Introduction: Cubicle Planters, a Garden in Your Cube
These are a nice way to add a little life to your cubicle or office. They are simple metal boxes. I was inspired by another instructable:
Credit-Card Flower Box (Fridge Magnet)
I really like the magnet version, but there is not much light by my fridge, and I only had enough cards to make two. I wanted to make a cubicle version, so I decided to make some metal ones. These are very cheap to make.
Disclaimer:
My version of this project involves power tools, so if you are STUPID and likely to hurt yourself, go do something else.
Step 1: Tools and Materials
Tools:
-Necessary
Vise or clamp with parallel jaws
pliers
wire cutters
sharpie
butane torch or soldering iron
solder
ruler
rotary tool with abrasive cutting wheel (tin snips would probably work ok)
-Nice to have
c-clamp
vise grips or spring clamp
square
strong magnet
-Optional
Dog - good for company (choose one that is not rabid)
Materials:
light weight metal - you could use an old filing cabinet drawer(good thin steel).
small paperclips
Step 2: Mark and Cut Metal
Mark your metal and cut out as many pieces as you want. You need one piece for each planter.
I made a 2.5cm x 2.5cm x 5cm planter. Choose whatever dimension that makes you happy.
Step 3: Bend Your Metal
Read the notes on the images.
Step 4: Play With Fire
Try not to burn yourself. Read the notes on the pictures.
Step 5: Finish
Clip the paper clip wire to length.
Sharpen the points.
Smooth any sharp edges.
You should have something like the images below.
Decorate it how you like. I just roughed mine up with the rotary tool.