How To Make Brick Succulent Planters

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Succulents are fun and easy to grow and you just need some cuttings to start your own garden.

These brick planters give a nice organic feel to our succulent garden and are relatively easy to make, although it’s kinda messy.

You need:
Bricks – preferably used and slightly beat up or damaged or you can go with very clean looking bricks
Drill
Carbide tipped masonry hole saw bit
Clamp
Succulent cuttings
Soil

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1. Clamp your brick securely to your table

 

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2. Setup your masonry hole saw

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3. Start drilling and use a water bottle and pour water as you drill to keep the brick cool and make for easy cutting

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4. Use a chisel or screwdriver and tap on the inner brick until it breaks away.

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5. Flip the brick around and start drilling again and repeat the process

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6. Enjoy your new brick succulent planters!

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