How to make a topiary with a Styrofoam ball

Having greenery in the home is nice, especially in the winter time. But if real plants are too much work for you, fake greenery is a wonderful option. While the light dusting of snow makes this topiary a winter-themed piece of decor, the green moss still provides a bright and fresh look.
Using adhesive spray to create the moss balls makes this DIY very easy. Simply spray the Styrofoam ball and pack on the moss. Make more than one topiary, and display them in a group for an even larger impact.
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Materials
- Plastic sheet
- Bowl
- Green faux Spanish moss
- Gloves
- Scissors
- Styrofoam ball
- Adhesive spray
- Terracotta pot
- Floral foam
- Dowel
- Hot-glue gun
- Brown faux Spanish moss
- Spray snow
Instructions
1. Put gloves on to protect your hands, then place the green faux moss into a bowl.
2. Cut the green faux moss into small pieces using scissors.
3. Spray adhesive spray over the entire Styrofoam ball.
4. Roll the Styrofoam ball around in the bowl of faux moss until the ball is coated. Press the moss into the Styrofoam ball to help it adhere.
5. Spray another layer of adhesive spray onto the Styrofoam ball.
6. Repeat step 4, creating a thicker layer of moss on the Styrofoam ball.
7. Place a piece of floral foam into the terracotta pot.
8. Place the dowel into the center of the floral foam within the pot.
9. Apply hot glue to the top of the floral foam within the pot, then press the brown faux moss into the glue.
10. Cut off excess or overhanging brown faux moss using scissors.
11. Press the moss ball onto the top of the dowel until the dowel pierces through the ball.
12. Apply the spray snow to the top of the moss ball and onto the brown faux moss within the pot.
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