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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

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