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Sustainable decor has been a trending design element for residential spaces. Preserved moss wall art can be one of the simplest yet most impactful ways you can incorporate it into your home. Plus, you can get very creative with how you build your own piece.
Adding preserved moss art to the home can offer a range of benefits, from championing recycled materials to improving indoor ventilation. Here’s an overview of them.
Preserved moss wall art can be a great way to give moss new life and prevent it from drying out and disappearing. When processed properly, you can keep its vibrance and form as is.
You can also use recycled material for the frame and foundation of your moss art. Reclaimed wood, sourced from old structures such as buildings and warehouses, is a popular option. However, you can also just get any old piece of plywood for your craft project.
Moss is a beautiful part of nature and aligns with the rise of biophilic design, which aims to connect people indoors with the great outdoors. Elements like plants can assist natural ventilation and circulate pollutants, while natural light improves visibility and calmness within the space.
While moss may not exactly help with indoor air quality, especially if it’s enclosed, you still get all the benefits of biophilic design. When you can’t find time to go outside, your preserved moss wall art reminds you of nature and helps minimize stress.
Other plants need plenty of care and attention to detail to keep them alive and reap their benefits. With preserved moss wall art, you don’t really need to water them or put them in sunlight to keep them thriving. They simply exist as they are.
Having beautiful greenery that improves the elegance and ambience of your space without needing any maintenance? Seems like zero downsides. Plus, you get to personalize it when you make it yourself.
Here’s an overview of the steps that you can use when making preserved moss wall art.
Before creating your unique piece of art, make sure you get all your materials ready. Some people sell kits with online video tutorials, but you can also easily get all the items yourself. Here are some of the most important parts.
Dried moss is regularly used in living walls for biophilic design. These are already dehydrated and preserved while being soft and malleable enough to break apart and bring together. Some have even been dyed in all sorts of color to suit your desired aesthetic.
Here are some types of dried moss that go well as wall art:
To stick the preserved moss wall art all together, you need some good glue. Hot glue from a glue gun typically works, though it can create plenty of strands if you’re not exactly careful. You can opt for other adhesives, such as lash or nail glue. You just need to make sure that you’re applying a liberal amount and only using a light amount.
Create a DIY frame with your wood of choice, or use an old picture frame where you can let the moss sit in. Ideally, you have a box-type of picture frame to accommodate the mass of the moss, just so you don’t have to squish down your greenery. The backing should be stable enough for the moss to stick to.
Moss, as it is, already looks beautiful. However, you can use other decor like preserved leaves, branches and flowers to breathe some extra life into your wall art. Some people also like incorporating lowlights to highlight the texture and appearance of the moss.
Before you start sticking the moss to the backing of the frame, try and gauge how you want to position each piece together. Trying to mix and match what pieces go on certain pieces can be a great way to let your creativity flow. Plus, you can make sure that you’re getting the exact appearance that you want. Take a picture once you’re satisfied to use it as a reference photo.
Start adding moss to the board. Rather than just adding glue all at once, be intentional and work section by section. Some people like to work from the center and outward, while others want to get the sides and corners all sorted out first. You can go either way—just make sure that everything is sticking properly. Repeat until the whole frame is complete.
Let the piece dry before you enclose the frame. You may want to wait a day for the glue to dry before checking again. If some moss feels like it’s going to fall off, simply add some extra adhesive to the area. Remember to let it dry again.
Once the art is stable, put back the frame and hang your preserved moss. It can be really good in the living room, but you can also put it in the bathroom, bedroom and more. Just make sure it’s away from direct sunlight.
Preserved moss wall art can be a creative way to encapsulate this unique piece of greenery and add biophilic design to your space. Try your hand at the craft. Whether you’re filling one large-scale frame, creating multiple miniature frames, or just going with a medium-sized one, your space will look all the better with it.
