Make a small stone effect planter

You will need an old container (e.g. tupperware), cement, sieved peat-based multi-purpose compost,builders sand, pva glue, water and PPE (waterproof gloves, mask and eye protection).

• Put your PPE on (seriously the cement dust and mixture can cause harm)
• Drill 1/2 inch drainage hole(s) in bottom of the container
• Paint the PVA on the container and let it dry
• Mix the DRY cement, sieved peat-based multi-purpose compost and builders sand in a bucket in equal proportions
• Add water until you get a stiff dough texture to make a 'mud pie'
• Apply the mud pie about 1/2 inch thickness to the container using your hands to squeeze it on - don't cover the drainage hole(s)
• Cure undercover/ indoors for four days to a week (in cool conditions ideally)

If the weather is very warm and dry, you can use a fine spray of water every day or so during the curing process.

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