DIY Copper Foil Planter

I have a terrible black thumb and struggle to keep plants alive. This year I was determined to work on my plant caring skills and managed to grow this succulent plant. It came in an uninspiring terracotta pot, so I decided to make this DIY Copper Foil Planter project to give it a classier feel.

DIY Copper Foil Planter
DIY Copper Foil Planter Before

You will need:

  • White Paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Copper Foil
  • Sealant (optional)
DIY Copper Foil Planter Materials

Begin my wiping your planter clean with a damp cloth and drying it with a paper towel. Paint with 2-3 coats of acrylic white paint. I think this DIY could also look amazing with black or coloured paints – you can change it depending on your interior colour scheme.

DIY Copper Foil Planter Start Painting

You can paint the inside of the planter if you wish, but I left this step as my internal plant pot covers this.

DIY Copper Foil Planter Dry

Working with copper foil can be fiddly, so I recommend using tweezers to hold and place pieces. Whilst the paint is still wet, add pieces of copper foil in a random pattern around the planter.

DIY Copper Foil Planter Add Foil

You can use your finger to flatten each piece of foil and to adhere it to the planter. I didn’t do this for every piece as I liked a bit of a 3D feel in places.

DIY Copper Foil Planter Round

An optional step is to paint or spray the planter with a sealant. This works best if you have flattened the copper foil pieces.

DIY Copper Foil Planter Display

The planter is suitable for indoor plants only, but it looks fantastic when grouped with other planters and your favourite print.

Luxury DIY Copper Foil Planter
modern DIY Copper Foil Planter