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    Home » Repurposed Items » Small Wooden Pedestal Planter Made with a Spindle

    Small Wooden Pedestal Planter Made with a Spindle

    Published by Gail | Published July 19, 2022 | Updated December 8, 2022
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    Make a small pedestal succulent planter out of an old porch or light fixture. #MyRepurposedLife #easy #repurposed #planter #succulent #thriftstoredecor via @repurposedlifeMake a small pedestal succulent planter out of an old porch or light fixture. #MyRepurposedLife #easy #repurposed #planter #succulent #thriftstoredecor via @repurposedlifeMake a small pedestal succulent planter out of an old porch or light fixture. #MyRepurposedLife #easy #repurposed #planter #succulent #thriftstoredecor via @repurposedlife

    For this Thrift Store Décor Challenge, I chose to make a pedestal planter using an old spindle and some sort of porch light cap.

    junky bits and pieces

    The two items were literally sitting right next to each other on my junk shelf. It’s like they were just waiting for the perfect makeover!

    Related content: Over 100 Thrift Store Project Ideas

    Materials to make a Small Wooden Pedestal Planter

    Here are the components for this simple project! I have no idea where the porch light cover or the spindle came from. The scrap wood was easy to find in the shop. Smile

    If this project sounds too intimidating, I have tips for you after the tutorial. Scroll down.

    thrift store decor team

    This is our Thrift Store Day, be sure to check out all the projects below.

    Define edges on router table

    router table scrap wood

    I’m not a regular user of the router table. I generally put an all purpose bit on it and use it for everything.

    Mark center and drill pilot hole

    drill hole with countersink bit

    After running the wood through the router I marked the center and used a countersink bit to drill a hole to attach the spindle.

    Make countersink hole so base doesn't wobble

    countersink hole

    The countersink hole will allow the base to sit flush after the screw is secured.

    Use a Clamp for Drilling a Spindle

    use clamp to drill hole in spindle

    An irwin quick clamp safely holds the spindle so I can drill a hole in the center for the wood screw.

    Assemble pieces of wooden pedestal planter

    how to make a spindle pedestal planter

    1) attach spindle to screw

    2) secure screw into spindle

    3) find washer to fit spindle

    4) insert spindle top through porch light shade and secure with lock washer (you can also use a super glue)

    Spray Paint Shelter for Painting

    spray paint projet in small spray shelter

    I spray painted the easy spindle project in my Homeright Small Spray Shelter .

    small pedestal planter made with spindle

    Isn’t it amazing how paint can really make a project come together?

    plant succulent in small wooden pedestal planter

    My hens and chicks need to be replanted. Did you see the clearance Easter basket planter? I added a little soil and some small river rocks from The Dollar Tree.

    How Can I Make this Pedestal Planter the Easy Way?

    Are you good at thinking outside the box? If so, great, but I'm here to help you out. Small pedestal planters can be so cute in a grouping. You just need to find the right items to "marry". What kind of items can you use from a thrift store?

    • Wooden salad bowls
    • Other random light fixture covers
    • Wooden or glass candlesticks
    • A plate or wooden base of some sort.

    You could also make something like this pedestal planter with inexpensive items from your favorite dollar store.

    • Wooden DIY Plaques (craft dept)
    • Decorative or Fluted Bowls (catering dept)
    • Candle Holders

    Simply pick up some e6000, silicone, or super glue and start building your masterpiece! No tools involved, I've got you covered.

    If you like this project, I'd love for you to share it with your friends on Pinterest!

    See over 100 Awesome Thrift Store Projects here 

    Now, let's see what my friends have been working on . . . .

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    1. girlfromwva

      May 10, 2018 at 4:18 pm

      what a great small wooden pedestal. love the succulents.

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    2. Bonnie Hipps

      May 09, 2018 at 9:30 pm

      Wow, how cool is that. Just got a new porch put on and this would look great on one of the side tables.

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    3. Maryann

      May 09, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      What a beautiful raised planter... and of course I love succulents!!!

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    4. Kristin salazar

      May 09, 2018 at 11:36 am

      I love this, you are always so creative!

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    5. Kathy Scruggs

      May 09, 2018 at 10:23 am

      Love this1 I was thinking about the items used and I would flip it over, add a peg to the spindle and a wooden ball or Styrofoam ball to make a display to use for children's bonnets and matching dresses. Thanks for the inspiration.

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      • Gail Wilson

        May 13, 2018 at 11:27 pm

        Creative thinking Kathy! Don't you love it when an idea spurs your creative juices?

        gail

    6. Christy Little

      May 09, 2018 at 9:43 am

      Always amazed at what you put together from scraps!! Love it!

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