DIY Glass Terrarium

This is a project that I got a little addicted to. I kept making more! Cutting glass is pretty fun, but I did end up with a shard or two in my fingers. I recommend wearing gloves for this DIY.

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Materials:

Glass (I used the glass from dollar store picture frames)

Ruler

Glass Cutter (Amazon)

Running Pliers (Amazon)

E6000 Glue

Cutting Board (I just used cardboard)

Black Paint

Fillers

(Yup, I know this is not a picture of all the required supplies, but you get it)

Step 1

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Measure the desired size and shape of the terrarium. I chose a pyramid shape. As you can see in the photo above, I drew the measured triangle on the cardboard that I am using as a cutting board. It just makes it easier to see what I am going for.

Step 2

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Take the glass cutter, using the ruler as a guide, press firmly down the edge of the ruler. You should hear a cracking sound. Then you will take the running pliers, find the line and very lightly close the pliers. The glass should make a clean break. I cut out three triangles (all the same size) and I cut the top off of a fourth triangle.

Step 3

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Glue the pieces together using the E6000 glue. E6000 is one of the strongest crafting glues. I love it, but it takes a long time to dry.

Step 4

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Paint along the edges.

Step 5

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Using the cardboard, I measured and cut out a square that fits the bottom of the pyramid. Then used it as a guideline to cut a glass bottom.

Step 6

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Fill the terrarium.

I got my fillers from the dollar store. They have awesome fake succulents right now!

There it is, the completed glass terrarium!

I love the way these turned out, and like I said before, they are addicting to make!

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