How to make a book for the succulents
To add a little charm to your interiorapartments or cottages, you don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of time and money. Designer Russell Brown has created many interesting decorative ornaments practically out of nothing, of which I really liked the funny tubs-pots for indoor plants, made from old books. Guided by step-by-step instructions, you can easily make the same with your own hands! People have already come up with many crafts from old books: from shelves to sculptural compositions. Many may consider it blasphemous to cut up books, but the designer believes that this is an artistic rethinking and reuse of an unnecessary thing. Russell finds inspiration in finding something beautiful and making an even more beautiful and graceful creation out of it, as happened with old books and indoor succulent plants.
The process of making such an original flowerpot is very simple and will not take you much time and effort. Detailed step-by-step instructions are below, on the tabs. [tab name=’materials’]
Materials for work:
- old thick book
- 2-3 small succulents, not more than
- a bit of soil, pebbles or sand
- moss or ground green cover
- stationery knife
- glue
- cellophane or parchment paper
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A few hours before work, apply a thin layera layer of clear glue on the block of pages. There is no need to glue the edges thoroughly, the glue will simply help hold the pages together when you cut the hole. [/tab] [tab name=’step 2′]
Cutting a suitable hole is the mostThe labor-intensive part of the process. Decide in advance what shape and size the area for planting succulents will be. Use a ruler to outline the work surface and, using a sharp stationery knife, boldly cut the pages, several at a time. Gradually cut a hole at least 4 cm deep. The hole does not have to be neat and clean, as a result, only the first page will be visible, so do not worry about uneven edges and crooked cuts. Leave the first title page untouched for beauty. [/tab] [tab name=’step 3′]
Line the hole with cellophane or parchment paper. This will prevent water from getting on the book.[/tab] [tab name=’step 4′]
If the depth of the book allows, then the first layerPlace some pebbles or sand at the bottom of the hole. This will provide some drainage, for which the succulents will be very grateful. Put the second layer of soil, where you carefully move the green inhabitants from the pots. These unpretentious plants do not need much water, and the gravel allows the water to drain and leave the roots of the succulents in a comfortable dry state. If there is no room for stones, do not worry, the succulents will still live even without drainage. [/tab] [tab name=’step 5′]
Cover the soil with dry moss.Of course, you can leave the soil uncovered, but with a green carpet the whole composition looks nicer and more aesthetically pleasing, and the moss will help support the plants in a shallow pot. [/tab] [tab name=’step 6′]
Cut off the excess cellophane just below the edge of the pot and carefully hide it. [/tab] [tab name=’care’]That's all!The original decor for any room is ready! Once a week, succulents should be watered with a small amount of water. At the same time, try not to wet the title page and the entire book. In addition, these green plants need a lot of sunlight, so choose the brightest place in the room or regularly take the plants outside. [/tab] [end_tabset]
