Having a few pots of herbs dotted along my kitchen worktops is one of my favourite ways of adding a little greenery into my little London flat. Of course, there's also the added bonus of having fresh herbs on hand for when your making your next batch of pasta sauce! As a completely unnecessary added touch I decided to make some of these herb markers because it's hard to tell the difference between thyme and basil right?
What you need...
- Polymer clay (e.g. Fimo)
- Baking tray
- Rolling pin
- Knife
- Rubber letter stamps
Method
1. Divide the polymer clay into equal size balls (approximately 1.25 inches in diameter). You'll need 1 ball for each marker you intend on making.
2. Roll each ball out into a cylinder approximately 5.5 inches long - it's easiest to just use your hands to do this not the rolling pin.
3. Use the rolling pin to flatten each of the cylinders until they are around 0.25 inches thick.
4. Using the blunt side of the knife cut off one end of the marker at an angle which will be the end to go into the soil once complete.
5. Smooth out any rough edges using your fingers until you are happy with the overall shape.
6. Place all of the markers onto the baking tray and use the rubber stamps to label each of your markers.
7. Last but not least simply bake the markers according to the instructions on your polymer clay.
These herb markers add a lovely little touch to any plant pot whether it be inside or out, although they will last much better inside. They would also make the perfect gift for someone who likes to do a little gardening no matter what the scale.
Do you like to make gifts at Christmas time?
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