Large Flowerpot Soldering Project

Metal

• Developing a metal design for a flowerpot is a simple process of shaping metal and soldering the pieces together. Metals that work well for soldering include copper, tin and brass. Design whimsical animals, such as unicorns or dragons, for a child's flowerpot. Piece together a holiday scene for a Christmas-themed flowerpot with reindeer or snowmen. Painting metal with different types of paints creates a professional appearance that draws the eye. For a flashy look, consider adding glitter to the paint.

Glass

• Creating a stained glass design on a large flowerpot gives an ordinary container a striking appearance. Solder together pieces of stained glass to form brilliant-colored flower arrangements that resemble the flowers in the container. Dressing up flowerpots with season-specific decor, such as an array of yellow, orange and red glass leaves soldered together, helps create an autumn scene. Springtime blooms planted in a flowerpot dressed up with stained glass butterflies and bunnies makes an ideal Easter gift for loved ones.

Personalization

• Making a personalized flowerpot for a special occasion, such as a wedding or birthday, is a great gift for avid gardeners. Forming a photo frame from glass or plastic, with copper tape and a soldered border, makes a rustic-looking decoration on a flowerpot. Writing the names of a newlywed couple with their wedding date onto a flowerpot with wire and heavy-gauge solder creates a memorable present. Consider painting the names or adding beadwork as embellishment.

Charms

• For a classy project, think about making silver-soldered charms to place on a large flowerpot. Silver is an elegant color that contrasts with darker colors or enhances lighter ones. Attaching silver charms to a silver chain and draping it around the middle or top of the flowerpot makes a flashy accessory. Combining glass with the silver charms allows you to place a picture or object with special meaning on the flowerpot. Mounting cartoon character stickers into silver glass charms spruces up a flowerpot for a child. Use plastic or glass beads as a colorful way to embellish a garden container.