Modern Terrarium Studio: Design + Build Custom Landscapes with Succulents, Air Plants + More
- ISBN-10
- 1440243093
- ISBN-13
- 9781440243097
- Category
- Crafts & Hobbies
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-05-27
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Author
- Megan George
Description
Give terrariums a modern makeover! Clean lines and bold color: these aren't your average terrariums. Author Megan George presents 25 easy-to-make terrariums and living landscapes that push the boundaries of traditional terrarium design. From hanging brass himellis adorned with air plants to a wooden centerpiece bursting with succulents, you'll find creations perfect for placing in your home or office. Get creative with: • Step-by-step directions for 25 air plant and succulent designs • An overview of the author's favorite popular plants, including tillandsias, cacti, succulents, tropical plants and mosses • Complete care instructions to keep your terrariums looking their best Planning a celebration? Take your terrariums a step further and incorporate them into your next party. Living letters make a charming, personalized piece at a wedding when used to spell the new couple's names. Turn your next summer picnic into a midsummer night's dream by hanging an air plant chandelier. No matter where you display them, these living landscapes will instantly give your space a whimsical, modern vibe.
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