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Free ebook of Floral Design

05/06/2012 16:14:00

Email me at jwluv2001@yahoo.com for a free ebook of floral design.

Making Hypertufa Garden Pots Class

01/29/2012 16:18:00

On Saturday, February 18, 2012, at 1:00 PM at Jo Wray's Antiques in Kilmichael, MS, we will be making Hypertufa Garden Pots in a class. There is a nominal fee for the materials : portland cement (Quikrete), perlite, and peat moss. The fee is $10.00 per pot. The materials will be provided and you will be able to take your garden pot home to plant. Call 662-417-2651 if you are interested in taking the class. Leave your name and number if you get voicemail and I'll call you back.

Making Hypertufa Garden Pots

01/29/2012 16:10:00

Making Hypertufa Garden Pots

Wear rubber gloves.

Recipe:

1 part Quickrete

1 part perlite

1 part peat moss

1 part (slightly less) water

Mix. Form into a ball. Make the base at least 2 inches thick if the planter is to be large. Use sticks to reinforce mold and to push holes in the bottom for water drainage.

Molds:

Materials – boxes, bowls, etc., and sheet plastic.

Anything may be used, but line with plastic to prevent sticking.

Curing:

Materials: large black garbage bags and ties to seal

When making hypertufa, avoid windy areas. Mist the shaped pot with water before placing it in a large black garbage bag to cure. Remove as much air as possible. Set pot in direct sunlight. It will sweat and remist itself. After 2 to 4 days, check and remist if needed. Let the hypertufa pot cure for about a week. The longer it cures, the stronger it will be. Unmold when you can’t scratch anything off the surface.

If the lime in the concrete causes alkalinity, you may soak your pot in water after it is completely cured to remove the excess lime.

How to Make Tulle Wreaths

01/18/2012 16:48:00

On January 28,2012, at 1:00 P.M.,we will be making Tulle Wreaths at Jo Wray's Antiques. I'm calling this an Interest in Pinterest Sale. All are invited to attend. All you need to bring is a wire coat hanger. We will make Spring or Valentine Wreaths.

Later I will post the directions for making the beautiful tulle wreaths.

Everyone may purchase one item at 25% OFF.

Upcycled Clothing: Going Green

05/13/2011 13:43:00

May 13, 2011

Hi,

I love this cooler weather. It's perfect for the new addition to WildFlower Heart's latest design Upcycled Denim Jeans. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/jowray to see our newly designed corset jeans.

To Make these Corset Jeans:

1. Find a pair of old jeans that fit you.

2. Bleach lightly. Rinse and dry.

3. Dye with kool aid or Rit Dye, depending on how "green" or eco friendly you are.

4. Paint corset with acrylic paint.

5. Slit holes for laces.

6. Lace with ribbons.

7. Optional: Add dyed crochet doilies to the feet.

If you have questions, please join the discussion and comment on this blog.