Keep your bowl of water nearby while shaping in case your soil mix is too dry. Add small amounts of moisture at a time to help to create the perfect ball.
Using your thumb, create a well for the plant's root.
Place plant.
Rehydrate the moss, pull apart, then wrap your soil ball all over, leaving no gaps.
Wrap your twine around once and knot firmly, then continue wrapping in the pattern of your choice with rest of 2m twine, keeping your ball compact.
Divide 1m twine into three strands to hang kokedama.
After wrapping, trim any pieces of moss poking through the twine.
Simply mist weekly and enjoy.
If you are feeling confident, try a larger one but make sure you use plants that are suitable for your hanging spot - sun/shade, indoor/outdoor.
TIP: They also look great made with coloured twine, or in bunches hung together.
Amy Campbell is the founder of Craft Collective, a creative learning workshop at 85 Twelfth Ave, Tauranga. To view its calendar of events and classes visit www.craftcollective.co.nz
