DIY moss wreath

How to make a decorative moss wreath for your home.

You will need:
- a styrofoam ring
- some moss (both fresh and fake will work)
- a glue gun
- ribbon
- pins
- other decorations (optional)

 

Step 1 Preparing the moss

Skip this step if you are using fake moss.

When using real moss, let it dry for a few hours before proceeding. Then try to get as much of the dirt fom the bottom of the moss using your hands and a brush.

Comments

[lemonie]

How many days would you expect live moss to last?

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[zieak]

Depending on the species and your climate it could last quite a while (months) with periodic misting with a spray bottle i bet.  I've been involved with a few projects where we "transplanted" moss onto tree stumps, exposed soil from work, and even a roof top and it seems to have thrived. 

[lemonie]

I've cultivated moss before, but not on a synthetic ring hanging on a door. I'd meant with regard to it going brown or crumbly.

L

[AngryRedhead]

If you didn't want to use a styrofoam form, you could use one of these.

 

[OurLittleBox]

Unfortunately I don't really know since we've only had the wreath up for a couple of days now. I'm guessing it'll at least survive until after the holidays without going brown.