
Take whatever artistic liberties you would like to highlight the moss ball’s bright green color and spherical shape. Be sure that there isn’t any residue of cleaning supplies on the rocks in your container prior to use. I typically rinse my rocks in hot water with a little bleach and dish soap to remove dirt and kill microbes that could be harmful to the moss ball. Foraging your own rocks, shells, or sand is a great way to save money and add the perfect, personalized artistic touch to your moss ball terrarium.īe sure to wash any materials that you forage prior to use in your terrarium.

For this project, I chose to display these rocks in their best setting, which is underwater. STEP 2: Decorate the Moss Ball TerrariumĪs a frequent beachcomber, I often come home with my pockets full of amazing rocks that I discovered on the beaches of the Puget Sound. I recommend a vessel without texture or any cloudiness to the glass, so that you can better display what’s inside the terrarium. I’ve found that the local thrift store offers the best options for a variety of sizes and shapes.


