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    Little Zen Gardenby ChrysN on October 19, 2008

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    Little Zen Garden ..............................................................................................................

    Intro: Little Zen Garden ......................................................................................................

    Step 1: Materials: ..........................................................................................................

    Step 2: The Saucer .........................................................................................................

    Step 3: The Rake ..........................................................................................................

    Step 4: Zen Garden; putting it together ..........................................................................................

    Step 5: Zen Beach Ball ......................................................................................................

    Step 6: Zen Beach Umbrella and Blanket .........................................................................................

    Step 7: Zen Beach; putting it together ........................................................................................... 1

    Related Instructables ........................................................................................................ 1

    Comments ................................................................................................................ 1

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    Author:ChrysN

    I like sewing and crafts, I also like challenging myself by trying new things. I'm vegetarian and always looking for new recipes. My cat's name is Mirko andlikes to be in the centre of things, so you will see him in several of my instructables.

    Intro: Little Zen GardenZen Gardens or dry gardens "kare-sansui" are large outdoor gardens found near temples or monasteries in Japan and are thought to encourage inner contemplation.The sand represents the ocean and the rocks, mountains or islands; the rake is used create ripples in this ocean.

    In this instructable I will show you how to make little indoor Zen Gardens that can be kept on your desk at work or in your home to relieve stress and help create a caland clear mind.

    I have also included an unorthodox version more suited to the daydreamer than the meditator which I call the Zen Beach. It is good for remembrance of summers pastropical getaways we dream of taking(but can't afford). In this version there is no symbolic meaning to each of the elements -the sand is just the sand and the beach bis merely a beach ball. Drinking a few margaritas or mojitos may enhance the experience.

    Image Notes1. Zen Garden

    Image Notes1. Zen Beach.

    Step 1:Materials:

    What you need:

    Saucer -I used a 12cm diameter (and 1cm deep) terracotta saucer from a terracotta plant pot ~50cents eachBamboo skewersCraft paint and paintbrushSand and pebbles -you can get these at a craft store, gardening store, pet store, or a beach or playgroundGlueKnife or scissors

    Beach version

    Cocktail drink umbrellas (I got mine at the dollar store)Fabric - not very much, just about 2X3 cm squarea bead

    blue and white paint, brushes and felt pens

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    Image Notes1. Paint.2. Sand from craft store.3. Glue.4. Pebbles from pet store (by the aquariums).5. Paintbrush.6. Bamboo skewers.7. Sharp knife.

    8. Saucer.

    Image Notes1. Cocktail drink umbrellas.2. Blue paint.3. A bit of fabric.

    4. A bead.5. For the beach version.

    Image Notes1. 1cm deep on the inside.2. 12cm diameter.

    Step 2:The Saucer

    Paint your saucer the desired colour. I choose a deep forest green for the Zen garden to create the feel of tranquility as only green can do.For the Zen Beach I choose a light blue, giving it the impression of sky or water.Apply one or more coats as necessary to cover the inside and outside of the saucer.

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    Image Notes1. Start painting. This saucer had a glazed inside surface and required more thenone coat of paint.

    Image Notes1. Nice tranquil green.

    Image Notes1. Pretty blue.

    Step 3:The Rake

    With a sharp knife or scissors cut the bamboo skewer the following lengths:

    6cm -the handle2cm -the base of the fork4X 1cm of the pointed part of the skewers -for the prongs

    Once the prongs are cut, take another 1/4cm off the pointy end (we are making a rake not a weapon).

    Now; glue all four prongs to the 2cm long base of the fork. When glue dries, glue the handle to the base of the fork; such that it runs perpendicular to the prongs (seeimages below).

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    Image Notes1. 6cm2. The Handle.

    Image Notes1. 2cm2. The base of the fork.

    Image Notes1. 1cm2. Skewer point. Cut four of these.3. The prongs of the fork.

    Image Notes1. Remove the really pointy bit on all four prongs.

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    Image Notes1. All the pieces cut.

    Image Notes1. Dab glue on the base of the prong.

    Image Notes1. Attach to base of fork. Repeat with the 3 remaining prongs.

    Image Notes1. Fork.

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    Image Notes1. Handle attached to fork. The rake is ready!

