DIY Modern Concrete Bowl Planter | Modern Builds | EP. 1

[@renategaisser9196]

Where can I find bowls to make a way larger concrete planter/fire pit? Any ideas?

[@ModernBuilds]

Good question...I'm not sure. I'll pin the comment so hopefully more people see this. If you're watching and you have any ideas, let us know!

[@renategaisser9196]

Thanks. I appreciate it. I would like to like them up along a white boring fence. ;)

[@knotyourgrannysquare2865]

Renate Gaisser I'm using a couple of plastic storage bins from the dollar store, they were about $6 each. My pot will be about 12"x18"

[@knotyourgrannysquare2865]

Renate Gaisser I'm using a couple of plastic storage bins from the dollar store, they were about $6 each. My pot will be about 12"x18"

[@renategaisser9196]

serah - Thank you very much. Unfortunately, I couldn't find any storage bins that large at the Dollar Stores in my area. Is yours round just like in the video? Or square?

[@sonyb19]

Hello, hot water works to help remove the plastic. You can also add a whole to the bottom of the bowl by sticking a piece of Styrofoam in the center of the bowl before pouring in the cement for drainage and remove it when it drys to get the whole, then just put something underneath your pot to catch the water. Also I have learnt that using one part sand and cement is better for making plant pots.

[@corannthomas]

tape a cork at the bottom of the first bowl to sit the other one on. Then you have a drainage hole in the pot.

[@ModernBuilds]

Good tip!

[@janicebradford9780]

I was going to suggest putting straws in the bottom on the day you take it out of the mold. You can actually make holes in it the 2 and 3 day after it is poured. They have both spray on and paint on seal it. Thanks for the comment explaining why we need sealant. Jan in TN

[@altheabrown873]

yeppy, great

[@aldocraycray]

Janice Bradford What sealant spray do you recommend?

[@angelicaambriz6789]

Best video so far!!

[@AaronandJaden]

Very easy to follow 👌

[@lecobra418]

I will use that technique to make bathroom hand washers ! Thanks for the idea !

[@toritrimboli6025]

Just watched every single one of your vids in 48 hours. Your projects are great 😂👍🏼

[@ModernBuilds]

Woah!! Thanks a lot, i'm glad you dig it!

[@TheFilamom30]

Tori Trimboli Now that's what I call binging...which is what I do...lol!

[@johnbennett4399]

FYI something you need to consider is sealing the concrete inside the pot. For succulents this is going to be less important because they don't require much water, but even they will eventually die. The reason for this is something called matric potential. This is just scientific for "concrete has small particles that pack tightly together, resulting in really small pores/holes that run throughout the solid form. These then create suction." It's the same reason water moves upward into a sponge somewhat appearing to defy gravity. In actual fact it's balancing between the suction in the pore and gravity. Try putting two see through straws or pipes in a glass of water. You will see the water level is highest in the straw with the smallest diameter, lowest in the larger diameter, but both are higher than the water level in the glass. Boom, you are witnessing suction, known as capillary rise for a single capillary or straw/pipe. When many of these are connected in a network of pores we revere to them as a matrix and the suction as the matric potential. Back to our pot, if you put potting mix into the pot, the particles of the potting mix leave big holes compared to the concrete. So, the concrete had more suction than the potting mix or soil. This means the water moves quickly from the mix/soil into the concrete. The plant can't access it there. Cheap sealant will fix this! Hope that was helpful and scientific!

[@oh0my]

How do to the "sealing the concrete inside the pot"?

[@Kat-mh5kj]

John Bennett or just line it with plastic. there's a lot going to landfields anyway

[@CarlManson1983]

You can buy concrete sealer at hardware stores.

[@zefinhaferreira7369]

John Bennett pregas ao

[@jtidema]

It was definitely helpful and scientific! For succulents, though, they want the water to drain away quickly. Most people who grow succulents in containers recommend NOT glazing pots, and using something porous, for this reason. In watching this video, I was more concerned about the concrete causing the soil to become extremely alkaline as it leaches into the soil in the first few months. I don't know if I'd plant it up right away. We had issues with our patio garden at first from the foundation not being allowed to cure long enough before planting. I think I'd let them sit for a month or so before using. I may try doing a few of these over the winter so that they are ready to plant out in the spring.

