Few things go better together than true love and a bag of Quikrete. Well, perhaps we can sit on that one for awhile but in the meantime, this Death Star Vase made from a Star Wars-themed silicone mold is quite possibility one of the better-balanced DIY projects we’ve seen in awhile: not too polished, functional and quirky.

Not surprisingly, the project comes from the talented Ben Uyeda over at HomeMade Modern. If you’ve been keeping track, we featured Ben a couple weeks ago with another one of his ingenious projects: The Flip Desk.

Here, Ben gives us a rundown on creating that coveted Death Star Vase:

Make a Death Star Vase

Supplies

Quikrete Countertop Mix (Home Depot)
Death Star Silicone Tray (Amazon)
Duct Tape

Tools

Long Nose Pliers
Box Cutter

Instructions

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STEP 1: Cut the mold

Use a box cutter to cut a small X at the top of the mold. Cut a 1 inch diameter hole in the bottom of the mold.

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STEP 2: Insert a plastic ballpoint pen in the X

The soft rubber mold will seal itself around the pen.

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STEP 3: Close and tape the mold

Use duct tape to securely seal the mold.

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STEP 4: Fill the mold with concrete

I used a little more water than usual so that the concrete would settle into each detail of the mold.

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STEP 5: Vibrate

To ensure that the concrete settles into every crevice, vigorously tap/vibrate the filled mold to release any trapped air bubbles.

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STEP 6: Remove the mold

Peel off the mold and use a lighter to soften the plastic pen before pulling it out with the long nose pliers.

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Be sure to check out the cabinet pulls, magnets, and wall hooks for hanging USB cords that Ben made with a similar process using a Star Wars Stormtrooper mold over at HomeMade Modern.