Lampshade Hanging Flower Basket
Add new life to an old item by transforming a lampshade frame into a beautiful hanging planter for a porch or deck.
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Materials and Tools:
wire-framed lampshade
chicken wire
wire cutters
moss
chain and "S" hooks or hanging kit
dirt
plants
leather gloves
Steps:
1. Remove the material or paper from the lampshade frame.
2. Wrap chicken wire around the frame by twisting it around each bar. Add a second or third row of wire if desired.
3. Soak the moss in water for about an hour and squeeze the excess out. Push it against the wire to create a foundation for the plants.
4. Attach a hanging kit or create a hanger with three pieces of chain and "S" hooks.
5. Fill the planter with dirt and arrange plants as desired.
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