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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.Â
- 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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Kellierose wilson says
Gorilla Glue is amazing! It always holds crafts together and never fails
Erin M says
I love succulents, they’re one of the few plants that I can’t kill.
Lydia says
Exaaaactly Erin! Haha!
Virginia says
Great project! Thanks for the tutorial. Pinned it.
Lydia says
Thanks Virginia! Have a great weekend!
Carrie Conley says
This basket is so neat and cute….
Lydia says
Thanks so much Carrie!
Cynthia Schmied says
Looks easy and fun to make.
Lydia says
That’s how I like to craft! 😉
Carol S. says
Very stylish way to incorporate succulents in home décor…
Lydia says
Thank you so much Carol! Happy Friday!
Brandon Sparks says
I would love to learn how to make this.
Lydia says
It was really easy Brandon, you should give it a shot! 🙂
Kathie Lanham says
Awesome ideal
Gail W says
So pretty. Love this.
Lydia says
Thanks so much Gail! 🙂
Lisa says
What a great idea. I can imagine a ton of applications for these embroidery hoop “globes.” I recently threw a quilt-themed 80th birthday party for my mother and used embroidery hoops to make a wreath for her. She would totally love an embroidery hoop globe ornament for her Christmas tree. Thanks for a great project idea.
Lydia says
So many ideas Lisa, I agree! That sounds like a beautiful gift you made, I’d love to see it!
molli taylor says
i love this! so much easier than it appears!
Lydia says
Thanks Molli! And yes, it is! That’s my kind of craft! 😉
Mutant Mom says
I bet these would look great hanging too!
Lydia says
I think so too! I want to figure out where to hang some in my house and make more! 🙂
Kim~madeinaday says
What a clever idea, I love it! Pinned! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
Kim
Lydia says
Thank you so much Kim! I hope you have a great week too! 🙂
Audrey Stewart says
That is so cute! I always buy Gorilla tape and glue.
Barbara Mayes says
I love succulents and this terrarium is so unique!
Wanda McHenry says
I really like this! It would match my decor perfectly. Unfortunately, I’m not very crafty and it probably wouldn’t turn out like your’s. It’s worth a try, right?
Lydia says
Thanks so much Wanda! Even if you’re not crafty you can definitely pull this off, it’s easy and absolutely worth a try! 🙂
Kathy says
I love this and can’t wait to make one (or 2 or 3). And of course hoping I win the great giveaway.
Lydia says
Yay so glad you’re going to make it! I’d love to see them! And good luck! 😉
Katie C says
This is adorable! How creative!
Lydia says
Thanks so much Katie!
Teresa Moore says
This is a really neat craft idea. Going to try to make it with my daughter over the summer. Thank you.
Lydia says
That’s awesome Teresa! I loved crafting with my mom during summer break too. 🙂 Enjoy!
Rhonda Fuller says
This is beautiful and looks like something I may be able to try.
Lydia says
Thanks Rhonda! I’d love to see it if you make it!