wire hanger terracotta pot display stand, Digi Mart USA News: Terracotta pots are a popular way to grow flowers and herbs, and a publisher article from House Digest describes a DIY display stand that can be placed wherever a homeowner wants a focal point. The project was originally shared on Instagram by the account @_createyourtaste_.
The stand requires wire hangers, wire cutters, a chunky stone or two, crafting wire and pliers. The article recommends aluminum hangers because they are easier to bend.
A flat brush and liquid varnish are optional for adding shine to the stones, applied in two coats.
To build the stand, the hook is snipped off and the closed body of the hanger is opened into a single strip. Two loops are then formed at either end: a larger one to hold the terracotta pot and a slightly larger one to act as a base.
The loops sit parallel to each other.
The stone is secured with crafting wire wrapped in an X around its body, with excess wire wrapped around the base of the stand. The stone should sit in the center of the base loop, and the metal is bent slightly so the stand sits over the stone while the pot remains balanced above the base loop.
For customization, the article suggests spray painting the wire in bright or matching colors using metal-safe spray paint such as Krylon satin spray. Stones can be painted with acrylic paint instead of varnish, then sealed with outdoor Mod Podge depending on where the stand will be displayed.
Because the stand is lightweight, the article advises considering the weight of soil and plants. Decorative grasses, herbs such as thyme or rosemary, and small succulents are suggested as suitable choices, and the original Instagram post also suggested the stand could work for air plants.
