Supply list:

Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss, Portland Cement, Water, Cooking Spray (I used Pam), Large bucket or something to mix your ingredients in, Rubber gloves, Particle mask, Safety glasses, Various plastic or cardboard containers to use as molds

Wear your rubber gloves, particle mask and safety glasses!!! Portland cement can be nasty if inhaled, gets on your skin or in your eyes. Don't make me come over there and put them on you!

Mix equal parts of Perlite, Sphagnum Peat Moss and Portland cement. Add enough water to make it a cottage cheese like consistency.

Spray your containers with cooking spray and then fill the areas between the two items with the mixture.

Wrap your planters-to-be in a plastic garbage bag and patiently wait for them to harden. I let mine dry for 24 hours in the bag and then 4 days outside the bag.

A little more detail can be found on my post, which is linked below, and I also show you how to make a sphere.

Warning - these are sort of addictive to make. You will find yourself making them in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

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them: First, you need to empty the eggs out by putting a small hole in each end, and blowing the egg out. It is easier if you use a toothpick first to scramble the egg while it is still in the shell. Then think up some free-hand designs and draw them onto the egg shell. Then go over it with a Sharpie. Any color would work, but the black adds some drama. The last step is to cover them with a clear sealer to add some sheen and to prevent smears. They are the perfect activity for the kids. Go here to see some more designs: http://the2seasons.com/2013/03/21/create-the...

indoor air quality.

We are using the following building materials (and feel free to comment):

-cement board for shower surround

-Redgard as a waterproofing membrane

-fiberglass faced wallboard panels

-fiberglass drywall joint tape

-setting type joint compound that dries in 45 minutes

Since the shower has no exterior walls we decided to forgo the vapor barrier over the studs. But if we needed one it would have been installed along with Roxul insulation.

My latest blog post discusses the reasons we chose these materials. You can click here for more details http://www.homerepairtutor.com/choose-the-ri...

I'd love to hear your feedback!!

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