DIY Faux Terrarium with Mason Jar Style
Learn how to make a faux terrarium using vintage glassware and succulents. Create unique and inexpensive home decor in a jar – in minutes!
Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never made anything before, you’ll be able to do this terrarium project. It’s the easiest ever.
Have you ever tried a DIY terrarium? I’ve been collecting vintage mason jars for a while but I could never figure out what to do with them.
Recently I’ve been trying to decorate my little apartment and I wanted some sort of plant to make the space appear more organic – and since I don’t have a green thumb, I decided I couldn’t use real plants. That’s how this faux succulent terrarium idea was born.
I found these realistic looking faux succulents and thought my vintage mason jars would be the perfect vessel for them!
I love these faux gardens in a jar. They’re a great organic accent for the home or even a cute centerpiece for a wedding or a party! The best part is that you can make them weeks beforehand, and you don’t have to worry about care.
My opinion is if you’re going to make faux terrarium, you should make two. They look great as a grouping – I think two or three are nice together, especially when they’re different shapes and sizes.
I just can’t get over how realistic the plants look inside the mason jars. I’m sure upon closer inspection a succulent expert could tell that these are fake, but we’re not worried about the experts!
Learn how to make this home decor below.
DIY Fake Terrarium
Equipment
- Box cutter
Materials
- 2 Mason jar(s) Vintage
- Floral foam
- Spanish moss
- Faux succulents
- Twine
Instructions
- Wash and dry your mason jar using mild soap and water.
- Cut the floral foam so it fits in your mason jar.
- Hide the foam. Use Spanish moss and stuff it around the foam and on top. If the mason jar has a small mouth, use a long object to help you guide the moss into the nooks and crannies.
- Stick the succulents into the floral foam. Use a variety of faux succulents to create visual interest.
- If any floral foam is showing after adding succulents, use more Spanish moss and cover it up.
- Replace the lid and add some twine. Wrap around several times, tie a knot, and trim with scissors to finish.
Notes
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I love your idea of maison jar sedum terrarium and might slightly adapt it to include a little bit of compost and gravel and do a bit of glass painting around the bottom of the jar to make it attractive for a Christmas craft to make with seniors. Thanks for your idea.
Mary
That sounds like a fun idea Mary!
mary, loved this!! just one question..you don’t have to use any potting soil? and why is this?
Hi there! The succulents aren’t real – but if they were, yes, you should add potting soil! 😀