[@jennifervo2960]

Very smart, beautiful and cheap🤗🤗🤗❤️

[@zefinhazefinha1562]

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[@rubiadiaz7327]

What type of cement/concrete did you use for this project? Thanks for sharing

[@JJ-gc8du]

Are there issues with lime, etc. in the cement leaching into the plants?

[@eliasalqamar4970]

Thanks for this very easy idea! 👍👍👍 I actually planning to make concrete pot business. I'll try to make other design too by using other things which I can make as mold like bucket and apply paint.

[@judys5767]

Is there any way that I could add blue color? If so, what would one use? Also what if I wanted to add sea glass to the outside -- at what point would I do that? Guess what, I do not have an air compressor -- any other ideas for removal? thanks for the tutorial!

[@NicholeMurray]

This was so simple and helpful! Thanks a lot!

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome! Glad I could help.

[@suhailalatheef7654]

Today i made this, perfectly come well 👌

[@jakub.libic1]

very nice and clever. I'll try this. Thanks for idea

[@ModernBuilds]

No problem!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Mike, KZbin brought me to your channel today and I am sure glad that they did! You have really awesome content and even your very first video was really great. It is no wonder that you have over 1,000,000 subscribers today!

[@Mr_Natty]

Well, 5 hours of binge watching later I just finished watching all of your videos, subscribed to your channel and added you on Instagram. Awesome work man!

[@ModernBuilds]

That's awesome man! thanks a lot

[@ElRoastbeef]

Wow you've come a long way.

[@Idgixgxjgx]

i want to make a variety of shapes and sizes, do you think making a large bowl with multiple dips using Dixie cups would work? should i spray they outside of the cup? i want to make at least 3 dips in 1 large planter.

[@christopherwheat88]

I'm new to this, this video was very helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@ajjberry4871]

So beautiful

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@essenceaquarius9958]

Great job

[@veritorossi]

How would you make a drainage hole in it? To keep plants healthy they need proper drainage especially succulents. I really love how it turned out, y only issue is the drainage.

[@ModernBuilds]

You could add a wooded dowel in the bottom of the form or a hot glue stick, and once the concrete dries and you remove it, use a drill bit to drill it out

[@HuynhThomas]

Veronica Rossi when I've made planters for my pots, I just use a drill bit to make the drainage holes.

[@Cactusworkshopchannel]

I don't wanna comment all your videos and spam you but... very cool!!

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha thanks a lot

[@TheMdehar]

Do think it would be a good idea to use a terracotta sealer on the inside of the pot since concrete is porous?

[@ModernBuilds]

To be honest, I'm not sure. Couldn't hurt though

[@laurenharper2789]

LOVED this video

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Kylie!

[@karimawilliams9417]

Nice. Thanks, I ll make one this weekend. Can we mix white clay with cement?

[@basilavenue7719]

This might be a bit late, but you could use "countertop mix" concrete, which does come in white.

[@anki21390]

hi, i have cement and fine sand at home. can u plz help me out with the perfect concrete mix. Or do u suggest buying concrete mix?

[@ModernBuilds]

+Ankita Agrawal It's super easy buying bagged mix. I've never tried mixing it myself. I'm sure there's info on it though if you google it.

[@bellavita2005]

Please, what do your recommend for removing the concrete from the forms without an air tool? Thank you.

[@kestrelblue]

Susan Frank use olive oil

[@chrisg8325]

Hi all, great video mate coming from UK. Quick question though, do I need to pick out the larger pebbles from my concrete mix? I have been siving out for small projects

[@TalKamara]

tried doing it, came out great but after a few days it cracked. do you drill a hole for the water to drain? do you leave it in water to make the concrete stronger?

[@ModernBuilds]

+Tal Kamara you may have had a too watery mixture. Also, make sure it's dry all the way through before you put anything in it

[@TalKamara]

Thanks for the reply! Excited to see what you put on next.

[@智造迷]

Great concrete project!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@kvtrnv]

Can I possibly use mortar for this?

