![]() #Umbrella stand freeYou might be able to cut it down a little (just for asthetic purposes). 9.55'' Wide Freestanding Umbrella Stand in Black/Gold by Red Barrel Studio 96.99 108.50 Free shipping +1 Color Yamazaki Home Umbrella Stand, Steel, Round by Yamazaki Home From 95.99 ( 237) Free shipping Sponsored 8.66'' Wide Freestanding Umbrella Stand in Black by 17 Stories 59. **If you start out with this size pipe to begin with you won’t have to do the above step** Take into account what the weather is like in your area and adjust accordingly. Thankfully, I didn't! I painted and sealed the new pvc and then used construction adhesive to secure it to the inside of the bigger pvc pipe. I was really hesitant to do this because I didn’t wanna screw up the actual umbrella. I had to start with a small drill bit and then go back through with the bigger bit. I took it back out and drilled a hole on my mark from one side and out the other side. Next I put the umbrella pole inside of the pvc pipe and marked on that where the holes need to be. ![]() I drilled a hole straight through the pvc pipe and stood it up in the plant stand. I bought a bolt that was long enough to go through the pvc pipe and the umbrella pole inside and come out the other side. My husband almost never gets involved in my projects, but he suggested this next step and I went along with it. I bought a 1 1/2” pvc pipe and this time I didn’t cut it down at all. Now I wanna make sure the umbrella itself isn’t going to be swept up in the wind thrown into the neighbor’s pool. So the umbrella stand isn’t going anywhere. Umbrella stand ceramic authentic made in Italy (DERUTA). #Umbrella stand modIt wasn’t the easiest solution, but I tried to tilt the planter/tip it over and it wouldn’t budge so I think it’s secure □ Ceramic Umbrella Stands of Deruta hand painted by mod ceramics. I didn’t think I would be strong enough but apparently I was! I had to use a long wrench to hook onto the end and twist it all the way into the ground because, of course I couldn’t get my arm all the way down into the pipe. ![]() I wish I would have because I felt like a real badass clamping it in the vice and untwisting it□. I wasn’t sure if it was going to work so unfortunately I didn’t film or take photos. #Umbrella stand trialThis took some trial and error and I had to unbend the “handle” part to get it to fit down into the pvc pipe. I put a tie out stake inside the pvc pipe and twisted it into the ground. **This part probably isn’t necessary unless you live somewhere that gets tons of high winds** ![]() I also decided I’m not taking chances with it and want to make sure it or the umbrella aren’t going anywhere □ After having the second windiest spring on record in Nebraska this year, I wanted until late spring to bring it back out. The umbrella stand held up fine during the remainder of last summer and fall. Now for the updates!! (Then we’ll get to the reveal photos). Once that dried, all that was left was adding the soil and plants of choice! When you want the umbrella in, you just place the pole part of the umbrella inside the pipe and voila. Let dry then I sprayed it with a matte topcoat. I covered the area around the pipe, took some leftover black spray paint and painted the pipe to match the umbrella pole. ![]()
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