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Cement and Concrete DIY Projects

CheerUp — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:15:10 +0000

Today we’re sharing 25 of our very favorite projects using these earthy materials.

1. Concrete Ring Cones

These lovely ring cones are made out of concrete, and offer the perfect place to keep all of those pretty stacking rings of yours organized. They are easy to make, also, requiring only the concrete and some contact paper to form the cones. Check out the tutorial at DIY In PDX.

2. Concrete and Wood Planter

This modern planter is made with concrete which is formed into a cube shape, and then it is placed within a wooden base that’s made out of large, square dowel rods. Make your way over to Homedit to check out the full tutorial for this stylish piece.

3. Polished Concrete Necklace

If you’re a fan of unique jewelry with a contemporary flair, then this might be the project for you. This rectangular shaped necklace is made from concrete which is then polished to give it a smooth look. Check out the instructions over at Married To The Earth.

4. Hand Candle Holders

Interested in making something truly unique? Then these whimsical hand candle holders might fit the bill. With their humorous shape and industrial look, they are sure to be a conversation starter. Head over to Bob Vila’s website to check out the how-to.

5. Cement Succulent Pots

These adorable little planters are the perfect size for succulents, and they are really quite simple to make. Just collect some empty cartons, some paint and some cement and get to work. Head on over to Five Marigolds to check out the full tutorial.

6. Concrete Tray

This lovely industrial chic tray is made out of – you guessed it – concrete! The trick is to place the handles in the concrete when it is still wet, so it hardens around them. Make your way over to the Home Depot blog to check out this tutorial from Homey Oh My.

7. Cement Pushpins

These impossibly adorable pushpins are made from cement too, this time with a mold in the shape of gemstones. This project is done with quick-drying cement, so it will be almost instant gratification! Head on over to Plaster and Disaster to check it out.

8. Concrete Lamp

Who knew that you could make a table lamp out of concrete?! This beautiful modern lamp is actually quite simple to make, using a wooden box as a mold and a lamp socket set. Head on over to Instructables to find out all the details of this fun project.

9. Avocado Tea Light Holder

This pretty little tea light holder is made from something very surprising… an avocado! The inside of the avocado is scooped out to create the mold, then the pit is used to make a spot for the candle. Head over to Adorablest to check out the full tutorial.

10. Concrete and Gold Jewelry

These earrings are super unique, consisting of a concrete base with gold leaf added to the surface. They are made using silicone molds and can be turned into anything from earrings to pins to necklaces. Check out all the details over at DIY In PDX.

11. Cement Hexagon Bookends

Keep your books upright and your bookshelf stylish with this super cool hexagonal cement bookend. Some strips of color add an extra bit of personality to them also. Make your way over to Blitsy to find out how to make your own hexagon bookends.

12. Concrete Letters

Here’s another great way to use concrete in your home… by making it into letters that you can then use to spell out words. Just grab some cardboard and some tape to get started. Head on over to Look What I Made to check out the tutorial.

13. Concrete Candle

Don’t settle for a boring old candle from the store, when you could make one of these beautiful concrete ones. First you’ll make the outer concrete container, then pour in the wax afterward. Make your way over to Burkatron to check out the full how-to.

14. Valentine’s Day Hearts

If you’re on the hunt for some fun Valentine’s Day projects, then you’re in luck! Here’s a great way to create cement versions of the oh-so-popular conversation hearts that always make an appearance in February. Head over to Lovely Indeed to check it out.

15. Cement and Wire Photo Display

Looking for a fun way to display photos? Or perhaps a creative place card holder idea? Well this might be the answer. Just insert some wire into cement and let it dry to create this fun display idea. Check out the details of this fun project over at Krafty Kath.

16. Jars Inside Concrete

These containers combine two materials at once – glass and concrete. This is a unique way to bring materials together into an organically shaped vessel. Make your way over to the Flair blog to check out the instructions for this lovely concrete project.

17. Taper Candle Holder

This elegant taper candle holder is made using concrete for the base, and a glass cylinder to protect the candle and add a beautiful reflective quality to the piece. Head on over to A Daily Something to find out how to make your own version of this candle holder.