[@inconsolabile]

what is the ration of cement to sand in your concrete? Will it be too crumbly if I just use cement?

[@neigeneige6744]

Beatiful thanks for sharing this a good idea 💕

[@hauskunstwerk8792]

nice piece of concrete! :-)

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!

[@thomasesgain4657]

Hello, i tried to make your concrete bowl. I'm very happy with the result but i have a very different aspect inside and outside the bowl. Outside is very smooth (skinny) and inside rough ? any ideas why ?

[@MarkHumphreysChannel]

Dude! I needed to see this. Thanks for making it!

[@ModernBuilds]

+Mark Humphreys Haha No doubt man

[@Docentino1914]

I would maybe use water to measure out the exact amount of concrete needed (to avoid surprises) I.e. I'd fill the big bowl with water about 3/4 way, push the smaller one in to push the excess water out, pour the remainder in a mixing bucket and mark the level with a marker.

[@claudiamaria1939]

Wonderful!

[@ModernBuilds]

+claudia maria dalù Thanks so much!

[@mulebool]

This is great, can't wait to try it thanks :)

[@ModernBuilds]

+Kellie 72 Awesome, go for it!

[@dikibhutia4365]

Kellie 72

[@luongle9748]

wow it look amazing , i love it...i just wonder can it be use for out door plants ?

[@jtidema]

That is my plan.

[@THX..1138]

Flower pots need to have drain holes. Hot gluing a piece of Styrofoam to your outer mold will do the trick. Just make sure it's long enough to bridge the gap between the inner and outer molds.

[@ModernBuilds]

Not a bad idea

[@Mineirovsky]

or you can wait the cement to dry can drill a hole

[@gabrielaherrera6360]

hello, i have a question for you, what is the name of the tool that you used to remove the bowl of the dry cement??

[@ModernBuilds]

+Gabriela Herrera It's a blow gun attachment for an air compressor, if you don't have an air compressor, I found success with canned 'duster' air used for cleaning keyboards and electronics too

[@JosePj]

I like you and your vibe. :)

[@homespacedesign5125]

looks good

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot!

[@martinagurruchaga2564]

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[@sharonmarmour4652]

What if you wanted to change the color of the concrete? What could you add to the concrete for that?

[@ModernBuilds]

Something called integral pigment. Quikrete makes some that's available at home depot. You just mix it into the wet mix

[@classic287]

Very cool 😎

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!

[@blueredfinch]

nice build. what type of cements do you use?

[@nikkiezzell3713]

Can you make a bowl type sink base like this? Also maybe you can use some clear tack to attach some decorative glass pieces to the sides of the bowl before pouring the concrete in? Drill a hole after casting and, install.

[@colinsmith7576]

Looks good nice job. What about a drainage hole. Also does the inside of the planter require sealing to prevent chemicals being absorbed by the plant?

[@WOZCINEMA]

Wow bro! Very cool and thanx for this vid! Rad!

[@ModernBuilds]

No problem! Glad you like it!

[@jericemnil5576]

nilagyan mo din ba ng mantika yung maliit na bowl ?

[@MarcoMartinez-rx4hw]

I just did one of this ones, could you pleas help me with a problem? after a few days it started to break, i put the same plant in this one and the plant just died to, so what did i did wrong with the bowl planter? the only step that i skipped was putting the stones of the bottom, did you used another thing to protect the plant bowler from humidity? and the mix that you used was only cement or concrete? thanks i hope you can answer me.

[@ModernBuilds]

If it cracked it may have dried too quickly. Try and leave it in the form for a few days and spray it lightly with a little bit of water once or twice a day. Definitely put rocks in the bottom of the bowl, it'll help keep the plants from sitting in water. Succulents especially don't take a ton of water.

[@MarcoMartinez-rx4hw]

THANKS!!!! I HAVE TO CONFESS THAT I WAS EXCITED AND I TOOK IT OFF OF THE FORM, I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! REALLY GOOD STUFF, GREETINGS FROM MEXICO!

[@mantislife7463]

@@MarcoMartinez-rx4hw coat the planter with a water sealer and drill a couple holes with a masonry bit(doesn't have to be big) and you wont have any issues.

