Bookshelf Moss Terrarium | making a terrarium in my bookshelf

[@RedMedicine86]

Hey Benji! Regarding the reflective glass, all you need to invest in is a polarizing filter for your camera lens and just simply rotate it until you notice the reflection disappear. :)

[@ruvarashemafofo]

merry christmas benji, chris, theo and everyone reading this. may you have a blessed and happy holiday 😊

[@AmazingDavidIllusionist]

Merry Christmas to you too !!

[@chichama9147]

Thanks, too🥰

[@maicon5999]

Thank you, you too😊😊

[@freesoul8576]

🎄🖐️❤️

[@Dieppaloveplants]

Thank you same to u as well

[@SSS-sd1cf]

Love how you decorate your house so much! Styleful, personalized, lots of nature, art, everything goes well with each other, all the details...love love love it!

[@mune014]

Hey Benji, here r a few tips to avoid reflection on terrariums. 1. Get a matte black foam board, cut a hole of a size that your camera lense can poke through. With this method you would be able to shoot closer without your reflection. 2. Leave your terrariums in darker surroundings, and observe where the reflection comes from. For instance 4:12 put a black cloth on the table and leave the tank in the middle.

[@michellepinet686]

I love the look, it's going to be so nice when the moss grows in more. Aquariums and terrariums are so calming and bring life and light.

[@tanpokio]

I like your white red bowl that you used to put the moss in. Reminds me of my childhood memories. I lived in Vietnam during the time and it was the 90s - Y2K :). I remember eating instant noodles out of bowls like this after school waiting for after-school classes :) :) :)

[@Apparition-x]

This content is pure gold. I wish there was a new project video every week. 👼🏻

[@corruptedteka]

Needed to relax after today, it wasn't exactly a christmassy christmas for me, so having your video to come back to at the end of it all is a real comfort ! Thank you for that, Benji ! At first I wasn't sure how the terrarium was going to turn out but it ended up amazingly satisfying to look at !! Good job ! I want one now !

[@Nadia-gb5ps]

Merry Christmas Benji!!! May you, your plants and family and loved ones be happy and healthy! 🌱💚🤎🎄

[@Char-ul7hv]

Benji!! This is so cute can’t wait to see it grow. I think we need a tour of your bookshelf! Want to hear about your favorite authors and series

[@trentobox]

Merry Christmas Benji and Chris! May there be lots of treats for Theo! Happy Holidays everyone!! 🪴

[@mico1224]

Happy Holidays to both of you lovely people, Benji & Chris! Your channel is my safe space & I love everything you do! Keep going! ❤

[@weewuwuu]

i love the rolling hill look, especially since you added your own techniques to it!

[@kanedadry7642]

Very nice terrarium, it’s cool that it fits so well. Because there is gaps and moss require high humidity, make sure that the wood is protected because it can bend as the time goes on.

[@jessicadalton2159]

Try Polarized filter for your camera lens to be able to remove the glare when shooting aquariums. Happy holidays!!

[@kathrynmccarthy]

Really nice looking bookshelf. The terrarium is a nice touch

[@Tubugaii.]

I haven’t been watching you for a while but I spent almost the whole day caching up and I had fun doing so

[@Animaxx010]

Being a book reader and a plant lover. You should def do a book tour. Maybe give me some recommendations? I started out with fantasy too but kind of feel out of love for them. And I see all those Inuyasha mangas. lol

[@theplantprodigy2010]

Merry Christmas Benji

[@neilronan444]

happy holidays! i was just watching some of your old video's earlier, crazy how much you've grown in confidence on camera over the year

[@venehamilton7010]

It looks cool already. Merry Christmas.

[@PetraEmmy]

Terrarium is going to be beautiful! Merry Christmas to you and Chris and Theo.. 💚🎄

[@tattedkc16]

This is amazing! I never created these bc I didn't want molding issues; never thought to use the repti "soil". I might try it out sometime! Love your creation; thank you!

[@carmenmonteavaro9528]

Merry Christmas Benji, Chris, Theo and family. The terrarium already looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see update with new growth.

[@aspargo7700]

merry christmas benji and for the whole community! 🎄

[@fortunateadventures3664]

Thank you Benji your videos bring me so much peace Merry Christmas 🎄 and Peace on Earth 🌎 to all

[@novacatzero]

I love your videos! They always cheer me up when I’m sad ❤

[@71blze]

Happy Holidays Benji, Chris and Theo! Thanks for sharing your life & plant, terrarium knowledge. I truly enjoy watching your vlogs. It makes me smile. 😊

[@bluebirdsofhappyness]

Merry Christmas Benji and family! Get a polarizer filter for your camera, it’ll help with the glare on glass and water while filming. 😊

[@karenmyers9146]

Just absolutely love your terrarium. The second light really looks good

[@zovalli]

For your reflective glass issue, have you tried/heard of using a polarized lens filter? That should probably really help!

