Terrarium Craft: Create 50 Magical, Miniature Worlds

By Kate Bryant and Amy Bryant Aiello

Book Overview

A terrarium is nothing less than a miniature world--one that you can create yourself. It might be a tiny rainforest, with lush foliage and bright tropical flowers. Or a desert, with strange succulents planted among colorful stones. Or a Victorian fernery. Or a minimalist composition with a single, perfect plant. Or it might not contain any plants at all. It might be made with crystals, feathers, bones, seashells, bits of wood, porcelain trinkets--anything that catches your fancy and helps create a mood or look. Whatever they contain, terrariums are the ultimate in modern, affordable, easy-care d cor. Terrarium Craft features fifty original designs that you can re-create or use as inspiration for your own design. Each entry comes with clear step-by-step directions on how to assemble and care for your terrarium. You'll also find helpful information about selecting a container, using appropriate materials, choosing the right plants, and maintaining your terrarium. (Hint: It's easy In fact, many terrariums are self-sustaining, requiring no maintenance whatsoever )

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604692340
• ISBN13: 9781604692341
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.0" x 8.1"