[@rosekariuki7589]

Nice work

[@emmyco2860]

Is it ok if i use pure cement ?

[@mellosays]

Really cool video! Thanks! May I ask you if there is a specific kind of concrete to use for this? I'd like to make a bird bath.

[@ModernBuilds]

I used original quickrete in the yellow bag. Should work fine

[@mellosays]

Modern Builds Just got my cement today. Thanks a lot!

[@leondriag]

Definitely trying this!!!! ❤️

[@albaoliva4197]

Perfect gift idea!! So good the result! 👌🏻

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!!

[@viane123456]

Have you added Sand with cement?

[@geanabellemarcano9013]

That great ideas for my catus thaks you

[@jonhwalsh4900]

That was cool !

[@ModernBuilds]

+jonh walsh Thanks a lot!

[@vanessadurrington4713]

Love this thank you

[@ModernBuilds]

Thank YOU!

[@vajrashre]

What you used for concrete mix ( cement only) ??

[@ModernBuilds]

original bagged quickrete, which is concrete with gravel mixed in

[@orangemoonglows2692]

is it possible to use a drill to create a drainage hole in the bottom of the planter? if so, at what point in the process should this be done? thx.

[@ModernBuilds]

+orange moonglows To be honest, I'm not sure. If your going to use a drill bit, I'd wait to try until it is completely dry. You could also use something like a glue stick or thick straws in the form. Good question, if you try it let me know how it goes.

[@orangemoonglows2692]

Modern Builds thanks. i didn't know i could make my own concrete planters until literally like a couple of hours ago; came across something on pinterest. i'm not a crafter, but i think i could do this as it doesn't take a lot of tools, etc. thx for responding.

[@ModernBuilds]

No doubt l, this is a great project to begin working with concrete. Go for it!

[@stereolababy]

+orange moon glows you can use a round piece of syrofoam at the bottom as a spacer and knock it out when the concrete cures

[@mohamedzubair7410]

awesome....................that was cool

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks!

[@mohamedzubair7410]

ah....i tryed to imitate that but can u say me the correct mixture for that cement .....well,it dont comes smooth if i use gravel and if i dont use them it will be easy to break. i really need ur suggestion

[@ModernBuilds]

First I started with standard quickrete mix, I used more "powder" that rocks and I mixed it to about a pancake mix. One trick for smoothness is to make sure and mix, vibrate and tamp the concrete to make sure it's all coated even and smooth. Hope this helps!

[@mohamedzubair7410]

gotcha ;)

[@adrivanderberg2830]

did you use just cementor the mix with sand?

[@ModernBuilds]

No, I used a brand of bagged concrete mix called quickrete, all you have to add is water.

[@santosnayak6967]

No curing !? We are supposed to soak the planter in water for few time.

[@janetgivens2331]

can you put a drainage hole in bottom before it dries?

[@ModernBuilds]

+Janet Givens I think so

[@WOZCINEMA]

Cool vid! Thanx for posting!

[@mibeka1]

I am trying this project. Thanks!

[@ModernBuilds]

Awesome!

[@Ibodnano]

what kind of cement is this? you can trim it with knife?

[@saveethabaskaran5296]

Can I use white cement

[@WOZCINEMA]

How did you keep it from cracking once dried?? How many LBS of cement was used for this little bowl?

[@ModernBuilds]

I've made two of these bowls and neither have broken. As long as you have a proper water/mix ratio it should be fine as long as you're not too rough with it. It probably took around 5-10 pounds of mix, I just buy 50lbs. Bags of mix.

[@LauraOtalvaroM]

Beautiful

[@stevena7879]

Does it matter if you use concrete, quikrete, or cement for this?

[@mantislife7463]

I'd use commercial grade quikrete 5000

[@wakuku3916]

use oil to release your mold... 🤪🛢️

[@TheCynthiaCepeda]

Two questions, How much would you say this bowl weighs? What should I do if I don't have an air compressor.

[@ModernBuilds]

Its about 5 pounds. A can of compressed air used to clean electronics: "duster air" works too.

