FRESHEN UP THE BRICK MOULD WITH A NEW COLOUR

  • DIY<h3>Lovely light green brick mould for your plants, herbs, and seeds</h3>

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    Lovely light green brick mould for your plants, herbs, and seeds

    When spring and summer arrive, the garden starts to bloom, and it's time to move outdoors to plant seeds and herbs. Use the classic brick mould to plant your little green miracles in - and create a new fresh look by spray painting the brick mould in a lovely light green colour. Finally, add a decorative text on the side of the mould.


    You will need:

    Brick mould
    Sandpaper
    Primer spray
    Spray paint in light green
    Text template
    Hobby knife and scissors
    Glue and painter's tape
    White paint for the text
    Small brush or sponge
    Spray varnish
    Plastic bag


    How to do it:

    1. Start by cleaning the brick mould and then sand it lightly to make sure the paint will adhere nicely and evenly to the mould.

    2. The brick mould should be spray-painted outside. Start by giving it a coat of primer spray. Let the primer dry completely.

    3. Spray-paint the brick mould in the light green colour. It may need two coats or more for the colour to cover properly. Let the paint dry completely.

    4. While waiting for the paint to dry, you can print out a text template on thick paper. Cut out the letters with a hobby knife.

    5. Place the template with the cut-out letters on the side of the brick mould and secure it with painter's tape so it doesn't move.

    6. Dab the light green paint around the edge of the letters to seal the edge, so the white paint won't bleed under the template. This way, you will get sharper/cleaner lines. Let the paint dry completely.

    7. Then, use a small sponge or brush to dab the white paint onto the template - give it two coats if the first coat doesn't cover.

    8. Finish by giving the entire mould a coat of spray varnish to seal the paint. Let the varnish dry completely before using the brick mould.

    9. Cut a plastic bag to fit into the brick mould. It should be able to go all the way down to the bottom and up along the sides. Glue the bag to the upper edge all the way around.

    10. Now, you can put soil in the mould and plant your seeds or herbs in it.


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TIP! MAKE SMALL BAGS FOR SEEDS

Use the painted brick mould to store small bags of seeds. Pour the seeds into paper bags and attach paper tags to the bags with small clips. On the paper tags you can write the names, or draw nice illustrations, of the seeds that are in the bags.

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      One mould - many possibilities

      The brick mould can be used in many different ways and painted in exactly the colour that fits into your home - perhaps in light blue, pink or another lovely colour - it's up to you.

      For example, use the brick mould in the kitchen, where small spice jars can be placed in it. Or in the bathroom, where soaps, cotton swabs, and washcloths can be stored. Also, put it on the desk in the office, where brushes, pencils, and other office supplies can be displayed decoratively.

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