[@lyna2128]

Happy New Year💙 Benji and Chris Ben would love to see some of your daily life vlogs💙

[@gmatt2498]

Great book shelf terrarium! So talented and creative love the videos 🪴🌱🌻🪴

[@hairypear2000]

I love this idea so much! Really creative

[@mosslou9854]

i saw the small update first ^^ it turned out super cute and it really does look like a little prtal to another dimension! im sure itll grow in beautifully :) using the rocks to build up some volume is super smart! and adding more height in the back adds so much depth! i really wanna scape a terrarium too now ^^

[@laurasPlants]

Definitely want an update on this once the moss grows in!

[@swedishrainbow_garden7672]

I think it already looks very nice and that it will be amazing!

[@spiltmilkmagazine2278]

Keen to see an update at the 3 month mark, best of luck, thanks for the vid

[@starboy79293]

this is so cool! i like a lot of the books you have

[@dameanvil]

00:00 📚 Benji is assembling a bookshelf moss terrarium, inspired by an Instagram account. 01:32 🌱 Benji plans to create Rolling Hills in the terrarium using rocks and charcoal as a base layer. 03:42 💡 Benji uses reptis soil for the terrarium to avoid mold issues, preparing it before adding to the terrarium. 06:01 🎨 Benji adds soil to the terrarium, focusing on creating slopes and shapes for depth. 08:00 🏞 Benji aims to create a focal point in the terrarium to enhance visual interest. 10:17 🌿 Benji adds Pearl Moss, cut into smaller pieces, to cover the soil, expecting it to grow over time. 11:39 🪰 Benji introduces springtails into the terrarium to prevent mold growth. 12:13 🔌 Benji sets up a grow light and adds a lid with a small gap for air exchange to the terrarium. 13:32 🌌 Benji anticipates the terrarium to flourish over time, especially at night with illuminated effects.

[@aloeee]

Such a cute terrarium!! I really love how you shaped the moss can't wait to see it grow it! I've finally allowed myself to become a patron as a Christmas present haha and got so excited seeing my name on the list!! Love all the work you do thank you for sharing with us!!!

[@poornimarai6130]

Merry Christmas Benji.. thank you for sharing all your videos… love love your ideas.. I am inspired to take on a few projects☺️💚🌸

[@williamjohnson3938]

Happy holidays everyone

[@heyaaa3506]

So calming! Cant wait for the update!

[@ninagabat4770]

Merry merry Christmas and happy new year to Benji,Chris and Theo,more happiness,blessings and good health ❤️❤️❤️

[@k.s5889]

Can't wait to see the final result.

[@hannesandersson6541]

You should get a polarizing filter! It will make filming and photographing glass as it removes glare!

[@shygreens]

The terrarium looks so beautiful already, it'll look amazing when it grows in! Happy Holidays to you and your family~ 😁

[@Waldineportelus]

What a cool idea it’s beautiful Benji

[@tcoop95]

I don’t mind the reflection. I loved your video 😊

[@tracys_plants]

This is so cool!! I’m going to have to try this, I have a few nano aquariums laying around.. Thanks for the inspiration and instructions!!

[@wishingonthemoon1]

Merry Christmas!!!

[@paulascriven9955]

you should make a vid about moss,and rating how petable each one is!!!

[@helmutgensen4738]

You need a polarising filter on the lens - try linear or circular to cut reflections. Also intensifies the colours - especially light greens.

[@rananaser9813]

It looks good already ✨🥺 Merry Christmas ❤

[@suhwai]

can't wait to see them grow! amazing

[@neklasjames]

Looks super cool

[@josefiinas.4458]

It looks really great already 😊

[@holirthnthou2139]

Hi Benji! I came to add some Wheel of Time love to the comments; those are some of my favorite books too. Your plants are beautiful!

[@wandashaw3551]

I love it, can't wat to see it in a few months!!

[@EV0LS1D0G]

Great idea, I'm going to try something like this in the next few months.

[@sylviagutierrez7676]

Looks great already Benji👍 💚🌵☘️🌱💚

[@diannklotzbier7447]

I love it! Can’t wait to watch it grow!

