Comments on: How to Make a Flower Pot Using A Rim

By: Mimi

Mimi — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:10:18 +0000

I covered an old bowling ball with pieces of broken tile using water proof clear silicone adhesive and then i grouted it using tub grout. It has been sitting outside for 3 years through some pretty harsh Indiana weather.Looks as good as the day I put it out there

By: Jayne

Jayne — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 15:48:44 +0000

The materials list needs to be corrected/modified.

The “brown felt,” as other people have noted is coconut fiber, used for hanging plants.

The “clay,” as many people have questioned, is likely not typical clay – not potter’s clay at least. Clay needs to be fired to have the water removed on a chemical level, or at the very least, mixed with other materials to create a mortar. Simply air drying regular clay alone will leave it water soluble and weak. A tile adhesive, and grout would be a better option.

By: Susana

Susana — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 17:22:39 +0000

Love this concept and designs but “clay” ? as in sculpting oil based clay? or potters clay? both way to vulnerable to actually hold.over time. These directions are too simplistic, In order to mosaic on metal one needs to prepare the surface clean, painted and yes some abrasion creating some tooth would be recommended and an appropriate adhesive must be selected like liquid nails, mastic, silicon chalk (traditional tile adhesives suited for concrete would not adhere as well) after drying sufficiently a couple of days then grout with Thinset or a sanded grout with plenty of polymers in it, and I would recommend a couple of coats of grout sealer (applied on the grout) making sure to clean it off the tiles as you go to avoid hazing. I like the water based types.

By: CLARE S

CLARE S — Sun, 28 Jun 2015 13:49:32 +0000

WOW….AWESOME. THIS IDEA INSPIRES ME TO GIVE IT A TRY AND SEE WHAT HAPPENS! MY HUSBAND HAS DONATED ME MY FIRST METAL TIRE RIM. WISH ME LUCK!

By: Shyrell Melara

Shyrell Melara — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:25:56 +0000

In reply to Mike baker. Unfortunately, plaster of Paris is fragile and will crack under any kind of pressure. Also, not waterproof. Sorry. :(

By: Shyrell Melara

Shyrell Melara — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 13:23:37 +0000

In reply to Laura Langreder. The adhesive is called Tile Adhesive and it is ready made for application. No need to mix anything with it. You can ask at your local hardware store for a recommendation on the grout. Or perhaps brick mortar. That is what is used for blocks and bricks outdoors. Find out if it can be colored as well. Hope this helps. My husband is an all around handy man and lays bricks, blocks and tile floors.

By: Barb

Barb — Sat, 20 Sep 2014 12:36:43 +0000

I have a feeling it might be pottery clay. When it dries it would be okay in the elements, I think. You could, also, put a sealer over it all.

By: Brigette

Brigette — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 21:58:21 +0000

The “brown felt” is actually coconut fiber. It can be found anywhere you can buy outdoor planters. It’s a good liner that allows water to flow thru while retaining enough water to keep the plants moist.

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:58:56 +0000

They don’t even show that step so we can’t see what it looks like. Another thing I noticed they said to use felt to line the inside of the wheel, but it looks to me like the stuff you put in the open wire baskets. It’s thicker and made to be outside and to hold flowers. I also had the idea of a fairy garden. I think I will use this one for an outside one, so far they have all be inside. Good luck to all.