How to Make a Groovy Disco Ball Planter

Protect Your Hands

You will be touching small glass pieces when cutting the disco ball open, so be sure to wear working gloves prior to starting the project to protect yourself.

Extracting Mirror Pieces

On a flat surface or working table, use a utility knife to carefully and precisely cut 1/3 of the way down the disco ball to extract a row of mirrors. Remove all the mirror pieces in that one row.

Cut a Line Across the Disco Ball

Cut a line along the empty row across the disco ball. Sketching a line with a pencil across may be helpful if you don't want to freehand the cut. After, pull off the top and discard the remains.

Add Drainage Holes

With the metal straw, poke several holes on the bottom of the disco ball through the styrofoam to create better drainage for the plant.

Extra Drainage

To take further steps for extra drainage for your new planter, add river rock to the bottom of the planter. Spread it thoroughly throughout.

Add Soil

On top of the river rock, or if you decided to skip the step before, place your preferred or suitable soil into the planter. Make sure to place enough soil, so the depth fits the size of the plant you choose.

Pot Plant

Whether it be repotting back an old plant or potting a new one, make sure the plant properly fits in the disco ball planter. Take the time to pat the soil in well around the plant, and adjust its leaves accordingly to your liking if it spills out of the planter.

Place It in a Macramé Hanger or on Your Desk

Lastly, place your new sparkly planter in either a macramé hanger to hang on the ceiling, or place it directly on a table if you don't have any place or space to hang it. With its dazzling appearance, it's guaranteed to catch anyone's eyes wherever you decide to place it.

If you do decide to hang your disco ball planter, make sure the hook you choose and install is durable enough to support the planter's weight.