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DIY tip: Plant plug for your balcony


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Order in the garden

These pretty plant plugs bring order to your vegetable garden. We'll show you how you can easily make the organizing helm yourself.

You need this for the plant plugs:

  • Modeling clay "Fimoclassic", white, 56 g, Art. No. 8000-0 (from Idee.
  • "Fimo" roll (craft shop)
  • "Fimo" modeling tool, 4 pieces, Art. No. 8711 (by Idea.
  • Acrylic paints (craft shop)
  • Stamp set letters and colored ink pads (craft shop)
  • ruler
  • Cutter with cutting pad
  • brush

And that's how easy it is:

1. Knead modeling clay well and roll out approx. 5 mm thick with the unwinder. Using the ruler and a cutter, cut into 2 cm wide and 20 cm long strips.

2. Cut a tip at one end and cut an arrow at the other end.

3. Use the modeling tool on the ends to press the pattern into the soft material.

4. Bake in the oven according to the manufacturer's instructions and then allow to cool.

5. Paint the plugs in the desired colors. Let dry.

6. Finally, stamp with the plant name.

You can find the instructions for downloading the plant patch here!

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