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THE DESIGNObjective:
o To create visual interest and aesthetics to the Black Wall by creating Moss Art
o This design uses natural elements such as Moss to create a unique focal point for the Black Wall
o The benefits of this design include that it is sustainable, helps the environment and provides aesthetics to the space
o This design is appropriate for the Northwest region of Ohio because Moss can endure and live in extreme temperatures while also having minimal maintenance
Scale:
o First Wall- Length 20 ft 4 in & Height 4 ft 4 in
o Column- Length 1 ft 1 in & Height 3 ft 9 in
o Second Wall- Length 36 & ft Height 3 ft 9 in
DESIGN SKETCH
WHAT IS MOSS ART? oMoss Art is the use of the familiar plant that often grows in swamps and on trees used to created artwork on walls instead of graffiti
oWhen Moss is combined with a few simple ingredients it can create a a paint-like substance that can easily decorate a wall
oMoss art is good for the environment and a unique design method for the outdoors
DETAILED BUDGET
o The total cost of this project will range fro $45-50.00
o Materials and prices may very
o Two options for obtaining the Moss include finding it from the community such as a local home or park or buying the Moss from a local store
o The next slide shows a basic outline for the items needed for the project
DETAILED BUDGETMaterials & Cost Break Down for Black Wall
Materials & Supplies
Quantity Price Location Product Number
Store Reference
Sphagnum Moss
2 packages $3.97 116 S Main St.Bowling Green, OH 43402
Model 110 Home Depot homedepot.com
Buttermilk 1 package $2.00 131 W Gypsy Lane RdBowling Green, OH 43402
See Store Walmart walmart.com
Sugar 1 package $2.00 131 W Gypsy Lane RdBowling Green, OH 43402
See Store Walmart walmart.com
Corn Syrup 2 bottles $4.00 131 W Gypsy Lane RdBowling Green, OH 43402
See Store Walmart walmart.com
Chicken Wire 1 (2 ft x 25 ft) 15.53 116 S Main St.Bowling Green, OH 43402
See Store Home Depot homedepot.com
Staple Gun 1 Tool $9.97 116 S Main St.Bowling Green, OH 43402
Model # JT27
Home Depot homedepot.com
Staples 1 Package $3.23 116 S Main St.Bowling Green, OH 43402
Model 506 Home Depot homedepot.com
Paint Brushes 1 Package $6.97 116 S Main St.Bowling Green, OH 43402
Model A227 Home Depot homedepot.com
Bucket 1 Bucket $5.00 131 W Gypsy Lane RdBowling Green, OH 43402
See Store Walmart walmart.com
THE GREEN EFFECT
o A Natural alternative to providing art and design to an outdoor space
o A sustainable plant that can live through warm and cold conditions
o Moss can be found locally and is easily accessible
o Helps environment around itself by being a repellant towards certain insects and providing plants more oxygen
ACTION PLANo Create and print templates used for the word outlines on the
wall
o Place outlines on the chicken wire and cut them out
o Adhere the wire to the walls with a staple gun
o Create Moss paint mixture by blending 2 handfuls of Moss (per paint batch), 2 cups of Buttermilk, and ½ teaspoon of Sugar in a blender and then add Corn Syrup as needed
o After mixture is complete use paint brushes to paint the mixture onto chicken wire
o Continuously spray water onto the Moss Art on a weekly basis
o After 3-4 weeks watch the Moss Art form
REFERENCES
o “Gardening with Moss: The Humble Plant Provide Many Benefits”
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1594/is_6_16/ai_n15895179/
o Ohio Moss & Lichen
http://ohiomosslichen.org/oh_moss_map.html
o How to Make Moss Graffiti
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Moss-Graffiti
