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