[@random-code1]

Lovely! Merry Christmas babies! Big hugs from Tartu and Berlin ❤

[@javilon08D]

Can’t wait to see the moss all grown in! For the reflective glass, I wonder if there is an anti-glare film adhesive that you can put on the face of the aquarium?

[@taydanielle4068]

Cant wait for an update!

[@devwithsoul]

Merry Christmas boys!!!❤️love from sl

[@diannehester8911]

That is beautiful!! Merry Xmas 🧑‍🎄🧑‍🎄👼🎅🏿🎅🏿

[@Max2U]

Cannot wait to see the update.👏🏽

[@jachinxing8962]

When photographing glass surfaces or water, recommended to use a polarising lens.

[@michaelt1052]

I loved this video, thanks for posting! I used it to guide building a similar terrarium, and found it really helpful. Question for you about the light you use…do you know which brightness you have it set at most of the day? I’m about 3 weeks into my tank and not noticing much new growth, and wondering if the light is too intense.

[@thehouseplantjungle5631]

Fun fact, when dry soil repels water, the word for this is hydrophobic. I really found this terrarium project quite inspiring.

[@oldgardengal777]

I love it 💕. So cool looking in the book shelf 👍. Merry Christmas to you both 💕

[@jakewilliamthomas]

Fyi for reflective glass look into ND or UV filters for your camera lens

[@enrico4400]

to reduce reflections from the glass you can use a polarizing filter on your camera :D

[@kimberlyskinner8177]

Very cool! 😎. I will always remember this as your 2022 Holiday Hills.🤩😍🤩. Happy Holidays ❤️

[@afrahoerbst6237]

Happy holidays this was awesome :)

[@HFeyn]

Hi, love your content. I have a plant I'd recommend for these kinds of projects I never see anyone on KZbin use, which is a real shame. Utricularia/Bladderwort stays really small and covers the ground like moss, but it also blooms and forms these awesome and constant carpets of flowers. Look into Utricularia sandersonii and pubescens especially. Their flowers and leaves are really tiny and look like small bunnies/faeries :D

[@bettinaschmid1158]

Looks great!!

[@bettedaviseyes8563]

Very nice Mr. Benji ❤

[@krystopherfischer2919]

you guys are the best. Great Video thank you.

[@carolstuff]

Love the terrarium!

[@therealseanmay]

you could have got a huge frame with glass in it at goodwill for $8.09 and a $2.99 glass cutter from harbor freight, cutting glass is wayyyyy easier than you make think, thats how i made a lid for my aquarium

[@tojo1702]

Looks GrEaT!!!

[@charliecgreenwelljr8011]

Happy holidays to you and yours! The terrarium is bad a$$!

[@vflorez]

Looks very cool🤩 happy holidays to both of you☺️

[@nofields9904]

My classroom of four/five year olds are going to try this. Cross your fingers. Thanks for the idea.

[@HangOutWithWitchy]

Wondering if the humidity from this is warping or doing any damage to the wood bookshelf? Keep us updated on if there is any issue with humidity and the wood. thanks, love your channel. :)

[@susmitatripura987]

Good morning🌞 benji☕

[@elizabethlacey7708]

I love your terrarium

[@ThePathTaken]

Hello! thoroughly enjoyed your vlog. Loved the way you speak so softly. Will surely checkout more on your channel. Merry Christmas & a very Happy New Year, from India

[@gordonissocoollike]

Mosses are very lovely , how often will you spray water on them I wonder ?

[@albearo]

So cool!

[@1101naomi]

Do you now just keep the moss moist or do you have to water deeply through the soil? Also, does the light stay on 24/7?

[@Lodjo.]

hi benji ! happy holidays :) about the reflects from the glass problem : i would suggest you look up "pola filters" (they are polarising filters that you mount on your camera lens) they could be worth the investment if you want to film aquarium videos without reflecttions :) 🐠 hope this helps ! 8:30

[@benjiplant]

I'll check these out. I've never heard of these, thank you

[@Lodjo.]

@@benjiplant you're very welcome 💚

[@hessiboi_]

... this mans life is the life we all want you cant disagree lol

[@sEaSoNaLMiLk]

New subby! I love your style and vibe 🥰

[@des8616]

How do you keep the moss moist? Do you keep spritzing it? If so, how often? THANKS!

[@fr_z_n3727]

Polarizing filter for your lens!

[@cherylannturner3768]

Enjoyed watching, will love seeing how it matures and changes. Where did you get your rocks?