I think I ended up doing 4 coats and used two bottles. Over kill? But while I was sealing this out in my garage with the door open we were having intense rain storms. I wanted to make sure it held up alright. After I hung it we had another storm the one that knocked my huge tree over.
It has rained several times since and it has held up so far. Not only does the Helmsman Spray help seal it but it also has UV blockers to help prevent fading. If it does fade, you can also freshen it up like I showed with my topiary. I cut it and added it to the board. Since the board is so thin, I screwed the molding on from the back.
I thought it would hold better than nailing with my nail gun. As far as hanging it on the side of my house, my husband and I screwed it directly into the brick. The real moss is actually still on my house. It is just covered up by the plywood version. I am still determined to see if I can make it work under better weather conditions. I have moss growing on my garage roof like crazy so I figure it could totally work.
But I love this version too :. I am glad for the first failure because I realized that there are many of you that live in places where growing moss is not an option.
And there are those of you who may not want to stick you hand in the manure-like moss and go to all the effort to get it to grow. So there are two options depending on you and where you live that you can try! Sorry about your first attempt, although it seems it would have worked if not for record highs this summer.
Looks really great! Moss graffiti sounds great in theory, but playing with dirt was never my idea of fun, so I guess that's a no for me. Sorry that it didn't work out for you after all the effort! With dried moss, you might even keep one indoors. I could imagine it'll look great with a christmasy decoration! This turned out SO gorgeous and I love that you shared the fail for now!
Wow, you are a determined girl! Good for you because it is gorgeous and worth all the effort says the girl who put in no effort! Good for you for not giving up! Your final attempt looks gorgeous! Years ago I ruined my blender making moss for a project that failed Love it love it love it!!! Thanks for the fantastic tutorial. Your secret room is beautiful! Hooray for you!
I just stumbled upon your site. May I say I share your thoughts from your first paragraph. I want to try this moss graffiti, but it sounds everyone just talks about it, noone is actually doing it. There are about 15 pictures circulating on the net altogether.
So your post was a refreshment. Just a thought for anyone wishing to try the moss project. This way any moisture won't be lost to the walls versus the moss. Absolutely amazing! It rains a lot here so I'm not sure the moss mix method will work. I might just try transplanting sections. The painter is doing a QR code, the grown one is the space invader. Believe me, I spent many hours shooting those things as a youth. I think it depends on where you coat the paint.
I got moss from the drain and painted it on a wall just two metres away. It didn't work out. Her idea was that of highlighting the degraded corners of her city with inspiring quotes and phrases.
She cuts the letters in the moss, then attaches it to the walls using a natural glue. Garforth created in this way a new form of street art named MOSSenger, that bonds the urban art to the concept of the messenger. This experimental art was tested on the walls of some degraded buildings in London and the community appreciated her efforts. As you can see, the strategy of the eco-graffiti is nothing but the externalization of an out of the ordinary artistic current that bonds the respect for the environment to the will of making a statement.
For example, the Swiss designer Nguyen La Chanh created the moss bath carpet. Using three different types of moss to create different patterns, the moss carpet represents an innovative way to maintain the contact with the nature from the comfort of your home.
But this is not the only use of moss for the indoor decorations. In fact, some Italian interior designers create true wall decorations with moss. The artworks made by these artists are true indoor vertical gardens that are easy to maintain.
Using different types of moss can be created various patterns and various colored compositions that will definitely impress your guests. Using the technique of moss graffiti you can even try to create your own indoor composition, experimenting on the hidden walls first. To maintain a proper air humidity you can use a traditional humidifier. On the other hand, moss can be used to decorate flower pots or bonsai compositions, especially if you want to create an oriental design.
As you can see, making moss graffiti is not difficult and the result you can achieve will definitely impress your family and guests. My advice is to experiment your skills in a remote spot of your property. Try and see which moss paint recipe works better and use different types of moss to determine which is the one you like best. What do you think about this form of art? Would you decorate your home with moss graffiti? Leave a comment below and share your thoughts and impressions with us.
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