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.