https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/duct-tape-succulents-and-faux-pinch-pots • Posted by Mark Montano
Now you can decorate your home with tons of different color plants made from duct tape and you'll never have to worry about watering them!
Now you can decorate your home with tons of different color plants made from duct tape and you'll never have to worry about watering them!
Duct tape in various colors Decorative paper (scrap book paper works) Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Lace Heavy plastic bottles Colorful fish tank rocks Wire Scissors Paintbrush
Place strips of duct tape side by side on the back of some decorative paper Cut the tape covered paper in strips and then in 1" to 1 1/2" pieces Cut the pieces into 10 small, 10 medium and 10 large leaves Bend two of the smaller leaves and glue them together *This is the center of your succulent
Continue working out from the center ending with the largest leaves
Tape 6" pieces of wire on the back of decorative paper (or scrapbook paper) *Leave about 2" - 3" hanging off of the edge Cut into long, slim leaves leaving the wire as the stem Slightly warp the bottom half of a heavy plastic bottle over a flame *If you're working inside, make sure a window is open! Paint them with several coats of Americana Decor Chalky Finish in Lace
Watch the short video tutorial here:
If you want, fill the pots with a piece of styrofoam Add the long slim leaves Fill with colorful fish tank rocks Add the duct tape succulents and you're done!