{"id":4777,"date":"2023-06-07T19:05:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T19:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2023-09-11T14:52:50","modified_gmt":"2023-09-11T14:52:50","slug":"you-can-reuse-pistachio-shells-to-make-what","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emilyronehome.com\/?p=4777","title":{"rendered":"You Can Reuse Pistachio Shells to Make What?!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A step by step tutorial showing you how to reuse pistachio shells to create a succulent that will never die. Complete with pictures & direct supply links for your convenience<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am always trying to find ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. The other day while I was eating pistachios, I was admiring the growing pile. I was trying to think of a way to reuse them, and decided they kind of look like leaves!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I found a quick and easy way to create a DIY succulent using my pistachio shells, a little paint and hot glue gun. Keep reading to learn how to make these fun little plants that will never die!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supply List to Reuse Pistachio Shells to Create a Succulent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

-Pistachio shells<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Acrylic paint<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Craft paint brushes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Hot Glue + Gun<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Cardboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Scissors<\/p>\n\n\n\n

-Small pot<\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 1: Eat Pistachios and Collect Your Shells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is self explanatory, but go buy some pistachios in the shell and enjoy! Make sure to save the shells in a baggy along the way until you have enough for your DIY succulent. I used approximately 35 shells per plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Hot Glue Shells to Cardboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you have all of your shells collected, gather the rest of your supplies. Find a small pot that will serve as your faux succulent’s container. This could be a terracotta pot, small teacup, etc. A thrift store would be a great place to browse to find your pot! Finding a way to reuse a pot is both affordable and sustainable. Read up on 5 more reasons you should be thrifting home decor here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I chose a small thrifted teacup (one of ten items I always keep an eye out for when shopping secondhand<\/a><\/em>), snd used this foolproof technique to give it a textured white finish<\/em><\/a>. Once you’ve selected your pot, trace the top onto a piece of cardboard. Cut the circle out to create the base you will glue your pistachio shells on to. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Using hot glue, secure your shells to the cardboard circle working your way from the outside in. Go slowly, and squeeze out enough hot glue for 2-3 shells at a time. That way, it will stay hot while you place them. Slowly work your way around creating layer after layer. Use a real succulent as your model to make it as realistic as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Paint Pistachio Shells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I used paint supplies I already had on hand, including different shades of green, yellow, gray and purple acrylic paint, craft paint brushes, and a paint tray. Mix colors to your liking to create a good shade of green. I painted an olive\/army green base color on all the shells, then added a bit of lighter and darker green to some areas to make it more realistic. Finally, I painted bit of muted magenta onto the edges of the leaves for even more color variation. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Step 4: Pot and Display your Reused Pistachio Shell Succulents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your painted shells are dry, put the faux succulent top into your pot and display. No need to think about finding a perfect location that gets just enough sun. The wonderful part of the faux plant is there is no work necessary! I have failed many times in the past trying to keep succulents alive, so this is a great solution for me. <\/p>\n\n\n

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I am a big proponent of knowing your strengths and going “faux” with plants when needed! Faux plants are the star of the show in this vertical hanging wall planter on our patio<\/a><\/em>, and a faux orchid is my favorite centerpiece <\/a><\/em>in our living room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No shame if you are lacking a green thumb like me, just find ways around it! Let me know if you have any questions, and enjoy this fun way to reuse pistachio shells. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoy the process, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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