How to make garden art poles

I love peace poles outside of homes and churches and other buildings. But between not being able to afford a fancy carved one and always wanting mine to be a little brighter and to say something a little different, I've never purchased one. Then I decided I could surely make one myself and stick it in my own garden! Here are two photos of my finished peace pole, each showing two sides of the pole. Honestly, the process was not too hard. 1. Decide what words you want on it. I have known for…

Build your own garden poles and personalize your outdoor space.

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What is an art pole? It's a tall PVC pole that looks like painted wood that you can put in your garden or yard. Some can be customized to pay tribute to a loved one or to commemorate a wedding or new home.

I’ve become a little obsessed with peace poles since I discovered them … A what? You may be asking … These are poles (they look similar to a fence post) and each side is decorated. When you create and plant a peace pole, you are connecting to people all over the world. There are thousands […]

Impress your neighbours and set your garden poles apart with these artistic totem poles. You can mix and match colourful designs, get arty with some realistic fruit, or keep it abstract with shapes and lines. With just a few fence posts and a wide variety of Resene testpots to choose from, you’ll be in pole position to create something wonderful. You will need:

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Admiring peace posts for years, I decided to make my own interpretation of one. Here's what you need to make one like I did: 4x4 wood p...