Bloem GU18-09 Grecian Urn Planter 18" Casper White

My urns arrived and yes, they look a tad cheap. I painted one with copper with a blue patina. The other I painted copper and used red and orange alcohol ink. They are sisters. I call them Fire and Ice. I love them. A lot of work but they turned out nicely. The red parts look kind of orange in the photo but it color shifts with the copper beneath. Use a primer. I didn't but I like that some of the black shows through. It makes it look more distressed. Clear coated both with acrylic gloss.Recommended.11/02/24 Review updateWell, it's the end of the season and my paint job did NOT hold up well. Even with a clear coat my paint was no match for the two hail storms we had over the summer.I would definitely recommend you sand and prime them first if you plan on painting them before using at least two coats of clear. I'll probably buy them again and redo them. Maybe keep them in a more sheltered area. It was a fun project and the next ones will turn out even better.

Lightweight and beautiful. They look expensive and can be moved easily for all seasons!

Lightweight and simple classic design. I did place additional drain holes in the bottom due to previous experience with other similar items. These are easy to move and care for as they are lightweight. I have concrete ones that are becoming very difficult to maneuver as I get older. A bonus is that a preplanted standard size plant (like what you find at grocery stores) drops right in making it easy to change out seasonally.

While I think any blown plastic pot over 2000 pennies is overpriced, this model is slightly more affordable for those who actually work hard to afford things ~ just not as modern/ trendy looking.This is a Classic Style that previous models of the same item have held up decently with Some Care over the years. Just received this years version and it seems comparable to those from the past twenty years. Possibly thinner and less cleaned up of extra scraps of salvage from the mold but fine. Trusting there is even more UV light protection in latest model, but I know covering them from winter light or storing them plus carrying them empty/ carefully extends their lifespan. Lips become fragile over the years due to the direct UV Rays hitting them constantly.Drainage punch holes are easy to pop or twist out.It appears these could be lightly sanded, primed, and colored/ textured to your liking AND these, along with the pedestal versions can make cool fountains, bird baths, outdoor ice bath drink buckets, etc. . . .Great for classic homesteads or just classic looks.

Durable, lightweight, and beautiful! I bought one for my fern on the front porch and loved how it elevated my decor, so I had to buy another. These are great for ferns to keep them watered and green.

While these serve their purpose well, and look nice from a distance, I was a little disappointed in the super cheap material & felt I was over-charged for what I got.

Very pretty and sturdy enough ot to tip over.

Good product if you need outdoor planter!