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