I Don't Know If This Is Illegal...But Even If It's Not, I'm 100% In Support Of This
by N/A, 11 years ago |
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Spring is only a few months away, so if you’re looking for your next art project, “Moss Graffiti” just might be EVERYTHING you’ve been looking for.
What you’ll need:
- A handful of moss
- 2 cups of buttermilk or yogurt
- 2 cups of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of sugar
- Corn syrup
Step #1: Find some moss
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It’s typically located outside on damp surfaces and rocks. You can also purchase it at a garden store.
Step #2: Wash as much soil out of the the roots of the moss, as much as possible.
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Step #3: Break up the moss and put it into a blender.
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Step #4: Add buttermilk or yogurt, 2 cups of water, and 1/2 tsp. of sugar.
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You can add corn syrup if you wish to thicken the paste.
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Step #5: Pour the mixture into a bucket. Be careful not to overblend, because you want the moss to remain intact.
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Step #6: Now it’s time for the fun to begin! Grab a paint brush and you’re ready!
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Step #7: Paint whatever your heart desires (works best on concrete walls), and check back on it as the weeks past.
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Spraying your design with water will help the moss to grow a bit quicker.
And your creativity doesn’t have to end there!
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Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be able to create incredible pieces like this…
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![](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sifts.spartzinc.com/images/2f57c43e67965ba9ba1d1c4e3fe82058.jpeg)
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So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and show the world how amazing Moss Graffiti truly is!
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