com

    ((waiving Hi to all the people who skipped the tutorial))

    So to sum it up. Rubber is your friend. Reuse those milk glass thingies you find in thrift stores. Read my blog often.

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    1. The Summer Kitchen Girls

      August 21, 2014 at 8:18 am

      Hey Pam....clever idea...love the "sand" ~ never thought of that! I used some fake succulents in my bathroom because the kept on dying...it's amazing how real they look!

      Reply
    2. Kari

      August 21, 2014 at 7:12 am

      I love this look so much, it reminds me of my gramma and her country house.
      And I kill plants like its my job.

      Reply
    3. TARYTERRE

      August 21, 2014 at 1:45 am

      GREAT idea. Looks stunning.

      Reply
    4. Melody Smith

      August 20, 2014 at 11:43 pm

      I honestly thought these were real!! Love this!

      Reply
    5. Sir Thrift-A-Lot

      August 20, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      The rake in the second pic is a little freaky. Looks like a creepy stretch-arm-strong from hand.

      Reply
      • Sir Thrift-A-Lot

        August 20, 2014 at 9:27 pm

        FROG HAND

        not from hand

        hah

        Reply
    6. Cozy Little House

      August 20, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      It's very fetching! Can't tell it isn't real. I may have to try those out.
      Brenda

      Reply
    7. Ellie

      August 20, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      OMG LOVE the Buddy L Truck . . . and the succulent is perfect. Thanks for sharing.,

      Reply
    8. Penny @ The Comforts of Home

      August 20, 2014 at 3:26 pm

      I love this! And you made me laugh about sand/glue under the fingernails. Sounds like something I would do!

      Reply
    9. Bjng5

      August 20, 2014 at 12:55 pm

      I really look forward to your posts- you have a wonderfully quirky sense of humor! Wish you lived next door!

      Reply
    10. Dee Cupcakes&Crowbars

      August 20, 2014 at 12:38 pm

      I have some milk glass in my hutch that needs this! Great idea!

      Reply
    11. Shara

      August 20, 2014 at 12:37 pm

      ((Hi!)) I wonder how on earth succulents got to be the NEW BIG THING? You are right, you can purchase a milk glass thingy at any given thrift on any given day. Who would have thought those would be popular either? What will be popular next? Don't you wish we could figure that out and go buy IT ALL? I've got my money on Country Geese. NOT!

      Reply
    12. Cathy Carroll

      August 20, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      I love your idea of rubber succulents. I don't know how many of these I have killed myself - the only ones living are some I threw in a pot on the patio out of exasperation and just left them to their own defense. They are doing great. I love yard sales and thrift shops for finding great containers also.

      Reply
    13. monkey

      August 20, 2014 at 10:36 am

      i love those milk glass thingys they are so versatile...your rubbers look good haha xx

      Reply
    14. suzieQ

      August 20, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Since I frequent lots of yard sales, I have lots of funky containers and I have been thinking about the succulent craze that is sweeping blog land. While I can grow things pretty well, sometimes it's nice to have something that looks good and is low care. This would be appealing to people, Pam. I think I have to go shopping for some rubber plants that really mimic the rubbery real ones.
      Hey, since this is your fouth post on recycling your finds, I think we can say you've hit a grand slam!

      Reply
    15. Cindy

      August 20, 2014 at 9:50 am

      I have rubber succulents too! Love your planter.

      Reply
    16. pam {simple details}

      August 20, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Love those in your pretty milk glass, I would have never guessed they weren't real!

      Reply
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