Simply shower and step out on it.
How to make a live moss shower mat.
Living moss bath mat.
When the bottom of your lid is dry flip it over and begin to build your mat by adding moss.
The soft plush moss will absorb the water dripping from your body as you towel off on it.
Insert the moss into each cutout until the mat is covered.
Place your beautiful new moss mat in front of your tub or shower and step directly on it after bathing.
It can be of any shape you want.
Now you are ready to seal the mat.
Depending on what species of moss you have used you might need to water it more than just the drips from your shower once a day.
Lay one of the sheets of plastazote in front of you and place a large stencil in the center.
Made from 70 pieces of ball island and forest moss this green bath mat created by switzerland designer nguyen la chanh practically takes care of itself according to the telegraph.
The water that drips off of you as well as the moisture in your bathroom will keep the moss moist enough to continue growing.
Keep small sections and it will prevent the moss from growing too much.
A diy moss shower mat can be the addition to your spa inspired bathroom.
Using a silicone caulk will create a water tight environment for the moss.
Preserved moss is available in most craft stores.
A moss shower mat utilizes live moss to provide cushion and grip for stepping out of the tub or shower.
This easy peasy tutorial won t take much of your time.
I chose to use preserved moss because of the bold colors that are available.
Depending on what species of moss you have used you might need to water it more than just the drips from your shower once a day.
After you step out of the shower or bath the plant is nourished by the water that drips off of your body as your dry.
This plastic foam material is what is used in making commercial moss mats and is ideal for wet dry use.
A moss shower mat utilizes live moss to provide cushion and grip for stepping out of the tub or shower.
This in turn provides the moss with moisture to thrive.
Insert the moss into each cutout until the mat is covered.
If needed you can spritz it with water here and there if it ever looks dry.
Use the spray bottle to mist the moss for the first couple of months while it gets established.
In some cases you might have to add moisture by spraying with water occasionally.
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May 15 2015 in the spirit of natural living and even being eco chic creating your own moss bath mat is a unique craft project.
I used 4 bags for this project to create a patchwork effect choose a variety of mosses.
Diy wildcrafted moss bath mat.
Make sure to cover the mat with moss holes.
You can make using the cork bulletin board and live or preserved moss.
Watch it here on youtube.
