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| Hi. I have some questions for those who have made the Blue Jean Planters. I am working on some, and i'm using a Polyacrylic finish for them. After 5 coats of Polyacrylic on them, they are still very flexible& bendable, but retain their shape yes.
What have you used on your blue jean planters for the finish? I am using a satin Polyacrylic because i don't want high gloss finish. I was under the impression that by using the Polyacrylic they would be "rock hard", and not flexible. Any advice or suggestions?? Thanks! LonePineBison |
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| THIS IS WHAT I DID. STARTED OFF AT WITH SUPPLIES: SNEAKERS AND OVERALLS. 1 GALLON OF ELMER'S GLUE PVC PIPE (1 1/2" X 2' TALL) MOTAR/CEMENT (W/O ROCKS) AMERICAN ACCENT ANTIQUE COPPER PAINT KIT (OPTIONAL) INDOOR/OUTDOOR URETHANE A FIVE GALLON BUCKET DAY 1:I CUT TWO PIECES OF 1 1/2" PVC ABOUT 2' TALL. THEN MIXED UP SOME CONCRETE/MOTAR (W/O ROCKS), I THEN SHOVED THE CONCRETE INTO THE SNEAKERS, THEN PLACED ONE PVC PIPE IN EACH SNEAKER AND FILL PIPE WITH CONCRETE ALSO (THIS GIVES MY OVERALLS A NICE WEIGHTED BASE) DAY 2:I POURED SOME GLUE (ABOUT HALF OF THE 1 GALLON) INTO BY 5 GALLON BUCKET. TURNED OVERALL INSIDE OUT, PLACE IN BUCKET AND SMUSHED GLUE INTO JEANS, THEN TURNED JEANS RIGHT SIDE OUT AND DID THE SAME. THIS WAS KINDA MESSY!! LET THE OVERALL DRY (SEVERAL DAYS) I THEN USED A PIECE OF 2" PVC AS A FUNNEL AND POURED SOME MORE CONCRETE DOWN EACH LEG OF THE PANTS (ABOUT 6" DEEP). THE PAIR I SAW FROM "MY TROUSER" COMPANY HAD DONE THIS, AND I FIGURE THIS WOULD HELP THE SNEAKER AND JEANS HOLD TOGETHER. MY FIRST PAIR I JUST GAVE TWO LIGHT COATS OF URETHANE. MY SECOND PAIR I BOUGHT THIS COPPER ANTIQUE KIT FROM HOME DEPOT. IT LOOKS REALLY GOOD. I THEN FINISHED UP WITH TWO LIGHT COATS OF EUROTHANE. I A HAVE COULPLE OF PICTURES THAT I CAN EMAIL YOU IF YOU LIKE. |
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- Posted by designsbylisa zone 8 (My Page) on Mon, Apr 14, 03 at 23:41
| Will you post your pictures? I would love to see them, or you can e-mail me, too. Thanks! I have the supplies and would like to do this project. It sounds really cute. |
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- Posted by lonepinebison (My Page) on Tue, Apr 15, 03 at 8:28
| Thank you cabin463 !!! If you could email me the pics that would be great! tantrum107@msn.com appreciate it! |
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| I would love to see the pictures also. My email is jlshaw@sympatico.ca. I haven't heard of this before but is sure does sound interesting!! Thanks. Judy |
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| I would love to see the pictures also. Thanks. Audrey |
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| I would also love to see your pictures. Thanks Norma |
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| I know your last post was long time ago but I am a Girl Scout Leader who would like to make the Blue Jean Planters with my troop and I can not find adequate instructions. Could someone please help me here? We would really appreciate it. Thanks to all! |
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- Posted by handsdirty z5 OH (My Page) on Sun, Feb 8, 04 at 11:18
| I know this was posted last year but I would like information and pictures also if available. I would also like any information on what to use on an old pair of overalls. Would like to pose it like it's working in the garden. Can I use the same method as the planter? Any advise or suggestions? Thanks!!! Dirtyhands |
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| Hi Ladies: I was just browsing and noticed this thread. I have made one of these planters. I stuffed the legs of mine with plastic shopping bags until they were full and tight. Then I used "Plaids" Stiffy Fabric Stiffener. It is easy to use and waterbased. |
Here is a link that might be useful: blue jean planter
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| Hey ladies, on the blue jean planter, I would love to see a picture of yours cabin463, could you send me a picture I'd love to make one. yclark@hamburg.wnyric.org Also on that one link from "bluim" the page wouldn't open. thanks, |
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- Posted by marjorie320 central ohio (My Page) on Thu, May 20, 04 at 12:24
| I would love a picture of your Planters. Thank You |
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| I WOULD LOVE IT IF cabin463 and also blumin could e-mail me pictures of their blue jean planters along with instructions. I am trying to make my first one. Thank you, CrysD@aol.com |
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- Posted by gimpytwice 5b ohio (My Page) on Sat, Jul 31, 04 at 22:37
| I would also love to see your pictures ...sharyl |
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- Posted by gerdonolson V0C1R0 (My Page) on Thu, May 12, 05 at 1:10
| Blumin,the statuary are really neat how did you do that. Please let me know. The blue jean planter i make is with bib coveralls then bronze them. |
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- Posted by moonspinnerwa Seattle (My Page) on Sat, May 14, 05 at 19:05
| cabin463 I saw your instructions for the blue jean planter...what a neat idea. Are these toddler's jeans? This is my first time on here and it looks like a neat site. Would you email me the picture @ m o o n s p i n n e r w a @y a h o o |
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- Posted by barbara_grow (My Page) on Tue, Apr 11, 06 at 14:27
| please e-mail me the pictures of your blue jean planter to jayellturf@shaw.ca Thank you |
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| OK you guys. You got me. Would you please send me a picture of the blue jean planter also. I am new at this part of garden web and I think it is now the best. Wow. Thanks Jimni0214@sbcglobal.net |
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- Posted by dbfirewife (My Page) on Wed, Jul 9, 08 at 0:18
| If you will e-mail me the pictures I will post them here for you. .Debbie DBFireWife@aol.com |
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- Posted by Becky Higgs EST(Rebeccalynn0501@gmail.com) onSat, Oct 1, 11 at 21:36
| Please email Me pix of the process of the overall planters please and thank you!! |
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