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How to make a simple water fountain as a gift?

Its easy, simple and a wonderful way tofountain?
destress.
1.  Keeps  indoor  air  quality  hydrated.
First, purchase a non-porous ceramic pot, or
metal holder with a diameter no less than 102.  Gently  purifies  and  recycles  air.
and 5 inches in depth to accomodate the pump.
The 10 inches in diameter is to hold the3.  Soothes  harried  nerves
interesting top scenery. Remember textures
and colors are important. You can find4.  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 store6. Water fountains is conducive to relaxation
for interesting water decorations for theand  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 away to do it naturally but through the power
basic  layout  of  your  waterfountain.of  gentle  flowing  water.
Third, when you have decides on the8. 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 decorationsair  moisture  for  healthy  plant  growth.
with a foundation or platform to adhere.
Your platform of course will cover the waterMaterials  Needed:
pump. Create a small hole in the platform
above for the hose to come out. Make sure it1. A container at 10 inches wide and 5 inches
is undetected going up along side a graduateddeep: non-porous ceramic pot, a metal
flower or plant upright in the container tocontainer, or anything else that can hold
cause  water  to  flow  downward.water. The  dimensions  are  guidelines.
Fourth, the platform can be made of the2. Platform sponge from your local flower
material you will find in flower shopsshop  to hold your scenic decorations on top.
arrangements. It's a green porous light
weight material. Easy to make a hole, but3.  Electrical  water  pump.
because of its porous nature, but please
becareful, small particles from this material4. Strong Water proof glue. See hardware
can clog the pump once water is introduced atstores.
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 youras: 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 inwater  fountain.
the pump, then sit back and relax to the
soothing sounds of flowing water. You canBy:  Marjorie  at
carefully bubble wrap it and send it through
the mail, marked "Fragile" of course, to itsMarjorie 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
below retail price. We provide FREE shipping
What are the benefits of an indoor waterand handling via UPS Ground Service.



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