18. Concrete Dipped Bud Vases

These pretty bud vases are not actually constructed from concrete, but rather they are dipped into it part way to give a color-dipped sort of effect (but with light, natural tones). Make your way over to Burkatron to find out all the details of this simple project.

19. Concrete-Immersed Candle Holder

This project is especially unique, as it is created by laying an existing votive holder down into a shallow container of concrete and then letting it dry inside. Head on over to Wonderwood to check out the instructions for this amazing little DIY.

20. Test Tube Vase Set

This unusual bud vase set is again made by submerging glass inside of concrete, only this time a set of test tubes are placed within the concrete in an orderly row. Head on over to Mikaela’s blog to find out all the details for this fun project.

21. Leaf Vein Stepping Stone

Instead of using plain old stepping stones in your backyard, try customizing them with this unique idea; simply grab some large leaves with pronounced veins, and pour the concrete on top using a round mold. Learn more about it over at Garden Fuzz Garden.

22. Rope and Cement Vase

Now here’s a super innovative way to use cement. This vase is created by making a base out of cement, painting it pink, and then adding a textural woven rope section for the top. Make your way over to Enthralling Gumption to find out all the details.

23. Outdoor Fire Columns

This creative blogger was inspired by the outdoor fire columns from Restoration Hardware, but she didn’t like the price. So she made her own using cement columns and glass hurricanes. Head over to In My Own Style to check out the full tutorial.

24. Triangular Cement Votives

These beautiful triangular votives are made using cardboard and tape to create a mold, and then paint and gold leaf is added at the end to create a colorful accent. Head on over to The Creative Glow to find out all the details of this stylish little project.

25. Cement Door Stop

If you’re in need of a door stop for your home, then this last project might be the perfect one for you! This fun door stop is made out of cement and rope, and then a cute little crocheted sock is added to the bottom so it doesn’t scratch the floor. Get the tutorial here.

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How to Use Concrete Blocks in Your Home and Garden

CheerUp — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:03:18 +0000

1. Modern, Neon Concrete Block Planter. Create these super easy and inexpensive planter to beautify your apartment balcony.

Tutorial at Modernly Wed

2. Cinder Block Centerpieces

Just place the glass container inside the middle of the cinder block and arrange your favorite flowers. Tutorial at Yes Please Blog

3. Concrete Block Garden Bench

What a great idea to make extra seating in the garden. Via: Better Home and Gardens

4. Concrete Block Stairs

These steps make it easy to move to and from your house without breaking the bank. Tutorial at Thefigure5

5. Cinder Block Table

This is a perfect desk for all you minimalists out there. Tutorial at The Merry Thought

6. Concrete Vases

Paint the block and turn it into a vase to brighten up any part of your home.

Tutorial at Design Improvised

7. Sofa Made from Concrete Blocks

I adore the extra storage space in the hollow blocks where you can place your shoes. From: Claudio P. Aguiar

8. Cinder block bookshelf

Stack the concrete blocks and 2 wood planks and you will have a nice bookshelf.

From: New Zealand Design Blog

9. Block Bed Frame

Create your bed frame out of concrete blocks that provides endless opportunities for storage and style. Tutorial at Improvised Life

10. Cinder Block Nightstand

Stylish nightstand with eye-catching shelving and little cubbies for all your favorite nighttime items. Via: Dwell

11. Stacked Storage

Amazing way to create some storage shelves in your home without needing any wooden shelves in between. From: Instagram

12. Fire Pit

All you need is 16 concrete blocks to make this nice, smallish fire pit in your backyard. Tutorial at Must add Fabric Softener

13. Cinder Block Planters and Outdoor Bar

Add a solid wood top to the cinder block planters to make an outdoor bar.
Tutorial at Design Sponge
14. Cinder Block Raised Garden Bed

Use cinder blocks to add a raised bed to your garden. From: Savvy Gardening

15. Totem Sculpture

Paint and stack 9 concrete blocks like this cute totem to decorate any space of your garden or home. From: Flickr

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DIY Concrete Projects With Simply a Bag of Concrete Mix

CheerUp — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 12:33:23 +0000

DIY Concrete Projects You Can Make With One $5 Bag Of Concrete Mix. If you make all of them, it comes out to less than $2 per project.

