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Make a Planter From a Loaf Pan

8 January 2009 3,577 views 10 Comments

by heather

Giant Jeans Parlor posted this idea for making a simple, modern-looking planter from a loaf pan.

Project Estimate:

Loaf Pan, $1
3 Succulents, $1 each
Potting Soil, $1
Hammer & nail or awl, on hand

Total cost: $5

10 Comments »

Rachel said:

Oh that’s gorgeous! I’m going to be keeping my eye out for thrift store loaf pans now! I’ll be linking.

# 8 January 2009 at 1:34 pm

Cindy said:

I love your blog. This planter is beautiful.

I’m always looking for project ideas that cost close to nothing. I’ve finally found them!! yay

I’ve added you to my blog list in my site

Thanks again,
Cindy

# 9 January 2009 at 4:53 am

Cindy said:

I just tried leaving a comment but don’t see it so I’ll try again.

Love your concept of your blog!! I’m adding it to my blog list so I can keep coming back

Thank you,
Cindy

(If you already got me other comments oops sorry)

# 9 January 2009 at 4:57 am

LizzieK8 said:

Metal bread pans will rust….

# 9 January 2009 at 5:11 am

heather (author) said:

Good point! I think the tutorial (linked to in the blog post) mentions not to use a metal that will rust – does such a thing exist?

# 9 January 2009 at 9:14 am

heather (author) said:

Thanks for the comment(s)! :) I have to screen them before they post because I get about 10 spam comments to one legit comment!

# 9 January 2009 at 9:15 am

James said:

The cool part about succulent plants is that they need absolute minimal water (like a cactus). So, rusting shouldn’t be much of an issue if you water appropriately.

I think I’ll try this one for my office.

# 9 January 2009 at 11:19 am

Erin said:

Love it…aluminum wouldn’t rust…plus you could line it with plastic from a garbage bag or a used ziploc freezer bag…I’ve done that with wooden planters.

# 9 January 2009 at 3:05 pm