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Do you ever come up with a project you want to make but really don’t know how you will create it? That was the case with this terrarium globe. I bought embroidery hoops forever ago with the intention of making some type of globe shelf accessory but they have been sitting in my “crafts to do” box for quite awhile (along with so many other craft supplies that I may need to find a “crafts to do” ROOM!)
A fun make and take craft we did with Darice at SNAP conference last month filled in the missing link of using wire to create a “bowl” for my terrarium globe… it worked perfectly. Of course I filled it with succulents… I mean are you surprised?! 😉 (If you’d like a reminder of my infatuation with succulents you can start with my succulent monogram here). Anyway, I’m pretty much obsessed… if it was Christmas time my tree would be covered in terrarium globes of all shapes and sizes haha!
Follow along for this easy tutorial to create your own copper terrarium globe.
Embroidery Hoop DIY Terrarium Globe
Supplies
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- 2 sets of 5″ or 6″ embroidery hoops
- Clear Gorilla Glue®
- Dazzling Metallics Bright Copper paint
- Foam paint brush
- Wax or parchment paper
- Glue gun
- Gorilla Glue Hot Glue Sticks
- Copper craft wire (about 20 gauge)
- Spanish moss (I get this from the dollar store)
- Faux succulents
Directions
- Remove the inner hoops from the embroidery hoop sets. Set aside 1 of the outer hoops (you will only need 1 outer and 2 inner hoops).
- Apply a small drop of Clear Gorilla Glue to the inside of one of the small hoops and another directly across (if the circle was a clock you’re applying the drops of glue to 12 and 6 o’clock). Clear Gorilla Clue doesn’t foam or expand so it will be completely undetectable in the terrarium globe “joints”.
- Line up the second small hoop perpendicular to the glued one and slide it inside of the glued hoop so that the contact points of the 2 hoops overlap at the glued spots.
- Clamp both glued spots (chip clips worked like a charm!) and allow glue to cure for 2 hours.
- Remove clamps and apply a drop of glue to the outside of the hoops at the points where the hoops meet.
- Slightly unscrew the threaded screw on the outer hoop and place it around the 2 glued hoops at the mid point so that there is equal distance between all 3 hoops.
- Gently tighten the screw once secure over the other 2 hoops and get out your industrial clamps (aka chip clips) and clamp at 2 points of intersection.
- Allow to cure for 2 hours and remove clips.
- Heat Gorilla Glue Hot Glue sticks in a glue gun. Lay down wax or parchment paper on your work surface and apply a good sized “puddle” of hot glue to the paper and immediately press the base of the terrarium globe into the middle of the puddle (this will act as the stand in a minute).
- Continue to hold the terrarium globe in place on top of the hot glue stand and cover the top of the base with more hot glue to strengthen the stand. Hold in place until the hot glue has hardened.
- Paint the terrarium globe with 2 coats of copper paint, allowing to dry fully between each coat.
- Wrap and secure copper wire around the base of the succulent terrarium globe (almost half way up from the bottom) to create a “bowl” for the moss.
- Stuff moss into the base of the terrarium globe and insert succulents. Add Clear Gorilla Glue to the stems of the succulents to keep them secure in the moss, since it dries perfectly clear you won’t be able to see it at all.
You could also hang the succulent terrarium globe if you’d like by attaching a leather band or some twine.
Our terrarium globe has found a perfect home on the entryway table atop a small stack of books.
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Amy Deeter says
Oh wow, how neat is this. Great job !
Lydia says
Thanks Amy!
Tamra Gibson says
Osh Gosh!! This is gorgeous. I do lots of crafts with my grandchildren. They think I’m so talented but they’ve never seen this lol. I love to do crafts but I don’t have the confidence yet to attempt the above but I sure would love it.
Lydia says
Thank you Tamra that’s so sweet! You can absolutely do it! I don’t have confidence in half of the things I decide to try but they almost always work out in one way or another!
ed m says
how do you clean it? keep dust free?
Lydia says
I would just wipe it with a damp microfiber cloth when it gets dusty.
Carla W. says
I love, love love this!! I so want to make one now. Thank you for the great idea and directions.
Lydia says
Thank you so much Carla! I’d love to see it when you’re done! 😉
Pat F says
Thanks for the great idea. I may try this with some of my air plants! Love DIY Projects!
Lydia says
I love that idea Pat! Thanks for stopping by!
Becky VanGinkel says
This would be such a fun project to do with my kids!! I can think of a lot of ways to personalize them, so they could make them as gifts for their grandparents/teachers/aunts!!
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Lydia says
Thanks so much for your comment Becky! They would definitely make great gifts! Good luck! 🙂
Christina Sparks says
This looks like a fun project.
Misty S says
Such a wonderful craft. Easy to follow instructions.
Lydia says
Thanks Misty! 🙂
Laura S says
I love how the terrarium looks. Great diy piece.
Lydia says
Thank you so much Laura!
Anna says
Love to try this project
Emily Conway says
Cute! I just closed on a house and we move in in 10 days! This would look great in our backyard where we have so much wildlife!!
Lydia says
Congratulations on your new home Emily! It’s always so fun to decorate a new space!
Anne S says
Clever project! I never would have imagined that an embroidery hoop could be transformed into a garden!
Lydia says
Thanks so much Anne, and thank you for stopping by!
Christina A. says
I love that idea–easy and would look good with most home decor!
Lydia says
Thanks Christina, I like versatile decor since I change the rest of mine up pretty often!
Lura Schreiber says
What a beautiful terrarium! You make it look so easy! Thank you for the step by step detailed tutorial!
Lydia says
Thanks so much Lura, and it’s my pleasure! 🙂
Natalie J Vandenberghe says
I love succulents and this terrarium globe is fabulous! I’m not very crafty, but I’m certain my girls would help me make it. Thanks for sharing.
Lydia says
Thanks Natalie, me too obviously! 😉 It’s easy to make, I’m sure yours will turn out great! I’d love to see your finished project!
Tina Dickerson says
What a great project! It would make a wonderful gift for someone.
Lydia says
Thanks Tina! I plan to do just that! 😉
rhonda miotke says
Very cool craft i think i have a bunch of those laying around here, thanks for posting this.
Lydia says
Thanks Rhonda, I’d love to see it if you make one! 🙂
Tammy Horn says
This is such a pretty and unique craft. I would love to make a Terrarium Globe too, it would make a really special gift.
Lydia says
Thanks so much Tammy! I need to whip up some more for gifts too!
Judy Nieman says
I’ve never been crafty but this looks so cool and easy to make!
Lydia says
It’s super easy to make Judy, crafty or non! 😉
Priscilla S. says
I love this adorable little terrarium. What a great idea!
Lydia says
Thanks Priscilla! 🙂
Kathy C says
LOVE the DIY craft!!!
Lydia says
Thanks so much Kathy!