    Step 4:Zen Garden; putting it together

    Pour sand into the saucer, about 3/4 full.

    Select the 3 pebbles that you would like to use, they can vary in size and shape, pick which ones are aesthetically pleasing to you. Using 3 pebbles creates asymmetrwhich implies that there is no perfection in the world, which is important in Buddhist thought.

    Rake your sand and place the pebbles. You can rake straight lines or draw circles around the pebbles to create the appearance of ripples caused by dropping a pebblinto water.

    Image Notes1. Don't fill completely to prevent spillage.

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    Image Notes1. Choose pebbles that appeal to you.

    Image Notes1. Zen Garden.

    Step 5:Zen Beach Ball

    Fill in the two holes of the bead with glue, dab the glue over the holes and once it dried a bit press it into the holes so that it was flush with the surface.Once the glue is completely dry, paint the bead with white craft paint, do one side at a time.When the paint is dry, with felt pens, draw in stripes on the bead to make it look like a beach ball, I used red, blue, green, and yellow.

    Image Notes1. Place glue over holes to fill them in.

    Image Notes1. Paint the bead white.

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    Image Notes1. Draw in beach ball stripes.

    Image Notes1. Cute little beach ball.

    Step 6:Zen Beach Umbrella and Blanket

    Beach blanket

    With scissors cut a piece of fabric, 2X3cm square. Try to avoid getting frayed edges.

    Beach umbrella

    The drink umbrellas are a bit too tall to stand properly in this sand, so cut about three centimeters off the handle.

    Image Notes1. Cut a 2X3cm piece for the beach blanket. Image Notes

    1. Three centimeters.2. This is what I mean by the umbrella handle.

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    Step 7:Zen Beach; putting it together

    Make the same rake used in the Zen Garden -see step 3.Pour sand into the saucer about 3/4 full, and rake it.Place your umbrella and beach blanket so that you are protected from the sun and keep your beach ball close, for when you would like play in the water.

    Image Notes1. Zen Beach.

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    Comments

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    anibioman says: Jan 19, 2011. 9:32 AM REPin the first picture they look black and purple instead of green and blue

    ChrysN says: Jan 19, 2011. 3:56 PM REPThe pictures were taken under different lighting, it's a l ight blue and a dark green.

    Whales says: Aug 29, 2010. 9:49 AM REPWould non-white sand work? I have a massive amount of brown-ish sand.

    ChrysN says: Aug 29, 2010. 11:53 AM REPYes, that would work too!

    aglaranna says: Oct 23, 2008. 12:37 PM REPThis is really cute! I love the Zen Beach :)

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    ChrysN says: Oct 23, 2008. 4:02 PM REPThanks, I live in Canada, so in the winter, it's nice to daydream of a nice sunny beach.

    survivalman says: Jun 4, 2010. 11:45 AM REPNice hope you can visit the Jersey shore some time

    blodefood says: Mar 1, 2010. 8:15 PM REPI did one like this in a small jar with some fine white sand from a beach I frequent. I added some small shells, a feather, some small stones and a drinkumbrella.

    Nice instructable on miniatures.

    ChrysN says: Mar 1, 2010. 9:22 PM REPThanks!

    soulcalibur says: Jul 13, 2009. 9:19 PM REPlol just looks like an ash tray filled with sand and rocks to me :P

    DennyTom says: Jul 4, 2009. 3:03 PM REPI made something similar few years ago. I is really nice decoration, but has one big disadvantage - it is nearly impossible to dust off without damaging thescenery. I also recommend to not trying to blow the dust off, you will only end with sand all over your place.

    ChrysN says: Jul 4, 2009. 6:46 PM REPYes, unfortunately, that's true.

    itisjustmelorrie says: Jul 3, 2009. 8:33 AM REPAwesome! (Maybe I should go throw the toys out of the grandkids sandbox out back when they are not here,but would have keep my kitties of of the new"litter box" lol. )

    ChrysN says: Jul 3, 2009. 4:07 PM REPYes better keep the kitties out, lol!

