Hypertufa trough

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Stone troughs cost a fortune. But here's a guide to how you can use old sinks to make hypertufa planters which look just like stone troughs.

How to make a large hypertufa planter in the shape of a trough. Use simple materials to make a lightweight planter that's durable.

Have you ever heard of a hypertufa planter? And, did you know it was pronounced "hyper-toofa"? I've been wanting to make one for quite some time, but I never knew how to pronounce it until a bunch of you told me over on IG! I've always wanted one of those ancient stone looking planters and

I make mine with 1 part portland cement to two parts peat moss and perlite. Add water to a peanut butter consistency. Make sure the mixture is holding together and can be molded. Place in whatever mold you choose. I used cat litter boxes here. Let sit over night and turn molds over carefully. Brush sides of pots with wire brush and let sit for 2 days.

A rustic garden art tutorial...How to Make Hypertufa Look Old

How to Make a Garden Trough (Hypertufa Planter): Back in 1800s, crafty English farmers used to chisel feeding troughs for their animals out of local granite and sandstone. Nowadays, creative gardeners have adapted these old containers, which are now covered in moss and worn by decades of exposure …

Make these unique containers yourself. Over time, the artificial stone beds will age and gather moss for added charm.

Hypertufa is a mix of concrete and other elements that is lightweight, easy to work with, can be molded or even carved, and is a perfect DIY project for both beginner and experienced crafters. You can create pots, containers, art... ok, we will just let these cool DIY hypertufa projects speak for themselves, ok?

A friend in my NARGS chapter recently asked me to make a couple new planters for him. We discussed many designs when he stopped by but s...