How to Make Bamboo Topiaries
A decorative and versatile plant, bamboo offers itself as an excellent material for decorative crafts for around the home and more. Bamboo often grows in odd shapes, twisting itself into spirals and curls, making it a wonderful addition to a decorative topiary centerpiece. From formal events to casual barbecues with the family, creating a bamboo topiary can suit any occasion. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 3 stalks of bamboo (12 inches tall)
- 1-lb. bag large glass marbles
- Clear glass fishbowl
- Bubble-eye goldfish
Instructions
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Fill the fishbowl halfway with glass marbles.
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Insert each bamboo stalk, firmly, into the marbles, with the roots pointing downward. If necessary, remove some of the marbles to achieve this task, and put them back in the bowl once the bamboo stalks have been anchored.
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Fill the bowl, slowly, with fresh, clean water. Be careful not to jostle the bamboo stalks. Hold the stalks in place with one hand to assure they don't get knocked loose by the water.
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Introduce the bubble-eye goldfish to the bowl of water. Bubble-eye goldfish are decorative and interesting to look at. They also thrive well in fishbowl bamboo topiaries.
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Tips & Warnings
Present the bamboo topiary bowl as an attractive and conversation-starting centerpiece at your next family meal or special occasion.
