DIY magnetic flower pot with air plants are a fun way to bring light and color to your office or kitchen. Any indoor wall planters save space and bring the plants up to your view.
I have started a love affair with air plants.
What is it about a plant that doesn’t have roots and grows the most gnarly leaves in the most interesting shapes. These little friends are my new work buddies and I love having them there.
Air plants are perfect for the office because they don’t need a lot of light (cubical safe). And while most humans hate the harsh fluorescent lights of an office, these little guys flourish under them. Here is a great resource for caring for air plants if you are interested.
I have been thinking about ways to personalize and update my workspace. This is as far as I have gotten but I have been brainstorming other ways of making my space a little more inviting.
These magnetic flower pots are made out of Fimo clay, a soft polymer clay that solidifies in the oven. It’s easy to mold and work with and quick to bake in the oven. Plus, if you are feeling adventurous, you can blend the colors or marble them together. My pearl pot came out looking almost marbled which I loved.
1. Flatten clay out with a rolling pin
If you are having issues with it sticking, try a pint glass or wine glass. The glass helps a lot. You’re aiming for 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
2. Cut final Fimo 1 inch by 4 inches
3. Score the Fimo lightly one inch apart
4. With the scores on the inside, wrap your cube and gently press the edges together.
It’s hard to see in this photo, but I cut the edges on an angle to help press them together. I did not want any overlap.
It’s hard to get the edges to blend perfectly. But this seam will go in the back.
5. Cut one more 1×1 box for the bottom.
6. Cut the edges of the bottom to fit. Since you don’t have to worry about a waterproof pot with air plants, and they love a little air circulation, the bottom does not have to be perfectly fit.
7. Use E6000 or something similar to glue small magnets to the back of your box.
8. Fill with air plants of your choice and place anywhere magnetic.
PS If you are looking for other plants check out my painted milk bottle or check out other home decor posts.
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Jessica Bradshaw says
This is brilliant! I just love your blog. Your craft ideas are fantastic. I am not crafty at all, but I may just try this. 🙂
Lauren says
It was really fun to do! And Fimo is fairly forgiving for new crafters.
Jenn Slavich says
Wow, how cool are these! Oh my goodness it thing I will try these out and plant some herbs in them. They look so cool and it seems like they aren’t that hard to make! Thanks for sharing this!! Super cool!
Lauren says
Herbs is a great idea! You will have to secure the bottom better than I did though. I left mine fairly open to give the air plants plenty of breathing room.
Carol Cassara says
What an amazing and super cute idea. You really broke it down into simple steps, which is the only way I can do stuff like this.
Shann Eva says
These are so cute. I’ve never heard of air plants before, but now I’m going to have to do some investigating. I used to love making stuff with Fimo in Art class, so this would be a great project.
Mary says
These are very cool! I think I will invite a few friends over, a bottle of wine and make these. Thanks for the info.
Lauren says
YES! Send me pictures if you make them!
Carla Nordstrom says
This is a clever and fun idea, Lauren! I may try to do this with my 5th grade classroom! Are the air plants easy to find? I have never had one, though I have heard of them.
Lauren says
I found them at a local shop but the first one I bought I actually found on Amazon. They are cheaper on Amazon, especially if you are buying bulk.
Carla Nordstrom says
Thanks for the reply. I’ll get on this and give it a try! Nice Mothers Day gift!
Chrissy says
Ah, these are adorable! I love air plants and my daughter loves working with fimo – thanks for the inspiration. We will definitely try this out!
Danielle Greco says
This is so cute! And seems so simple. I love that you actually made the pots, so creative. I kill just about every plant I see lol I don’t mean to but I do :/ . So these will be perfect for me. Great post!
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Elaine says
What a super cute idea!! Love it…Where do you get the plants?
I would love to try something similar…
Tish says
This is so creative. These would like good in so many places.
Jessica says
These little magnetic flower pots are so adorable! I would have never thought they were made out of clay! I also really love this easy way to add more greenery to a small living space!