| HOW TO MAKE HANDCRAFTED FOUNTAIN AT | | | | diameter is to hold the interesting top scenery. |
| YOUR HOME | | | | Remember textures and colors are important. You |
| What are the benefits of an indoor water fountain? | | | | can find materials anywhere with a little imagination. |
| 1.Keeps indoor air quality hydrated. | | | | Such as river stones, pebbles, Spanish Moss, |
| 2.Gently purifies and recycles air. | | | | handcrafted small shrubs, plants, flowers…. Or you |
| 3.Soothes harried nerves | | | | can go to your local aquarium store for interesting |
| 4.Thoughtful but inexpensive gift | | | | water decorations for the tank and use those. The |
| 5.Great social focal point for guests | | | | combination are endless! |
| 6.Water fountains is conducive to relaxation and sleep | | | | Second, decide on the theme and sketch a basic |
| 7.Great alternative to white noise to drowning out | | | | layout of your water fountain. |
| annoying sounds. What better way to do it naturally | | | | Third, when you have decides on the decorative |
| but through the power of gentle flowing water. | | | | layout of your water fountain. You are now ready to |
| 8.The hydration in the surrounding air promotes free | | | | provide your decorations with a foundation or |
| breathing but provides proper air moisture for healthy | | | | platform to adhere. Your platform of course will |
| plant growth. | | | | cover the water pump. Create a small hole in the |
| Materials Needed: | | | | platform above for the hose to come out. Make sure |
| 1.A container at 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep: | | | | it is undetected going up along side a graduated |
| non-porous ceramic pot, a metal container, or | | | | flower or plant upright in the container to cause |
| anything else that can hold water. The dimensions are | | | | water to flow downward. |
| guidelines. | | | | Fourth, the platform can be made of the material |
| 2.Platform sponge from your local flower shop to | | | | you will find in flower shops arrangements. It's a |
| hold your scenic decorations on top. | | | | green porous light weight material. Easy to make a |
| 3."Acrofibre" mini fountain kit-Bag | | | | hole, but because of its porous nature, but please |
| 4.Strong Water proof glue. See hardware stores. | | | | becareful, small particles from this material can clog |
| 5.And, of course, your theme materials such as: | | | | the pump once water is introduced at the base of |
| pebbles, river stones, Spanish Moss and various | | | | the container. Using a strong water-proof glue, you |
| handcrafted plants for longevity. | | | | can glue shells, or on Spanish Moss to give your |
| Easy, simple and a wonderful way to fountain making: | | | | fountain a full and finished look. |
| | | | Fifth, fill the container with water. Plug in the pump, |
| First, purchase a non-porous ceramic pot, or metal | | | | then sit back and relax to the soothing sounds of |
| holder with a diameter no less than 10 and 5 inches in | | | | flowing water. |
| depth to accommodate the pump. The 10 inches in | | | | |