How to Bring Your Whimsical Garden to Life

Here are the instructions on finishing your fused glass garden pot.

How to Bring Your Whimsical Garden to Life

1. Dream Up Your Design Let your creativity shine! Arrange your fused glass pieces on the flowerpot just how you like them. Move them around, try new combinations, and once you’ve got your masterpiece visualized, set them aside. Ready? Let’s roll!
2. Pour on the Magic Cover the flower foam on your pot with a generous layer of glue—don’t be shy! Think of it as the magical base that will hold your garden together.
3. Choose Your Adventure Now, there are two ways to sprinkle on the charm—pick your style:
• The Free Spirit Way: Place your pot in a bowl to catch any runaway stones. Pour the stones over the glue-covered pot, letting them settle into place. Then, press your fused glass pieces gently into the glue wherever your heart desires. Add more stones and glue as needed and let it all dry. Pro tip: The glue dries clear, so don’t worry about the mess—it’s all part of the magic.
• The Perfectionist Path: Place your glass pieces first, arranging them with care and precision. Once they’re exactly how you want them, gently sprinkle the stones around. Add extra glue here and there as needed to keep everything snug and secure. This method takes a bit more patience, but the results are oh-so-satisfying. Let it dry completely before the big reveal.
4. Show It Off Find the perfect spot to display your whimsical creation—your garden, patio, or windowsill will thank you. Stand back, admire your handiwork, and tell everyone, “Yep, I made that!”