Fairy Garden Pathway

I created a fairy garden in this metal container

and designed a pathway through it

~ and thought I'd share the process ~

Stones, Beads, Sea Shells and Glitter

for a pathway for the fairies

I began with cardboard.... although wood might make a more durable base.

To try to waterproof it, I gave it a couple coats of brown spray paint.

Next, I covered the back with modeling paste

(because I had some on hand, you could use plaster of paris,

cement, or tile grout) Let dry.

{update:  for outdoors, use wood not cardboard!
Being in too much of a hurry did not create a long-lasting effect!!!!}

Next, I did a section at a time and laid in the stones, beads, shells and glitter.

...You could use anything on hand, even regular pebbles,

pieces of glass, any type of beads, broken china (think mosaic!)

I pressed them into the modeling paste and let it dry.

To finish it off I applied a couple of coats of clear acrylic gloss

to protect it even more.

I am enjoying these fun miniature gardens!

~ and so are some little ones ~

:  )

~ Violet ~