I recommend that you gently slide rocks along the side of the jar or vase to slow their momentum and reduce the risk of cracking the bottom of your glass vessel. STEP 3: Assemble the Moss Ball Terrariumįirst, very carefully add the materials to create the floor of your moss ball terrarium. I’d tried cleaned driftwood with mixed results. Add shells, sticks, glass beads, or other non-porous objects to create your masterpiece. Take whatever artistic liberties you would like to highlight the moss ball’s bright green color and spherical shape.

Be sure that there isn’t any residue of cleaning supplies on the rocks in your container prior to use.

I typically rinse my rocks in hot water with a little bleach and dish soap to remove dirt and kill microbes that could be harmful to the moss ball. Foraging your own rocks, shells, or sand is a great way to save money and add the perfect, personalized artistic touch to your moss ball terrarium.īe sure to wash any materials that you forage prior to use in your terrarium.

For this project, I chose to display these rocks in their best setting, which is underwater. STEP 2: Decorate the Moss Ball TerrariumĪs a frequent beachcomber, I often come home with my pockets full of amazing rocks that I discovered on the beaches of the Puget Sound. I recommend a vessel without texture or any cloudiness to the glass, so that you can better display what’s inside the terrarium. I’ve found that the local thrift store offers the best options for a variety of sizes and shapes. Non-porous objects to adorn the terrarium (rocks, shells, sand, etc)Ĭhoose a clear, non-porous container that can hold at least one quart of water or more, depending on the size of your moss ball.Lid or stopper for the jar (Amazon has a wide assortment of corks in various sizes).Jar, bottle, or vase (cleaned and sterilized).Marimo moss ball (Where to buy a moss ball: Marimo can be found at many plant stores or nurseries, or some online vendors).

What You’ll Need for Your Marimo Moss Ball Terrarium:

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