A Note From The Home Depot
Looking to keep busy at home? The Home Depot has the home-improvement how-to, including project guides, step-by-step videos and instructions, to complete Pinterest trending projects at home. DIY blogger, Ashleigh Laurenhas the 411 on how you can make your own moss terrarium. Check out her blog below to learn how!
DIY Moss Terrarium
Step by Step Instructions
The first thing I’m going to do is create a concrete base. This step is optional. Before you start mixing the concrete, you will need a stir stick, gloves and a mask.
I started by adding my concrete into a large plastic bowl. I then mixed in water and began to stir. You want the consistency to be like oatmeal.
After I mixed the concrete, I started to prep my bowl that I will be using to create the base for my terrarium. This bowl was the perfect shape to add to the specific bowl I’m using to make my terrarium. I added oil to the inside of the bowl, making sure I covered it well. The oil is going to help with releasing the concrete from the plastic bowl.
Next, I added the concrete into the bowl and placed the glass bowl on top, making sure I pushed down on the bowl so that it would mould to the shape of the glass. You will then want to add weight to the top while it hardens. I also sprayed the outside with water to remove any excess concrete from the sides.
I then let the concrete dry for 24 hrs. After the concrete was dry, I removed the plastic bowl to uncover my new base. I then took a 220 grit sandpaper and sanded smooth the concrete, making it flush with my glass.
After I added the charcoal, I added a layer of Spanish Mossand soil. Then I added the sheet moss on top.
Next, I took the other plants I picked out, and I added those to my terrarium to add some more texture, color, and contrast to the terrarium.
That’s it! Now you have a terrarium that you can add anywhere in your home that makes for some cool decor.