Another DIY project complete!
I was inspired by a stoneware bath set from West Elm. I wanted to do something similar, but instead of a tumbler with toothbrush slots, I wanted to make something with a special slot for the toothpaste too. Heres what I used:
-fast setting Quikrete (here at Home Depot)
-water
-cardboard
-tape
-sanding block
HOW I DID IT:
I used some cardboard from a pasta box and built the shape I wanted and taped it all up. I mixed the quikrete with water and mixed it until it was the consistency of melting ice cream. Then I poured it in my mold and added in my small cardboard cylinders for the toothbrush slots, and my smaller cardboard rectangle for the toothpaste slot. I taped the cylinders in place so the concrete set nicely and crossed my fingers!
After it had dried I peeled off the cardboard and gave it a subtle sanding, I really like the natural textured look so I didn't want to smooth it over too too much. and VOILA! all done.
I'm really happy with it! It gives our bathroom counter a little industrial touch and it just looks so sweet beside the potted succulent we have there.
Next project: To make a matching tumbler and soap dish. Stay tuned!
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