Plant Marker

18 years ago

I made this plant marker from license plate letters, a piece of an old fence board, and a pipe from our pool demo. It's big, colorful, and will last a long time. Linda

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tralynn
18 years ago
Wow!! That is really a clever idea. I like the big bold letters. It should look really nice in your garden.
robolady
18 years ago
I absolutely love that. Could I use it as a project of the week? I'd give you credit for sure.

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carbon has an half life of a couple million years ... if the plastic does not accept such.. use some sand paper to roughen the surface ... but the labels should be inserted so that the name is angled down.. so the elements dont physically wear it off ... inserting the marked part int he ground.. removes that insult.. but pulling thme in an out.. is like sand paper ... and can rub it off ... i also used to garbage pick mini blinds .... and make markers out of them ... but these days.. you can buy a small set at wallyworld for a few bucks ... and i have some marked with paint pens over 10 years old.. which simply brings me back to what plastic are you using ... could you snap a pic .. a total fail safe would be plastic knives with a scratch all ... cant see the name at distance.. but it will be there for thousands of years ... ken
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lindasewandsew
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks, You're welcome to use any pics of mine on your wonderful blog Margo. I'm making another one tonight to take to DS tomorrow. Hopefully, I'll get away from this computer right now and go finish it, lol. I'll post both on a new thread on GJ. Linda
lindasewandsew
Original Author
18 years ago
Here's the other one. It's for DSs sunflowers. It has a long pole because his sunflowers are tall. My neighbors are truly nice to put up with me working in the back yard late at night. Linda

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lydia1959
18 years ago
I love it! Now I have a reason to get some old liscense plates!
robolady
18 years ago
How are you cutting them?
lindasewandsew
Original Author
18 years ago
Thanks very much. I'm cutting them with plain old tin snips. Most plates are aluminum and easy to cut. Some are steel and a little harder. I've scored and bent them back and forth in a vice and they break off pretty straight. They can also be cut with a jigsaw with a metal blade. Safety glasses and gloves are a good idea. They can be sharp. I use any drill bit to drill them. Ditto on the safety equipment while drilling them. They tend to spin.

After searching for license plates at yard sales, etc. here and not having much luck, and no luck at all finding nice color ones. I started ordering them from a guy who lives in Ohio. He's a great guy to deal with, and his prices are the best, even with shipping. Email me and I'll send you his name, etc.
njtomboy
18 years ago
Very nice. I have a ton I am cutting up now as well... I wasn't quite sure what I would make of them but signage is good... but I'm not much of a gardener...

maybe a "Keep Out" sign... LOL

Linda... I think we use the same supplier....LOL
texasfern
18 years ago
What a great idea!
lindasewandsew
Original Author
18 years ago
Hi Tomboy, Is Ron your license plate guy? I love that guy! Linda
njtomboy
18 years ago
yes, that's him!!!! Ron F.

Linda because of your post, I whipped out the tin snips (this project I have been procrastinating on) and have been cutting up a storm!

Thank you for much for your inspiration... Your signs look great!

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