This DIY had been a dream in the pipe-line for quite a few months, until we finally salvaged a little stag in the rainforest from our families property in Northern NSW.
When we brought it home I took a piece of firewood and wrapped the fern around it to resemble a tree trunk. I used fine wire to hold it in place and wrapped it around multiple times to keep it nice and secure.
Eventually a new leaf will grow over the wire and make it look like it has naturally formed on the trunk.
I went and bought a piece of plywood (12mm thick) from the local hardware store, measured and cut it to size, then spray painted it black.
Note: Contrary to practical belief, wood should not be left to dry in the sun because it bows #findingoutthehardway
After the paint dried I attached the stag-horn fern to the plywood with some long screws through the back and into the tree trunk.
It's has become a perfect little indoor pet, and I only have to water it with a spray bottle every second day!
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