Thinking of getting a cactus plant but afraid that youll not be able to care for it?
How about just making a DIY instead buying a real one?
Its a fun DIY project you could make with your friends over the weekend!
Image credits: DIY Lily Ardor via Youtube
Watch the video below to learn the step-by-step instructions.
It can also act as support for the dowels.
(Dont fill your pot up as it will expand as it dries.)
Make a few oblongs also on saran wrap to use as the cactus arms.
Let it sit overnight and remove the tape in the morning.
Let this set overnight.
Once it dries, use a sharp knife to shape the top and start marking the cactus shape.
(Simply use a sharpie and mark lines about an inch apart from the to the bottom.)
Youll also need to do the same cuts in your little cactus arms.
Next, to make the cactus have a smoother texture, plaster it.
in a bowl, combine a small amount of plaster and work fast as it dries fast.
Brush two coats of this on your cactus to eliminate the foam texture.
Let this set overnight, then sand it.
Now, after sanding, bring your cactus out for painting.
Start off by giving it a solid coat of your darkest green.
After it dries, add lighter tones.
After this, stuck the prickles onto the mod podge and let it dry.
Once your prickles are dry, use hot glue to attach the cactus arms beneath.
