How To Make A Concrete Planter Statue (1/9)

Welcome to part 1 of 9 in this series about how to make a concrete planter statue. Through this long form tutorial you will see every step involved in the process of building this statue from basic materials that you might have around your home.
In this first episode, see the basic form being created from styrofoam, a 5 gallon bucket, steel mesh, nails and tie wire. The 5 gallon bucket acts as the plant pot. The outer surface is vertical and slippery making it hard for concrete to stick to it. It is wrapped in steel to give the concrete a good climbing surface. It is also "capped" so the inside of the bucket remains concrete free.
This is a fun and creative DIY project that can easily be done at home with some simple materials. Be sure to like and subscribe to the ‪@creatingconcrete‬ channel to see the remaining episodes of this series. Thank you for tuning in and I hope you have as much fun watching this series as I did filming.
Episode 1: Building a Form Part 1 - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 2: Building a Form Part 2 - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 3: Building a Form Part 3 - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 4: Concrete Statue Design - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 5: Mixing Concrete - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 6: Adding Stone Texture - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 7: Sanding and Finishing - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 8: Faux Rock Painting - • How To Make A Concrete...
Episode 9: Concrete Sealing - • How To Make A Concrete...
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[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks for the great videos. I am truly appreciative as I study sculpture independently. What gauge of wire is the wire grid part you attached to the bucket. Is it fencing? (could i use the green vinyl coated steel fencing?)

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

& I didn't see you make any actual attachment of this wire to the bucket.... only to tie the wire ends to itself. Is it just squeezed on at the top part, (of course with the 1/2 gap mentioned at the bottom)??

[@banditgaming5179]

I’m a fellow mold maker I’ve been watching your content and I was wondering if you’ve ever tried using a electric styrofoam cutter for your foam cutting ? Major time saver quick clean cuts no mess.
Ductape Bandit 😁

[@creatingconcrete]

Do you mean a hot wire? I have used these but I also dislike melting polystyrene so I would rather deal with the mess.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

@@creatingconcrete Good call. Burning plastic = carcinogen.