Handmade Dried Flower Seed Bombs Craft Guide
In an effort to promote sustainability and support local biodiversity, creating eco-friendly pressed flower seed bombs has become a popular DIY activity. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make these all-natural seed bombs using only recycled materials.
**Step 1: Prepare a Paper Pulp Base** Begin by tearing recycled paper, such as old newspapers or scrap paper, into small pieces. Soak these pieces in water for about 15 minutes. Once softened, blend the soaked paper into a pulp. Squeeze out the excess water to create a damp but moldable pulp.
**Step 2: Incorporate Seed and Natural Binding Materials** Add your choice of wildflower or native seeds to the pulp. These seeds should be non-invasive and suitable for your local environment. Optionally, you can mix in a natural binder like compost or clay to help bind the mixture.
**Step 3: Shape the Seed Bombs** Form small balls or shapes by hand from the pulp mixture. Optionally, press or embed pressed flowers into the surface of the seed bombs for an aesthetic touch and to reflect the eco-friendly theme.
**Step 4: Dry Naturally** Allow the seed bombs to dry completely in a shaded, airy place to avoid damaging the seeds. Once fully dried, these seed bombs can be thrown or planted in bare soil areas where they will biodegrade and grow flowers.
**Step 5: Use Natural Packaging** For gifting or storage, use recycled cardboard tubes like toilet paper rolls or wrap seed bombs in recycled paper, avoiding plastics.
By following these steps, you ensure that you use only natural, sustainable, and recycled materials—paper, compost, clay, natural seeds, and pressed flowers—creating a fully biodegradable and eco-friendly product that supports pollinators and local biodiversity.
Here's a summary table for easy reference:
| Step | Materials | Notes | |---------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Paper pulp base | Recycled paper, water | Soak, blend, squeeze excess water | | Seed mixture | Wildflower/native seeds, compost/clay | Mix seeds and natural binders in pulp | | Shape seed bombs | Pulp mixture | Form balls or shapes, embed pressed flowers optionally | | Drying | None | Air dry completely, avoid direct sun | | Packaging | Recycled cardboard, paper | Use plastic-free, biodegradable options |
This approach helps maintain eco-friendliness throughout the process, from materials to final product use. Happy seed bomb making!
The creation of seed bombs can be incorporated into various DIY projects such as home-and-garden and gardening, enhancing not only your lifestyle but also contributing to local biodiversity. While shaping the seed bombs, consider embedding pressed flowers into the surface for a pleasing home-and-garden touch and a reflection of the eco-friendly theme.
