Are you trying to add a dash of green to your home? You can never go wrong with preserved moss! These moss art pieces are amazingly beneficial for your health, bringing nature indoors.
But first, how is preserved moss made? Here’s all that you must know about the process:
Living vs. preserved moss art
Don’t confuse these two. They may look alike, but preserved moss exhibits some unique qualities.
For example, living moss acts like any other plant, breathing in carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen. But living plants are challenging to maintain. You’ll need to water the moss regularly and expose it to sunlight. In contrast, preserved moss has all the benefits of living moss but doesn’t require constant maintenance. You don’t need to place it near a light source or water it every week.
How to preserve moss
Moss is relatively easy to preserve, and you can even try doing it at home.
First, you’ll need to harvest the plant and clean it, removing the roots, loose debris, and other contaminants.
Next, you’ll need a preservation solution: two parts glycerine and one part methyl hydrate. Make sure you mix them with three parts warm water before soaking the moss, leaving it in the solution for about ten minutes.
Once the ten minutes are up, you can start drying the moss. Be patient because this is also the longest step. It’s best to squeeze as much of the solution as you can from the moss, letting it air dry on a paper towel.
Don’t want to go through all the trouble of harvesting and preserving moss? You can buy moss art instead. These pieces come in all shapes and sizes, including the classic wall art, pots and cubes, and full-sized moss walls.
Reindeer Moss Art 