Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Grass Heads / Chia Heads

Everyone remembers the chia pets from a decade or two ago.  Below was my brilliant mother's way to DIY it.

You will need: 
Pantyhose
Sissors
Grass Seed
Planting Dirt
Small Rubber Bands
Googly Eyes

Instructions:
1.  Cut Pantyhose into 6" tubes.
2. If using the toe, you can skip this step.  Otherwise, tightly band off/knot one opening.  Turn the tube inside out so the knot is inside.

3. Add about a Tablespoon of grass seed
4. Add about a cup of dirt, and really pack into the bottom.
 ** Warning** if you didn't tie off the rubber band tight enough (like a bajillion times) it may pull loose.  Not that tightly packed,

5.  Add rubber band to tie off the top of the hose, as close to the dirt as possible.  Make sure it is banded as many times and as tight as possible.  Cut excess Pantyhose

6. Flip over.  The visible knot is now the bottom, the grass seeds will be on top.

7. Grab a small bit of hose and dirt to make a nose, rubber band it

8. Glue (Hot glue works best for this) googly eyes above nose and below hair.
9. Put in a low disposable bowl, or shallow cup.
10. Water and watch grow!  The first time you water, make sure to get saturate the grass seeds.