This PPC tutorial shows you how to upcycle an old garden fork ( or spade ) to create a one-of-a-kind rustic doorstop , ideal for inside or outside , or even as a gift . You can also personalise it with a metal plaque or branded wood from an old cooldrink box . Use your imagination and have fun ! Adapted from a tutorial on https :// acraftymix . com / rusty-garden-fork-concrete-doorstop /
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Upcycle a Garden Tool into a Doorstop
This PPC tutorial shows you how to upcycle an old garden fork ( or spade ) to create a one-of-a-kind rustic doorstop , ideal for inside or outside , or even as a gift . You can also personalise it with a metal plaque or branded wood from an old cooldrink box . Use your imagination and have fun ! Adapted from a tutorial on https :// acraftymix . com / rusty-garden-fork-concrete-doorstop /
You will need :
• Old garden fork or spade with a wooden handle
• PPC cement
• Sand , gravel and water for making concrete
• Water for mixing
• Bucket and paddle for mixing
• PVC pipe with a diameter of at least 20cm ( If you don ’ t have any PVC pipe , you can use a cheap bucket , or make a mould using cardboard .)
• Plastic bowls or containers ( 2 per planter / bowl )
• Hammer and nails
• Lacquer
• Duct tape
• Saw
• Glue gun
• Permanent marker
69 MARKtoe ! November 2023