Moss Def: Graffiti Eco-Style
by TreeHugger 
on 05.10.05
So you're a graffiti artist that must leave her mark, but hate inhaling toxic fumes and dodging cops in subways? The Ideas Factory has a recipe for you. Gardeners use a mixture of sugar, beer & moss to encourage moss growth, and eco-artists can use it to make several small pieces or one large piece of graffiti:
- 1 can of beer
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Several clumps garden moss
You will also need a plastic container (with lid), a blender and a paintbrush.
To begin the recipe, first of all gather together several clumps of moss (moss can usually be found in moist, shady places) and crumble them into a blender. Then add the beer and sugar and blend just long enough to create a smooth, creamy consistency. Now pour the mixture into a plastic container.
Find a suitable damp and shady wall on to which you can apply your moss milkshake. Paint your chosen design onto the wall (either free-hand or using a stencil). If possible try to return to the area over the following weeks to ensure that the mixture is kept moist. Soon the bits of blended moss should begin to recuperate into a whole rooted plant – maintaining your chosen design before eventually colonizing the whole area.
Thanks to P.S.Sethi for the tip.
[by Justin Thomas]
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Absolutely fantastic. And not permanent to boot.
Those of us who live in Graffiti-tourism destinations are looking forward to seeing this in practice.
like graffers will use that...NOT its fuckin stupid!!!
Just a comment to the wonderful person that posted it being stupid, nothing is stupid and if you came up with the moss idea you wouldnt feel that way, I hope people treat ideas you come up with a little bit more open minded ..... I love the mosssss want to do whole house in it hahaha.