    Creativemansays: Jul 2, 2009. 9:22 AM REP

    Inspirational! Thanks. Cman

    cwhelan74 says: Apr 27, 2009. 2:40 PM REPThe sand must be as fine as possible for smooth flow and elegance. Onegaishimasu.

    headlessbubble says: Mar 11, 2009. 7:30 PM REPGood idea. I want one!

    addictinganimal says: Jan 1, 2009. 9:53 AM REPGreat idea! I just made one and put in a plastic hermit crab toy.

    daniel! says: Jan 25, 2009. 9:15 AM REPWhy not take some chicken wire with tiny holes in it and make a fence around it and use something for the top and then put a real hermit crab in it? Yocould call the crab zen master or think up some buddhist monk name for it.

    ChrysN says: Jan 25, 2009. 10:09 AM REPZen master crab, what a cute idea.

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    daniel! says: Jan 25, 2009. 4:03 PM REPYeah I should try that some time

    FaqMan says: Jan 13, 2009. 6:39 PM REPThis is classy and yet peaceful thank you for making this.

    ChrysN says: Jan 13, 2009. 10:26 PM REPThanks!

    TheMoonMaster says: Oct 25, 2008. 11:03 AM REPI have the same awesome fish ruler.

    ChrysN says: Oct 25, 2008. 4:07 PM REPYah it's a cute ruler and it was free, bonus!

    halo99 says: Oct 23, 2008. 5:37 PM REPnice instructable! i'll make one for christmas for my friend!!!!

    Yakeyglee says: Oct 23, 2008. 2:19 PM REPWouldn't it be better to use a finer sand? The scale is smaller so the sand should to to better create good lines...

    ChrysN says: Oct 23, 2008. 4:00 PM REPTrue, it would look nicer, but I just used what I had on hand.

    jdtwelve12 says: Oct 21, 2008. 5:04 PM REPdesktop paradox: a mind assuaged and calmed through peaceful ripples invoking summer, a whimsical craft begets desktop vacations

    NinjaSloth says: Oct 22, 2008. 9:23 PM REPnice

    jdtwelve12 says: Oct 23, 2008. 11:10 AM REPThanks!

    ChrysN says: Oct 21, 2008. 10:09 PM REPNice haiku!

    jdtwelve12 says: Oct 23, 2008. 11:10 AM REPThanks!

    hcold says: Oct 21, 2008. 9:45 PM REP"Sand from the craft store" "Pebbles from the aquarium" Haha, Capitalism is lovely. What next? "Water from the supermarket"

    NinjaSloth says: Oct 22, 2008. 9:24 PM REPclever

    ChrysN says: Oct 21, 2008. 10:05 PM REPLol, it does seem silly to buy this stuff.

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    toekneebullard says: Oct 22, 2008. 8:49 AM REPMy wife thinks I'm weird cause at the end of the day I almost always use my son's sand box as a little garden. I use his sandbox toys as stones. It really isquite relaxing.

    ChrysN says: Oct 22, 2008. 7:17 PM REPThat makes a nice size zen garden.

    wilsonater says: Oct 22, 2008. 12:25 PM REPI really like this idea but I think it would be even better if you got one of those little air plants that you just spray with a little water once in a while, it'd make ilook really natural but still minimalistic.

    ChrysN says: Oct 22, 2008. 4:04 PM REPThat's a good idea, I think a lot of the large outdoor zen gardens have plants in them.

    dchall8 says: Oct 21, 2008. 11:42 AM REPI really like Zen gardens. Thanks for posting this. I wonder how the coarse sand from the bottom of a fish bowl would work? If you want to see aninspirational Zen garden in real life, here is a picture of the one at Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, California near Pasadena.

    ChrysN says: Oct 21, 2008. 4:18 PM REPThat full size zen garden looks amazing, thanks for posting a picture. The sand I used was a bit courser then I'd prefer, but it still works. I think the storebought zen garden kits use a finer, whiter sand.

    canida says: Oct 21, 2008. 2:42 PM REPThe Huntington gardens are gorgeous! I particularly loved their enormous cactus section.

    Kiteman says: Oct 20, 2008. 1:18 PM REPOmmmm

    mmmmm....

    Lithium Rain says: Oct 20, 2008. 1:53 PM REPOM NOM NOM NOM NOM...

    bumpus says: Oct 20, 2008. 3:50 PM REPBuahahahha

    ChrysN says: Oct 21, 2008. 6:39 AM REPCool mantras

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