Place the unpainted end of a 2 x 2 x 8 post in each of the planters.
Diy outdoor string light pole.
You can use handmade planter pots or store bought planters.
Supplies for making planter poles.
I knew i would paint them so the plastic didn.
Install easy removable string light poles over your patio or backyard fire pit to create beautiful ambiance.
Add water to the concrete mix according to the manufacturer s instructions and stir with a stick until well combined.
This beginner friendly tutorial will work for either and you don t need any special or expensive tools to accomplish this project.
They re quick inexpensive and very simple.
Large planters i chose these because of their price and size.
Supplies needed to make outdoor string lights on poles.
Diy projects outdoor living.
How to hang outdoor string lights from diy posts.
Hang string lights from the c hooks using zip ties to secure the lights to the hooks.
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Fill planter with concrete.
For each freestanding outdoor string light box and pole you will need.
A simple and fuss free diy tutorial on how to make your own planter pot poles for hanging outdoor cafe string lights.
Outdoor string lights these are what i used here is an led solar version of string lights too too.
How to make diy outdoor string lights on poles.
Insert a c hook in each of the poles toward the top.
Plastic 5 gallon bucket.
Divide the dry concrete mix evenly over the planters.
At the top of the 4x4 post pre drill a hole for the c hook that will hold the string lights.
You don t need a lot of diy experience to complete these.
I asked for a patio makeover for my birthday this year and one of the top things on my wishlist was string lights.
Thomson s wood seal in acorn.