How to make a simple water fountain as a gift?
- Date: 2006-11-16 - Word Count: 507
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Its easy, simple and a wonderful way to destress.
First, purchase a non-porous ceramic pot, or metal holder with a diameter no less than 10 and 5 inches in depth to accomodate the pump. The 10 inches in diameter is to hold the interesting top scenery. Remember textures and colors are important. You can find material anywhere with a little imagination. Such as river stones, pebbles, Spanish Moss, handcrafted small shrubs, plants, flowers.... Or you can go to your local aquarium store for interesting water decorations for the tank and use those. The combinations are endless!
Second, decide on the theme and sketch a basic layout of your waterfountain.
Third, when you have decides on the decorative layout of your water fountain. You are now ready to provide your decorations with a foundation or platform to adhere. Your platform of course will cover the water pump. Create a small hole in the platform above for the hose to come out. Make sure it is undetected going up along side a graduated flower or plant upright in the container to cause water to flow downward.
Fourth, the platform can be made of the material you will find in flower shops arrangements. It's a green porous light weight material. Easy to make a hole, but because of its porous nature, but please becareful, small particles from this material can clog the pump once water is introduced at the base of the container. Using a strong water-proof glue, you can glue shells, pepples, or on Spanish Moss to give your fountain a full and finished look.
Fifth, fill the container with water. Plug in the pump, then sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of flowing water. You can carefully bubble wrap it and send it through the mail, marked "Fragile" of course, to its new home as a gift.
See an example.
http://www.jewelscorner.org/vweb/productpage/images/31027.jpg
What are the benefits of an indoor water fountain?
1. Keeps indoor air quality hydrated.
2. Gently purifies and recycles air.
3. Soothes harried nerves
4. Thoughtful but inexpensive gift
5. Great social focal point for guests
6. Water fountains is conducive to relaxation and sleep
7. Great alternative to white noise to drowning out annoying sounds. What better way to do it naturally but through the power of gentle flowing water.
8. The hydration in the surrounding air promotes free breathing but provides proper air moisture for healthy plant growth.
Materials Needed:
1. A container at 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep: non-porous ceramic pot, a metal container, or anything else that can hold water. The dimensions are guidelines.
2. Platform sponge from your local flower shop to hold your scenic decorations on top.
3. Electrical water pump.
4. Strong Water proof glue. See hardware stores.
5. And, of course, your theme materials such as: pebbles, river stones, Spanish Moss and various handcrafted plants for longevity.
et viola! You now have your first handcrafted water fountain.
By: Marjorie at www.jewelscorner.org
Marjorie Broodie part owner of Family Business aka jewelscorner.org. We specialize in Indoor and Garden Water Fountains, Scented Candles, various Aromatherapy products at below retail price. We provide FREE shipping and handling via UPS Ground Service.
We are located on the web at: http://www.jewelscorner.org.
First, purchase a non-porous ceramic pot, or metal holder with a diameter no less than 10 and 5 inches in depth to accomodate the pump. The 10 inches in diameter is to hold the interesting top scenery. Remember textures and colors are important. You can find material anywhere with a little imagination. Such as river stones, pebbles, Spanish Moss, handcrafted small shrubs, plants, flowers.... Or you can go to your local aquarium store for interesting water decorations for the tank and use those. The combinations are endless!
Second, decide on the theme and sketch a basic layout of your waterfountain.
Third, when you have decides on the decorative layout of your water fountain. You are now ready to provide your decorations with a foundation or platform to adhere. Your platform of course will cover the water pump. Create a small hole in the platform above for the hose to come out. Make sure it is undetected going up along side a graduated flower or plant upright in the container to cause water to flow downward.
Fourth, the platform can be made of the material you will find in flower shops arrangements. It's a green porous light weight material. Easy to make a hole, but because of its porous nature, but please becareful, small particles from this material can clog the pump once water is introduced at the base of the container. Using a strong water-proof glue, you can glue shells, pepples, or on Spanish Moss to give your fountain a full and finished look.
Fifth, fill the container with water. Plug in the pump, then sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of flowing water. You can carefully bubble wrap it and send it through the mail, marked "Fragile" of course, to its new home as a gift.
See an example.
http://www.jewelscorner.org/vweb/productpage/images/31027.jpg
What are the benefits of an indoor water fountain?
1. Keeps indoor air quality hydrated.
2. Gently purifies and recycles air.
3. Soothes harried nerves
4. Thoughtful but inexpensive gift
5. Great social focal point for guests
6. Water fountains is conducive to relaxation and sleep
7. Great alternative to white noise to drowning out annoying sounds. What better way to do it naturally but through the power of gentle flowing water.
8. The hydration in the surrounding air promotes free breathing but provides proper air moisture for healthy plant growth.
Materials Needed:
1. A container at 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep: non-porous ceramic pot, a metal container, or anything else that can hold water. The dimensions are guidelines.
2. Platform sponge from your local flower shop to hold your scenic decorations on top.
3. Electrical water pump.
4. Strong Water proof glue. See hardware stores.
5. And, of course, your theme materials such as: pebbles, river stones, Spanish Moss and various handcrafted plants for longevity.
et viola! You now have your first handcrafted water fountain.
By: Marjorie at www.jewelscorner.org
Marjorie Broodie part owner of Family Business aka jewelscorner.org. We specialize in Indoor and Garden Water Fountains, Scented Candles, various Aromatherapy products at below retail price. We provide FREE shipping and handling via UPS Ground Service.
We are located on the web at: http://www.jewelscorner.org.
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