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How to create grass art

Transform a grassy patch into a work of art - by Better Homes and Gardens
  • 18 Oct 2016
How to create grass art Phil Aynsley

After countless hours of the cricket, have you found yourself dreaming of a beautifully patterned lawn? It’s easy to mow spirals, diamonds or a chequerboard into your handsome green canvas, but if you really want to show off to the neighbours, try clipping out a famous figure! You will need a second-storey balcony or scaffolding tower, so you can project the image onto the lawn, then it’s time to get shearing. It may take a bit of patience, but grab a mate to help and you’ll soon be appreciating the green, green grass of home.

Gather your supplies

• Black-and-white printout of your choice (we used an image of Elvis Presley)

• A4 transparency sheet n A4 card in black

• Long-handled grass shears n Cordless electric grass shears

• 3.6m-high (approx.) aluminium scaffolding tower (hired, if needed)

You’ll also need

Torch; leaf blower; ear muffs; laser pointer; scissors; tape; paddle-pop sticks

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Step 1 Using a photocopier, transfer chosen image onto transparency sheet. Cut out centre of black card and discard, then tape frame to transparency.

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Step 2 At night, on top of balcony or scaffolding tower, shine torch behind transparency to project image onto lawn.

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Step 3 Position paddle-pop sticks along outline of image, using laser pointer to help guide placement of sticks.

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Step 4 In daylight, trim between paddle-pop sticks using long-handled shears. Use electric shears for smaller, more intricate areas.

Step 5 When complete, trim edges down to ground to help highlight the figure. Wearing ear muffs, use leaf blower to remove any leaves, sticks and clippings. 

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