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How to Make a Marbled Planter…

how to make a marbled planter... / via oh joy!

Who remembers when we made these marbled hanging planters a few years ago? They were such a hit, that today, we’re back to give them a fun update. We used more muted colors (less neon!) and opted to keep them as regular planters to place on a shelf or stack of books. It’s a fun way to bring multiple colors to a plain pot, and the possibilities are endless to create your own unique work of art! 

how to make a marbled planter...

You’ll need…
planters
large plastic bin
– water
– nail polish
bamboo skewer

how to make a marbled planter...
how to make a marbled planter...

Here’s how…
1. Fill bin with water until the water is about 3-4″ deep.
2. Working quickly before the nail polish dries, pour nail polish colors onto the surface of the water, and stir only slightly with the skewer.
3. Carefully dip and spin the planter into the nail polish. It’s fun to make each one unique, so try different colors and cover some of the planters higher up!

how to make a marbled planter...
how to make a marbled planter...

Sources Shown in Seating Area Scene: Benjamin Moore Metro Gray paint, Benjamin Moore After The Rain paint, Society 6 print by Alja Horvat*, Target mirror, Wayfair rug, Target end table, Lamps Plus lamp*, Target wooden painted box (past season), Urban Outfitters daybed (past season), West Elm brown pillow, World Market purple pillow, My Comfy Zone faux fur, Ikea woven foot stool. Sources Shown in Book Shelf Scene: Target Pirouette paint (past season), Society 6 yellow ladies print by Isabelle Feliu*, Jenny Vorwaller abstract painting, Lulie Wallace lady painting, West Elm shelves, Jonathan Adler dice, In The Field striped canister, Anthropologie glass knot, West Elm rug.

{Photos by Lily Glass, Concept/Production/Styling by Julia Wester, Production Assistance by Jess Hong. Written by Traci Michael.}

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