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Seed markers

Use these fun pebble markers as a reminder of the seeds you’ve planted and where you’ve planted them.

How to make pebble seed markers
As seen in kiwigardener

You will need

Materials:

Resene testpots of:

Instructions

How to use your seed markers:

When you plant your seed in the ground, place the pebble marker about 2–3cm in front. Don’t place the marker on top of where you’ve planted the seed as this will stop it growing.

How to make the seed markers:

How to make pebble seed markers - Step 1 Step one
Apply one coat of Resene Quick Dry to a pebble and allow to dry.


How to make pebble seed markers - Step 2 Step two
Paint the pebble with one coat of Resene Surfie Green and allow the paint to dry.


How to make pebble seed markers - Step 3 Step three
Apply a second coat of Resene Surfie Green to the pebble and allow the paint to dry.


How to make pebble seed markers - Step 4
Step four
Paint a sunflower shape on the front of the pebble using Resene Supernova and allow the paint to dry. Apply a second coat and let this dry too.


How to make pebble seed markers - Step 5 Step five
Paint a circle in the centre of the sunflower shape, as shown, using Resene Cioccolato and allow the paint to dry.


Making the tomato pebble
To make the tomato pebble
Following the steps listed above, paint the pebble with two coats of Resene Spritzer and then paint the tomato with Resene Red Berry and Resene Tree Frog.


Making the daisy pebble
To make the daisy pebble:
Following the steps listed above, paint the pebble with two coats of Resene Tory Blue and then paint the daisy with Resene Alabaster, Resene Supernova and Resene Tree Frog.


Making the chilli pebble
To make the chilli pebble:
Following the steps listed above, paint the pebble with two coats of Resene Red Berry and then paint the chilli with Resene Tree Frog.

Words and photos by Mark Rayner

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