Published: 18/4/2022
I Destroyed a Limited Edition Star Wars R2D2 Coffee Press, Here’s Why
by Vanessa Vumbaca
Digital Content Manager | Pop Culture Nerd | Cosplay & Musical Theatre Enthusiast
Vanessa is a Sydney-based content specialist who is passionate about all things pop culture. When she isn't creating content or cosplaying, you can find her rehearsing for the next musical she's in.
Vanessa is a Sydney-based content specialist who is passionate about all things pop culture. When she isn't creating content or cosplaying, you can find her rehearsing for the next musical she's in.
OMG, don’t be mad. It’s still usable...sort of. I made a plant pot because I’m a plant mum more than I am a coffee addict but I didn’t want to part ways with the cute coffee press.
In time for every geek’s favourite day - Star Wars Day - I wanted to celebrate May the 4th with a fun DIY project that you can do too. Of course, you’ve seen the films countless times like I have, but you can still play them in the background as you tinker away at this fun DIY R2D2 Plant Pot project.
Note: Some steps use power tools and may require assistance.
What You'll Need:
-R2D2 Coffee Press
(Or an R2D2 container, money box, candy bowl holder, etc as long as it’s hollow)
-Plant of your choice (succulents are best)
(I didn’t use one to begin with but ended up changing it later)
-Soil
-Spade/shovel
-Electric saw (depending on R2D2 lid)
-Drill plus hole saw (depending on R2D2 lid)
How to transform your R2D2:
Step 1:
Grab your adult for these first two steps. Take off the lid and using the electric saw - cut and remove the metal press piece from the lid. The press handle should easily slip out the top of the lid (you can discard this piece).
Step 2:
Take your drill with the hole saw and saw a circle into the lid where the press handle was sitting.
Step 3:
Remove any of the remaining loose metal pieces of the press from inside the body/jug.
Step 4:
Drill a small hole in the bottom for drainage.
Step 5:
Fill the empty R2D2 body with soil using your shovel or spade, leaving enough room to add your plant.
Step 6:
Place your plant into the soil and finish adding in soil around it.
Step 7:
Carefully put the R2D2 lid back on and fill in more soil if needed.
Don't forget to water it, place it anywhere you like and watch it grow!
You can make a Star Wars plant pot out of any merch to create your own one-of-a-kind Star Wars merchandise! Check out our Star Wars Candy Bowl holders that you can add a pot to instead of a bowl, or have a look online for your own merch to transform.
OR if you’re really (really) against altering collector items, check out this easy DIY Pocket Baby Yoda you can do instead. May the 4th Be With You!