1 Concrete Vases

Concrete Vases (via Homemade Modern)

2 Concrete Number

Concrete Number: So if you read the first and second parts on my summer concrete project you might want to see the final result. If not skip this post, I totally understand if you’re sick of all the prep work. Anyway, I… (via Chez Larsson)

3 Drawer Pull

Drawer Pull (via Projektila)

4 iPad Stand

iPad Stand: This Instructable will demonstrate how to make a concrete iPad stand from a plastic popcorn bucket, it’s inspired by a project from the Easy Concrete Projects book. No previous experience working with concrete is necessary, but you should be comfortable cutting thin plastic with a hand saw, shaping styrofoam, mixing and pouring concrete, cutting away the plastic form, sanding the base, and making the shelf that supports the device from wood or tile. Time Required: 1-2 hours + 2 days to cure Weight: 4-6 pounds Materials: Plastic Popcorn Form ($1 section at Target) Sacked Concrete Mix – NON-Aerated, 5000 psi is ideal (one 60lb bag will produce about 12 of these forms) CHENG Pro-Formula Mix (1 cubic foot box per two 60lb bags) CHENG Sealer CHENG Wax Styrofoam (small scrap pieces) Wood (.5″ thick) 2 Part Epoxy Tools: Ruler Permanent Marker Clear Packing Tape Hand Saw (Japanese style with fine … (via CHENG Concrete)

5 Geometric Paper Molds for Candles and Concrete

Geometric Paper Molds for Candles and Concrete: Make candles, coat hooks and a bunch of other handy knick-knacks with HomeMade Modern’s Bloktagon templates. (via Homemade Modern)

6 Table Number

Table Number (via Love and Lavender)

7 Concrete Magnets

Concrete Magnets (via At Home In Love)

8 Textured Bookends

Textured Bookends: Reuse Styrofoam packaging to create concrete bookends with HomeMade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

9 Lightbulb Wall Hook

Lightbulb Wall Hook: This is how to make an excellent excuse for driving a lag bolt into your wall, the Concrete Lightbulb Wall Hook. Functional yet sylish, it gives a nice industrial design feel wherever you mount it. Last winter after breaking out the serious cold weather gear, I found myself fighting the coat rack next to the front door. It was, to put it bluntly, failing miserably. Tipping over, breaking off, it was a mess. I swore before the next winter I would drive some serious hooks into the wall that would handle all my heavy overcoat needs. I just haven’t seen any kickass hooks yet that I liked enough to justify making serious holes in my walls. Cut to the last few months. As mentioned in my blog ( here, here, and here) I’ve been playing around, trying to make a concrete lightbulb. Why? Because I find the contrast of blending … (via whamodyne)

10 Heart Drawer Pull

Heart Drawer Pull (via Signed by Tina)

11 Candle Holder

Candle Holder: It’s never too early to talk about Christmas, right? At first I wasn’t going to show you this submission to the Panduro Concrete Challenge until closer to the holidays but then I figured that when we’re in late November it’s… (via Chez Larsson)

12 Cake Pan Stool

Cake Pan Stool: Make this durable, spring form cake pan stool in a few simple steps with HomeMade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

13 Cheeseboard

Cheeseboard (via A Daily Something)

14 Concrete Candlestick

Concrete Candlestick (via ellas inspiration)

15 Concrete Clock

Concrete Clock: This Instructable will show you how to cast a fiber-reinforced concrete clock in a melamine box, using a foam knockout to recess the clock hands and mechanism. About Fiber Reinforced Concrete: CHENG D-FRC is a fiber reinforced concrete mix that is ideal for large or small projects where strength and thinness are desired. Fiber reinforced concrete doesn’t contain rock aggregate, instead it contains a range of fibers that act as the aggregate and help bind it together. The 1/4″ thickness at the face of this clock is less of a concern with D-FRC because it’s designed to be cast thin. The aggregate in regular sacked concrete can be up to 5/8″ in size, and getting small forms to fill without large voids can be tricky (a 5/8″ rock won’t fit in a 1/4″ gap). Concrete without aggregate (cement by itself) is brittle, but with that said, try this project even … (via CHENG Concrete)

