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