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