How To Make An Ampoule Pot Yourself

It is definitely worth using some houseplants in the interior design of your home, as they bring the space to life and bring color to life. Equally important is preparing them for their own place where they look beautiful. That’s why today we tell you how to make an ampoule for plants yourself!

It does not require a wide range of materials or special experience to make an ampoule pot. In fact, you can also make one from recycled material!

One of the best aspects is that by making the ampoule pot yourself, you save money as it is very affordable. With just a few materials, you can make an ampoule to decorate any space in your home, and they are suitable for both the interior and the yard.

This is how you make the ampoule pot yourself

By making an ampoule pot yourself you get to let your imagination fly. Find recyclable materials and start working!

What do you need?

• Recyclable containers such as glass jars, yoghurt cups, plastic containers, etc.
• Rope or twine of cotton, nylon or hemp.
• Plant.
• Sand.
• Iron battery.
• Scissors.
• Hook.

Instructions

• Take a string or rope, and cut it into eight equal pieces. The pieces should be about 58-83 cm long. Their length depends on the size of the pot.
• Tie all the pieces of rope together so that the base forms one large knot.
• Place the ropes on a flat surface and divide the eight ropes into four pairs.
• Tie each pair together about eight inches from the big knot.
• Then take the two ends of the string (right and left) and tie them together too, forming a full circle.

• Continue to make knots on the ropes every five to ten cents above the first row of knots. Remember that the distance between the nodes depends on the diameter of the pot.
• Continue the same way. Tie two ropes by varying the rows of knots so that the second row of knots arises from the opposite pair of ropes.
• Be sure to tie the two remaining ropes after each row of knots to form a full circle.
• Test the size of the ampoule by putting the pot of your choice in it.
• If you wish, you can make more knots on the ropes.
• Next, it’s time to plant the plant in an ampoule pot! Put a layer of sand on the bottom of the pot and then a layer of pottery.
• Put the plant of your choice in the pot and add the pot battery again.
• Carefully place the plant pot in the ampoule you made.
• Install another hook so you can put the ampoule to hang where you want.

6 ampoule pots that you can make from recycled materials

Once you get a taste of what to do, you’ll realize how easy it is to make an ampoule pot! It can be made from a wide variety of materials. This is also a great opportunity to recycle old clothes, fabrics or other items that are no longer in use.

Next, we provide a list of recycled materials that can be utilized in making a homemade ampule pot. Choose the idea that you like the most and that fits the style of your home!

1. An ampoule made of an old T-shirt

This is the easiest way to make an ampoule, as you will certainly find material in it from everyone’s home. All you have to do is choose a T-shirt that you no longer wear and cut it into strips. 

Start by making nodes as mentioned earlier in the article. You can get a more unique ampule by combining strips of different colors.

2. Ampoule made of wood and rope

If you find a log in your home, you can use it to make an ampoule pot. The idea here is that the log acts as a base, supported by several ropes on which the log is allowed to hang.

Make small holes through which you can thread the ropes. Then tie a knot at the end of the rope. Put the ampoule hanging and place the plant of your choice on top of it in a pot suitable for the plant.

3. Ampoule made of embroidery frame

You may also find embroidery frames in your home. Choose a frame of your choice and a suitable pot inside.

Glue the pot to the frame so that it cannot fall. Then place the desired plant in a pot, and let it hang. Simple but beautiful!

4. Ampoule made from recycled ring

This is one of the best options for a yard ampule. If your garden seems lifeless and you want it to look more original, you can make an ampoule for your plant from an old ring.

Put an old car tire to hang from a tree. Then put the plants you want inside the ring. You can also put some yard decoration element inside the ring so that it really gets its rights.

5. Hanging disco ball ampule

Surely not everyone has an old disco ball hanging at home , but if one happens to be found by chance, you should definitely use it to make an ampoule pot. This idea is especially suitable for those who like a more special style. 

Divide the disco ball in half first. Take the other half of the ball and make two holes in it to tie the ropes.

Once you have caught the ropes in the ball, put the plant you want there and put the ampoule to hang. This creative option is suitable for both interior and yard decoration.

6. Hanging wooden board

The last idea is to make a hanging ampule from a long wooden board. If you find one in your home, you can take advantage of it and bring your garden to life! 

Make a hole in the board the size of the bottom of the pot, which you then cut out to make an opening. On a long wooden board it is possible to make different holes for different pots and plants.

Finally, drill holes for the ropes at both ends of the board to make your creation hang where you want it.

Not when to work!

As you can see, making an ampoule pot yourself is much easier than you might imagine. Using a little creativity, imagination, and patience, you can make original creations.

You can choose recyclable materials and you will find how much fun it is to offer them a new life! In addition, it is good for the globe that your home decor. Why not give it a try today!