How to Turn a Disco Ball Into a Planter

Let your favorite plant shine. Follow these simple steps to learn how to upcycle a disco ball into a groovy hanging planter.

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Plants will surely be "stayin' alive" in this planter made from a disco ball.

Disco Ball Planter, Step 16b

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Materials

disco ball
safety goggles
leather gloves
craft knife
drill

jigsaw
perlite
hanging planter
small plastic planter
plant

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Step 1: Remove Some Mirrors

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While wearing protective gloves, carefully use the craft knife to pry a row of mirrors off the disco ball one-third of the way down from the top.

Step 2: Cut

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Use a jigsaw to cut off the top of the disco ball where the mirrors have been removed.

Step 3: Drill

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Pry off one mirror on each side of the disco ball where you plan to place the hanging wire. Use a drill to create holes large enough for the wire to fit through.

Step 4: Prepare to Plant

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Place the small planter upside down inside the disco ball.

Step 5: Add Hanging Planter

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Detach the wires from the hanging planter and place it inside the disco ball on top of the first planter.

Step 6: Attach Wires

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Disco Ball Planter, Step 13c

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Attach the hanging wires to the disco ball by threading them through the holes on each side and twisting them to secure.

Step 7: Fill

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Fill the planter halfway with perlite.

Step 8: Plant

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Add your favorite plant.

Step 9: Hang

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Hang the planter in a place where it can shine, and enjoy!