Preserved moss should last indefinitely, though if you can’t resist touching the lush textures, it may need a little touching up to keep all the elements in place. The natural wood frame and varying hues of green make this DIY moss art peaceful and inviting.
How to Make a Dried-Moss Panel
Supplies Needed:
Small D-hanger8x10x2-inch wood shadow boxSmall branchWhite acrylic paintFloral craft foamHot-glue gun and glue sticksCrafts knifeFlorists pinsPreserved dry mosses, both flat and dimensional styles
Step 1: Prepare the Box
Attach a D-hanger to the back of the box. We recommend a D-hanger with a screw rather than a nail for security. Paint the small branch with white paint and set it aside to dry.
Step 2: Cut Foam to Size
Cut the floral craft foam to fit inside the wood box. Hot-glue the foam in place. Cut the branch to fit and attach it to the craft foam with florist’s pins.
Step 3: Secure Moss to Foam
Use hot glue and/or florist’s pins to attach flat preserved dry moss to the craft foam, cutting around the branch as necessary to get the moss to lay flat. Cover the ends of the branch with moss to hide the pins.
Step 4: Add Dimension and Texture
Attach colored dimensional mosses with florist’s pins, overlapping as needed to achieve the desired effect. Vary colors, textures, and sizes of moss tufts for the most dynamic arrangement. Display the finished panel away from moisture and direct sun. Because it’s DIY, this preserved moss wall art is customizable to your taste—you can embellish it as much as you want with other twigs and branches. Also, experiment with different green hues. When you’re done creating, you can enjoy the lush reminder of the outdoors inside your home all year long.
