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Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

The following is a tutorial on how to make a hand-made cultivation column from waste drawers. Decorate it with wood chips and paint it in a color that blends with the plants to create a warm home for your plants. A beautiful home life is inseparable from the decoration of flowers and plants. Isn’t it wonderful to spend a little thought to create a warm living space for yourself and your family? Follow the tutorial below to renovate old drawers~

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Material Tools:

Scrap drawers, wood chips (about 40 pieces), wood glue, paint, brushes, auxiliary saw box or miter saw, hot glue (optional).

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Paint the wood chips with 4-5 colors. In order to create a rough and weathered effect, you can leave some gaps without applying paint when applying the wood chips. Dry the wood chips.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Paint the drawer with a base color, here it is white, you can choose it according to your preference.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Try to put together the design on the drawer first to see the matching effect.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Then use a miter saw to cut the wood pieces.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

Apply wood glue to the back of the wood pieces and attach them to the drawer. Use some hot adhesive to secure your wood pieces against the elements.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

The completed cultivation column can be well integrated with the plants, making it very harmonious and natural.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns

The finished planting column is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.

Transform old drawers into handmade fresh cultivation columns