How to make a simple water fountain as a gift?

Its easy, simple and a wonderful way to destress.See an example.
First, purchase a non-porous ceramic pot, orWhat are the benefits of an indoor water
metal holder with a diameter no less than 10 andfountain?
5 inches in depth to accomodate the pump. The1. Keeps indoor air quality hydrated.
10 inches in diameter is to hold the interesting top2. Gently purifies and recycles air.
scenery. Remember textures and colors are3. Soothes harried nerves
important. You can find material anywhere with a4. Thoughtful but inexpensive gift
little imagination. Such as river stones, pebbles,5. Great social focal point for guests
Spanish Moss, handcrafted small shrubs, plants,6. Water fountains is conducive to relaxation and
flowers.... Or you can go to your local aquariumsleep
store for interesting water decorations for the7. Great alternative to white noise to drowning
tank and use those. The combinations are endless!out annoying sounds. What better way to do it
Second, decide on the theme and sketch a basicnaturally but through the power of gentle flowing
layout of your waterfountain.water.
Third, when you have decides on the decorative8. The hydration in the surrounding air promotes
layout of your water fountain. You are now readyfree breathing but provides proper air moisture
to provide your decorations with a foundation orfor healthy plant growth.
platform to adhere. Your platform of course willMaterials Needed:
cover the water pump. Create a small hole in the1. A container at 10 inches wide and 5 inches
platform above for the hose to come out. Makedeep: non-porous ceramic pot, a metal container,
sure it is undetected going up along side aor anything else that can hold water. The
graduated flower or plant upright in the containerdimensions are guidelines.
to cause water to flow downward.2. Platform sponge from your local flower shop to
Fourth, the platform can be made of the materialhold your scenic decorations on top.
you will find in flower shops arrangements. It's a3. Electrical water pump.
green porous light weight material. Easy to make4. Strong Water proof glue. See hardware stores.
a hole, but because of its porous nature, but5. And, of course, your theme materials such as:
please becareful, small particles from this materialpebbles, river stones, Spanish Moss and various
can clog the pump once water is introduced athandcrafted plants for longevity.et viola! You now
the base of the container. Using a stronghave your first handcrafted water fountain.
water-proof glue, you can glue shells, pepples, orBy: Marjorie at
on Spanish Moss to give your fountain a full andMarjorie Broodie part owner of Family Business
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"Fragile" of course, to its new home as a gift.