Cable Tie Cacti

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August 2nd, 2011 6

Artist Brian Jewett made these modern-materials versions of traditional coil baskets using garden hose, cable ties, and spigot handles. He has posted some after-the-fact photos and a written how-to over on Instructables, in response to last week’s Zip Tie Challenge.

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6 thoughts on “Cable Tie Cacti”

Lynne Whitehorn says:

August 2nd, 2011 at 1:29 pm

If I cut into this, can I get water out of it? The spigot handles are a perfect touch.

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Gallery says:

January 16th, 2012 at 7:20 pm

Cable Tie Cacti Maybe Not a good idea for you open garden.

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Brian Jewett says:

January 24th, 2013 at 1:51 pm

Yes, The cable ties do not age well in sunlight. Even a garden hose will break down after a few years.

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