16 Cylinder Vase

Cylinder Vase (via A Daily Something)

17 Concrete Pendant Lamp

Concrete Pendant Lamp: Use plastic soda bottles to make stylish concrete pendant lamps with Homemade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

18 Stackable Candle Holder

Stackable Candle Holder (via hankukilbo)

19 Advent Stake

Advent Stake (via Signe Pling)

20 Laced Cement Votive

Laced Cement Votive: By Claire of Fellow Fellow Hi there, its Claire from Fellow Fellow here! Ive got a really cute DIY for you today! A laced cement votive, perfect for summer nights spent outdoors. Keep reading to see the full tutorial after the jump! Here’s what you’ll need: Cement powder Paper cups to mix cement (via Say Yes)

21 Concrete Table Lamp

Concrete Table Lamp: Make your own concrete lamp! Complete this project for $7 in 3 hours with HomeMade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

22 Concrete Fire Columns

Concrete Fire Columns: Why pay big bucks when you can make your own knock-off of a Restoration Hardware concrete fire column for about $20. Full step by step tutorial and photos. (via In My Own Style)

23 Concrete Vases

Concrete Vases: Make a super fab concrete vase in less than 30 minutes with the quick & easy tutorial by Sibylle from Funkytime! (via Handmade Charlotte)

24 Geometric Planter

Geometric Planter: Have you ever decided to make something, rushed into it without doing your research, and had your project fail miserably wasting the only day of sunshine and warmish weather in a week necessary to do it again? I set out to make a geometric planter out of cement after having seen some darling ones from Martha Stewart and others floating around Pinterest. When Brett and I were first married he… (via A Beautiful Mess)

25 Concrete Candle Holders

Concrete Candle Holders: Many bloggers have made candle holders from concrete lately and because I bought a big bag (25kg!) of dry concrete for my industrial table… (via NimiDesign)

26 Cements Centerpiece Pots

Cements Centerpiece Pots: I made these cement pots for our table at The Cream Event NYC and I have to confess that this is one of the most fun projects Ive made to date. Its so easy and quick, one could never tell you made one of these yourself in less the 20 minutes. And having never used (via Ruffled)

27 Concrete Planter

Concrete Planter: Turn an old cabinet into a concrete planter with HomeMade Modern! (via Homemade Modern)

28 Votives

Votives: DIY – Make your own concrete votives, step by step photos. (via monsterscircus)

29 Concrete Sphere Lamp

Concrete Sphere Lamp (via Min vrå…)

30 Copper and Concrete Lamp

Copper and Concrete Lamp: I made a fantastic table lamp with this easy step-by-step tutorial for a DIY copper and concrete lamp. It’s rustic and pretty. (via Look what I made)

31 Concrete Lamp Base

Concrete Lamp Base (via Pastill)

32 Gorgeous and Modern Planters

Gorgeous and Modern Planters: We’ve shown you gorgeous modern concrete planters before on AT, like local artisan Zachary Aric Zamora and his variance vessels. While this particular company we have to show you today isn’t local to Austin, we can’t help but notice how great these products look with some succulents in them. Of course, they’d probably look good with anything planted in them… (via Apartment Therapy)

33 Concrete Wood Coffee Table

Concrete Wood Coffee Table: Use Quikrete Countertop Mix and stair balusters to make a modern coffee table with HomeMade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

34 Concrete Bookends

Concrete Bookends (via eilen tein)

35 Concrete Diamond

Concrete Diamond (via Happy Looks Good on You)

36 The Death Star Vase

The Death Star Vase: Use novelty Star Wars ice cube molds to cast concrete vases and wall hooks with HomeMade Modern. (via Homemade Modern)

37 Geometric Lampshade

Geometric Lampshade (via Weekday Carnival)

38 Concrete Lighting

Concrete Lighting (via Esmeralda’s)