How to Make a DIY Wooden Plant Tabletop Stand
Difficulty Level: Easy
PROJECT MATERIALS
• Block of wood
• Food-grade mineral oil (optional)
• Foam brush (optional)
• Clean cloth rag
• Small drawer knobs
• Wood glue
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Choose the drawer knobs you want for your tabletop plant stand. There are many types out there! We have used a piece of 8"x8" hard oak wood and four 19mm Georgian style antique brass knobs for this project. If you’ll be using a knife to cut food on the stand, we recommend going with a hard wood such as oak. If it’s just for display, then you can go with pine or any kind of soft or hard wood you find.
For your wood, metal, or plastic knobs, keep it proportionate to your size of wood. The bigger the stand, the bigger the knobs. The smaller the stand, the smaller the knobs. If you have a porous plant pot that leaks or soaks water, you might want to also apply a waterproofing polyurethane varnish to protect your wood. For cleanup, the stands should be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
If you decide to use this as a dessert or cake stand, apply a custom cut sheet of parchment paper to place on top of your stand before placing your treats on top to keep it in great, long-lasting condition. Food-grade mineral oil provides basic water resistance to your stand and makes it easier to clean.
2. On all sides of your block, apply the first coat of mineral oil with a foam brush while wiping the oil onto the surface of the wood in the direction of the grain. Leave the oil to set for about 3 minutes and wipe away any excess oil with a clean cloth rag. Let it dry before applying a second and third coat. Allow each coat of mineral oil to dry for 4 hours in between each application. If your block came already pre-oiled like ours was since we purchased it off of Etsy, then skip this step!
3. Using your wood glue, adhere your stand's knobby feet to the wood block. Generously apply the wood glue to each knob and firmly press down as best as you can for 20-30 minutes. The knobs should be flush to the wood surface. Place a heavy book on top of your knobs as a make-do clamp. Allow your stand’s new feet to dry for 24 hours before using. Excess glue can be removed with a clean, wet cloth or scraped off after glue dries.
4. After that first 24 hours, set up your display and show off your greens! If using for a dessert stand, create sets of stands at different sizes and heights to build a beautifully designed dessert table. Possibilities are endless!
TUTORIAL CREDITS
Photography and DIY Tutorial: Chelsea Barton (originally designed for Jen of Something Turquoise) | Oak Wood Block: KraftyKutsGB via Etsy | Brass Drawer Knobs: Abaycrafts via Etsy
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