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Make a Faux Gumball Machine Terrarium
by
Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team
(IC: paid contributor)
6 Materials
$25-30
30 Minutes
Easy
I believe I have found my new favorite plant: the succulent. It's so simple and there's just something so elegant about it to me. What's even better is that it seems to be extremely LOW MAINTENANCE which is my kind of plant! I've seen these gumball machine planters in the past, and I've never been much for them but I'm totally digging the twist with using a different color (i.e. not red) and using small, simple plants like the succulent. This super easy project fits nicely on the shelves in my kitchen and brings a little life as well.
Supplies:
STEP 2: Adhere terrarium
STEP 3: Plant Succulent
STEP 4: Adhere the top to the terrarium
Some may think the look I gave for this project is monochromatic--and normally I would agree because I'm all about color--however, for the succulent, I love how earthly and chill this turned out.
Overall, I was really happy with how this project turned out. It was quick, easy and unique, and I'm sure it will be a conversation piece when guests come over.
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Suggested materials:
- 4" clay pot and saucer (Home Depot)
- Loctite Power Grab adhesive (Home Depot)
- Terrarium (JoAnn's (online))
- Chalk paint (JoAnn's)
- Succulents (Home Depot)
- Marbles (Dollar Tree)
Published June 27th, 2016 12:50 PM
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Lorri McGuire on Jul 30, 2016I think i might use it as a candy dish on my desk
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Rob & Courtney M, Hometalk Team on Aug 01, 2016Great idea Lorri!
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Gladys Mercer on Aug 26, 2017
Your idea is extraordinary.
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Frequently asked questions
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Why put the saucer on top
Couldnt it be left off
With such a large opening,how often to you have to spritz the plants,and do you continue to cut the plants back when they get too big? Very cut idea. Oh,and how much light does this get?
I have an old gum ball machine that I believe I will use. My question is if it’s sealed doesn’t a normal terrarium plants not require watering? ??