[@TheCynthiaCepeda]

Modern Builds Thank you!

[@manasaacharya6770]

Can you please link from where you got your compressor

[@meoan]

so cute

[@hemanthasenapathi]

nice work

[@emmyco2860]

What is the exact measurement of cement and sand?

[@Thomadakis_giwrgos]

can you tell me what exactly was the spray you used ? tnhx!

[@ModernBuilds]

It was Pam

[@KevinBeGood]

I'm gonna try to make a fountain like this, maybe you can try something like that for your next project?

[@ModernBuilds]

Aah! Thanks a cool idea!

[@KevinBeGood]

Modern Builds they sell those cheap submersible pumps at Harbor freight, was thinking about getting a few of those to make a couple levels to the fountain. How would you go about something like that?

[@sanjgunetileke8836]

Wow great! Thanks.

[@SFMurphy]

This question may have been asked already but what if you do not have an air compressor?

[@ModernBuilds]

I actually tried it as well with a can of compressed air (for cleaning electronics) and it worked as well.

[@SFMurphy]

Great! Thanks. I might have to give this a shot.

[@ModernBuilds]

+Steven Francis Murphy Go for it!

[@hadidiharoun5115]

Hello you only use concrete and not sand?

[@KagedCreations08XX]

turned out great

[@ModernBuilds]

+Kaged Creations Thanks!!

[@joohsay]

@Modern Builds.... is that soil that you put on the rocks?

[@knivesstuff]

Great project! You deserve more views this video is very good :)

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks a lot! I'm a reactively new channel, so hopefully with time and subscribers, it will come

[@knivesstuff]

I'm sure your channel will grow. The content is very good and the channel looks very good. With time your channel will grow.

[@ModernBuilds]

+knives&stuff No doubt. Thanks!

[@robk1815]

@@ModernBuilds well that worked out pretty well

[@WomanlyStateofMind]

great video!

[@ModernBuilds]

Thanks Karen!

[@KeyserSoseRulz]

Great job. Won't it crack when frost hits ?

[@ModernBuilds]

Mine hasn't

[@dot9711]

Help! I want to make this but i need a couple of drainage holes for my plants. Would i be able to drill a few holes or would it crack the bowl? Any help is appreciated thanks!

[@ameliarose727]

You can glue a bit of doweling the center of the larger bowl. Sit the smaller bowl on top and weigh it down with rocks. Then pour the concrete into the space between the bowls. Tap sides to help get air bubbles out. When it’s set, knock out the doweling to leave a hole. Remember to grease the bowls and doweling to allow them to come away easier. You can also use a pipe instead of the doweling.

[@ameliarose727]

I would also seal the concrete before planting.

[@nrvana8775]

I swear, I'm not trying to be a hater, but: If you're going to plant succulents, you ABSOLUTELY need a drainage hole. The roots will eventually drown, even with the rocks. The arrangement looks really good, though!

[@ModernBuilds]

That may be true, I'm not a botanist whatsoever, but so far they've been okay. You're probably right though, thanks

[@trevorleontowich2525]

That would be my suggestion. Next time, add a few drainage holes, and then it gives you an excuse to make a concrete drip tray!

[@shashwatdas6900]

The reason he put rocks was to hold excess water and act as a buffer to suck in water when needed... A lil experience with gardening and you know how much to water.. ;)

[@yoranidiot]

nrvana.. you need to go back to bed, junior. With suc's you DONT need a drain hole, BECAUSE, you're barely even watering a succulent! More/on... .

[@Priiyy]

The container that is used in mixing the concrete should be washed up clean to remove the residue concrete.. Can we dump that mix(water n concrete) to the soil as we wash them

[@suparnabiswas4112]

very nice

[@areegsballetacademy2846]

I used a glass pot, how can I take it out... It's stuck 😞

[@manikhan5753]

Put hot water on glass bowl... and wiggle the bowl

[@areegsballetacademy2846]

@@manikhan5753 , thanks 👍

[@RealJakeAaron]

I think I want to attempt this

[@adamouioanna8807]

what is this spray??

[@ModernBuilds]

Nonstick cooking spray