Building Hexagon Planters

You may recognize these hexagon planters if you have been a long time reader. They were originally featured in my book, Natural Accents. I have decided to share the tutorial on how to build a hexagon planter here on my blog. 

Hexagon Planter Tutorial

This is a fun woodworking project that only requires a miter saw, a table saw, and brad nailer.  And if you made a short, small planter only, you could get away with only using a miter saw and not the table saw. You can choose to stain it or paint it. Customize the sizes too! Use these angles to create other hexagon projects as well like a hexagon picture frame, centerpieces, or a hexagon wall planter. 

Supplies for Hexagon Planter

• Measuring Tape
• 1x6 Boards
• Miter Saw
• Table Saw
• Wood Glue
• Nail Gun
• Pencil
• Drill with Large Drill Bit
• Plywood

Step 1:

I chose to use pine boards, but you could also use cedar boards. Especially if these planters will be in an outdoor space. Cut your boards to the length you want. The length you cut them will determine how tall they are. You will need 6 boards per planter. My planters were 8 inches, 13 inches, and 18 inches tall. 

Step 2:

Once they are all cut to length, you will need to make an angled cut on each of the long sides. Set your blade to 30 degrees. 

Step 3:

Add wood a thin layer of wood glue to the edges that are to be joined. Only use a little bit of wood glue so it doesn't ooze out as you attach them. If it does, simply wipe it off with a wet rag.

Then, using a nailer, attach the boards together until you have them all nailed together to form the hexagon shape. 

Step 4:

To create a bottom of the planter, place the hexagon onto a scrap piece of plywood (or any other wood that is wide enough). Then trace the inside of the planter onto the board. Use a miter saw or jigsaw to cut out the hexagon shape.

Step 5:

Drill at least one large hole in the bottom board for drainage. Drainage holes are important not only for the health of the plant, but also so the wood doesn't rot. 

Step 6:

Attach the bottom to the planter using wood glue and brand nails. I chose to attach the bottom higher up into the planter so I could have a bowl or something to catch any water that may drain out of the planter. 

*If you are using this as a catch pot (as in you are not adding soil directly to this planter), you can skip the drainage hole step. Simply add a liner or bowl to the inside of the planter before you add your plant inside with its plastic pot. You will need to add the bottom piece of the planter high enough up into the planter so it isn't too deep for the plastic pots. 

Step 6:

After it is all assembled, fill the nail holes with a stainable, paintable putty. Wait for it to harden, and then sand smooth. 

Step 7:

Now you are ready to paint or stain! I first chose gold paint for mine, but later decided to go with black since my office decor changed. They look great by themselves or grouped together. 

Customized planters are a great way to add something unique to your space. Whether you use these for houseplants or outdoor plants, they are a fun addition to your home. 

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