Made A Planter (GCSE DT) Looking For Feedback!

silvermoonstar234

Hi, I made this planter from plywood, PLA and clear acrylic. I'm looking for feedback from anyone, appreciate any comments. Thank You!

Joyce Goldenlily

An original take on shape but only very small flower pots wiill go into them. I do not think it is possible to buy triangular pots.

Fairygirl

Have they got bases?
If not, you can't grow anything directly in them, and as @Joyce Goldenlilysays, you can't get pots that shape to insert.

The ply would need to be exterior ply if planting into them directly, to make them sustainable. They would warp and rot quite quickly otherwise 

silvermoonstar234

@Fairygirl Yes they have bases with small holes, made for direct planting so water can drain into the tray.

silvermoonstar234

It is made for planting herbs

Obelixx

They are an unusual shape for plants and too small for perennials or shrubs but I like them and would probably use them for my summer herbs such as parsley and basil, near the kitchen door so highly visible.

However, as with others, I'd be concerned about the likelihood of rotting so have you protected the inside would with oil or a good yacht varnish?   I'd also be worried about their feet if they're intended to stand in a drip tray and be permanently wet.

Fairygirl

silvermoonstar234 said:

@Fairygirl Yes they have bases with small holes, made for direct planting so water can drain into the tray.

They'd be fine for small plants then 

I'd echo @Obelixx's concerns about the timber though, especially the bottom of the legs.
Perhaps they could have some of the acrylic on them?

josusa47

There is nothing in the picture to show how big they are.  You need to give measurements or put something else in the picture to give it scale.