How to Make a Moss Topiary – Easy Spring DIY
This sweet moss topiary in an aged pot is the perfect touch to your Springtime decor! It’s quick and easy – let me show you how to make it!
Supplies Needed to Make a Moss Topiary
TERRA COTTA POT(S)
WHITE CHALK PAINT
PAINTBRUSH
AGEING WAX (OPT.)
WAX BRUSH (OPT.)
FLORAL FOAM BALL
HOT GLUE GUN & REFILLS
PRESERVED MOSS
FLORAL FOAM DISC
STICK(S): FORAGED
SPANISH MOSS
RIBBON (OPT.) SIMILAR or this
How to Make a Moss Topiary
- Water down the chalk paint to make a whitewash.
2. Working in small sections, paint the whitewash onto the terra cotta pot.
3. Using a lightly damp rag or paper towel, gently buff the wet paint until desired level of paint remains and desired look is achieved. I like terra cotta still showing through on mine.
4. Lightly stipple random spots of aging wax onto the pots, buffing any harsh spots with a towel or paper towel.
5. Hot glue moss all over the styrofoam floral ball/sphere.
Be sure to cover the entire thing – and watch those fingers!
6. Trim and shape the moss ball as desired.
7. Break foraged sticks to length, then stick the stick into the moss ball. You may want to secure with a drop of hot glue in the hole.
8. Place the foam disc into the bottom of the pot.
9. Stick the stick into the foam disc inside the pot. Again, you may wish to secure with a little hot glue.
10. Fill the pot with filler of your choice. I used Spanish moss.
11. Either leave plain or finish off with a pretty bow.
All finished – enjoy your new moss topiary!
Thanks so much for reading, and I’d love to hear if you try this project!
Blessings,
Melissa
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How fun and it seems easy! Ordering supplies for pick up from the craft store!
Thanks, Cyndi! I hope you have fun!