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Wall Pocket Vase Build a hanging wooden vase. From "B. Original" episode DBOR-602

It's easy being green with these fun foliage vases.

Who says vases have to be made of glass or ceramic? Or that they have to sit on a table?

Not Michele Beschen. The B. Original host loves to push the boundaries of design, and that includes creating unorthodox vases for interesting locations. In this project, she shows how to use plywood – yes, plywood – to create a fun vase that mounts on the wall.

Build a variety of these wall pocket vases to display artificial flowers or fresh arrangements (with inserts to hold water). Or, follow Michele Beschen's lead and create a fabulous flower wall.

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Wall Pocket Vase

Materials:

2 pieces of 1/4" plywood, 9-3/4" by 9"
2 pieces of 3/4" inch plywood, 3-1/2" wide
hand saw or band saw
miter saw
adjustable bevel square
safety glasses
wood glue
air nailer with 1" nails or hammer and nails

Note: These dimensions are based on the desired size for Michele Beschen's wall pocket vase. Adjust the dimensions as needed for vases in different sizes.

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

• The vase will be trapezoid-shaped; Michele Beschen's measured 9" across the top and 6-1/2" across the bottom. To duplicate her vase, lay out one piece of plywood with the 9" sides at the top and bottom. Measure and mark the center of the bottom edge of the plywood, then make a mark 3-1/4" on either side of the center mark.

• Use a straight edge to draw lines from the last two marks
  to the top corner of each side. Cut along the lines with a hand saw or a band saw to create the trapezoid shape (figure A).

• Repeat the process on the other piece of plywood.

• The sides of the vase will be made of 3/4" birch plywood strips cut 3-1/2" wide. The strips must be bevel-cut to align properly with the edges of the vase.

• To get the correct angle, place a 3/4" plywood strip on
  edge and position one of the trapezoid pieces on top of it, about 1" from the bottom of the strip. Trace the edges of the trapezoid onto the strip and set the trapezoid aside (figure B).

• Use an adjustable bevel square to measure the angle of
  the line traced on the plywood strip. Set the miter saw blade to the same angle, place the plywood strip on edge in the miter saw and cut it to the correct angle and length
  (figure C).

• Measure and cut the other side piece in the same manner.

• Apply wood glue and attach the sides to the trapezoid front and back with an air nailer or hammer and nails (figure D).

• Measure the length of the bottom opening. Using the same angles that were used to cut the side strips, cut a strip to fit the bottom measurement. Keeping the same angle will cause the bottom piece to fit snugly into the bottom of the vase.

• Slide the bottom piece through the top of the vase and press into position. Nail the bottom piece into place.

• Dress the vase up further with decorative wood trims. paint, stain, varnish, stamping or wood burning (figure E).

• Attach the vase to the wall with a saw tooth hanger or picture wire. Or, simply drill a hole into the back of the vase and hang it over a screw, nail or drywall anchor.

• Insert a glass container if the vase will hold fresh flowers. If not, insert floral foam to hold artificial flowers and greenery in place.