I love a good moss bowl. Moss bowls from RH are always stunning and inspiring. They also come with a price tag that isn’t stunning or inspiring. Making your own RH inspired moss bowls is simple and affordable. But I warn you, once you start making your own RH inspired moss bowls, you might not be able to stop.
Find your inspiration
Moss bowls come in all shapes and sizes. Many retailers sell their own versions and they come in a wide array of price ranges. My favorites are from RH (previously known as Restoration Hardware).
Collect your moss bowl materials
Moss bowls can be an actual bowl, a tray, a planter, or a flower pot. Making them yourself is simple and inexpensive. In fact, many items you already have around your home can be used as a moss bowl. While there are so many tutorials to be found online, creating a moss bowl is simple and requires very little. Here’s what you need:
- Vessel of your choice
- filler
- preserved moss
The moss bowls I have created are used on table or counter tops. Their size did not require a lot of filler, but if you’re planning to use a larger outdoor planter, you will need enough filler material to allow the moss to sit near the top of the vessel. I recommend shopping bags, shipping boxes, recycled or up cycled paper material, etc. Something that will create bulk, but not weight.
Create your moss bowl arrangement
Creating a moss bowl is much easier than you think. Simply choose your vessel, add the filler, and top it off with moss. I use preserved moss because it holds its color and does not require water! So simple.
Here are a few of the moss bowls I have created. I have them everywhere. They are on my kitchen counter, dining table, entry console, and bathroom counter. They are an easy way to add a punch of color, and when you’re done with the arrangement, simply recycle the moss, wash and repurpose the vessel or bowl. It’s a win win!
Types of moss
There are so many options for moss these days. They can be readily available at groceries, big box stores, hobby stores, and even Amazon. Here are a few I really love and links to help you find them.
- Forest Moss – generally less structures and coloration may vary from dark to bright
- Reindeer Moss – generally recognized as a lichen and is often dyed in a variety variations
- Sheet Moss – generally applied moss to a sheet of adhesive
- Moss Balls – generally styrofoam balls covered in moss.
It doesn’t matter what type of moss you use, where you place your moss bowl, or the type of vessel you’ve chosen. Moss bowls are simply beautiful. They are a great way to add greenery and life to any corner of your home.
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