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Terrariums are the newest things in home decorating. If you've never heard of them, a terrarium is a collection of plants growing in a transparent and sometimes sealed container. whether it's a jar filled of carnivorous plants or succulents these beauties are fun to make and makes the room feel more alive, literally!

So here's a DIY project we've found:

DIY WALL TERRARIUM





Here's what you need:
- Gravel
 - Air plants, cactus or succulents (you will need a small amount of potting soil if not using air plants)
- Moss
- spray paint (preferably a colour that matches the wall)
- magnetic metal tins (from here, you just need to slap magnetic tape on the back!)
- Dremel tool
- painter’s tape
- E6000 glue

Here's what you do:
 Cover your tins with painter’s tape before you begin spray painting the inside of them. Spray tins with 3-4 light coats until they are opaque. While your tins are drying, remove the acrylic top from all lids by putting a small amount of pressure with your hands to pop them off. Measure the diameter and mark a line with a permanent marker. Using the diamond cutter tip of your Dremel tool, slice all acrylic lids in halves (you can also try different shapes or drill holes). Lightly sand the edges using a sander tip of your Dremel tool.















 Place acrylic tops back in the metal frame of the caps and glue both pieces. We also recommend dabbing the edges of the tins with a q-tip with glue to seal the lids to prevent the weight from the gravel popping out of the containers.

 Once your tins are dry from spray paint, remove tape and wash tins with water and soap. Close all tins, now with open front lids. Add gravel, misty moss and air plants. If you prefer building a closed terrarium and skipping cutting the lids, you will need activated charcoal, which can be found in the aquarium section at any pet store. Air plants won’t work well in closed containers, so you may want to switch to ferns and small leafy plants.