Handbuilding Basics · Hard Slab Construction

Hard

Build a slab planter with drainage hole

A step beyond the basic box: this has a functional requirement: the hole.

Specifications

  • Rectangular planter, at least 12 cm tall
  • Drainage hole in the base (cut before assembly)
  • All interior seams reinforced with coils
  • Clean, straight edges throughout

Tips

  • Cut the drainage hole while the base slab is flat (much easier than after assembly)
  • Make the hole at least 1 cm diameter (it will shrink)
  • Dry this piece slowly under plastic; slab forms crack easily if dried unevenly