How to Make a Plant Holder Out of Twigs

Whether you like Mission style, Cabin Decor, Western Decor or just plain Rustic Outdoor style this twig plant holder will fit right in. This easy to make plant holder would be a great family craft project. Just one walk in the woods and you should have enough twigs to make whatever size plant holder you want. You can mix and match twigs from different trees alternating light and dark or rough and smooth. The only thing too keep in mind it the width of the twigs chosen. They must be of a consistent thickness and not more then 1\4" in diameter or smaller. This way they will lay tightly together without large gaps and are thin enough simple pruning shears will cut through them

Step 1: Gather the following materials: various sticks (you will want to gather a fair amount and to only collect the thinner ones, about 1\4" thick and no thicker. The thicker the sticks you use the bigger the spaces will be in the sides of the plant holder), craft glue, ruler pruning shears, the pot you are making the holder for and some old newspapers to protect the surface you will be working on.

Step 2: Measure your pot for the plant you intend to make the holder for. The pot I made my twig holder for was a 3" pot, big enough for a small houseplant.

Step 3: Do a little math. To make sure your pot fits inside of the holder you make measure across the opening in the pot. The one I used measured 4" across. The holder is square, so I added 1\2" all around to allow for easy access. The ends of the twigs need to overlap just like they do in a log cabin. Lay out a test sample of twigs to get the overlap that looks right to you. I decided on 3\4" on all sides. Do the math. 4" square + 1\2" on all edges = 5" square. A 5" square + 3\4" on all edges + 6-1\2" long. The answer you come up with will differ if using a different size pot than what I used.

Step 4: Cut the Sticks into 6-1\2" (or the size you got) lengths. To help keep the sticks all the same size, measure one stick, cut it and then used it as the guide for cutting all the remaining sticks. Cut more sticks then you think you will need. My plant holder in the end measure 3" X 5" and used 54 sticks at 6-1\2" each.

Step 5: Take 4 of your twigs or sticks and lay out your base, one overlapping the other to form a square. Glue where the sticks overlap one another. Repeat as you add each layer until the holder is tall enough to cover the pot you plan to put inside. Let dry.

Step 6: Make the bottom for your twig plant holder. Begin by laying 5 twigs out horizontally, evenly spaced between, but will still fit within the 6-1\2" (or your measurement). These will be the supports for the bottom. Glue as you lay enough sticks vertically to completely cover the supports. Let dry.

Step 7: Glue the bottom to the holder and let dry.

Step 8: Place the pot with your plant inside the finished twig holder.