I like the idea of a jar of luck don't you? I was inspired after seeing this print by golly bard to create a real life one or two. I'm planning to have one hang around our kitchen this spring to spread some good vibes here and there and also to give one away to an Irish friend of ours for St. Patrick's Day this weekend! The set up is pretty simple (like most terrariums), but if you'd like to check out how I made mine, see the how-to below!
Materials
a medium or large jar (hot sauce or pickle jars work well) -mine was 3.5 litres
pebbles
charcoal chips
soil
sheet moss
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| Jar or Luck print by golly bard |
How-to
Clean jar (remove label if needed) and add the first layer - pebbles. Top that layer with charcoal (to filter), cover with dry moss (to prevent the soil from falling through) - if the moss is dry, wet and squeeze out excess water (this is about all the moisture you'll need), add soil, create a mini hole for the shamrock, and then fill around with soil and press to secure it. Top with another layer of moss. And you're done!
8 comments:
wow this is really cute looks fun to make :)
Great project... I love the Shamrock plant! Is that Oxalis?
This is great...I will try this.
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That's so cool that you made it based off an illustration!! It's really pretty :)
Mackenzie
www.heybirdfriend.com
I'm pretty sure that's oxalis triangularis, I have a pot of it sitting on my kitchen sil that may get treated to a new home having seen this post.
I love the illustration! It is so pretty and delicate.
And your idea to make it come to life is just so cool!
Nicole - haha - i had to google that lovely word. and you're right it is! and after reading about it - i had no idea it was edible.
You've given me some great ideas for my next science fair suggestion! Many thanks!
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