Second Quarter Activities for Biotechniques

PLANT PRESS

Materials:
Two pcs of plywood, 30cm X 30cm X 1cm
Rubber straps from old bicycle or motorcycle interior tubes

Procedure:
1. Cut the pieces of wood to size.
2. Cut the rubber straps from old interior tires of bicycles or motorcycles.

Illustration:

Notes:
1. Place the plant between several layers of newspapers between the press plates. Wrap the rubber straps around the plates and newspapers to hold them securely.
2. Ropes or heavy strings may be used instead of the rubber straps.

FLOWER MOUNTING

BOTTLE AQUARIUM

Example of bottle aquarium:

BOTTLE TERRARIUM

Examples of bottled terrarium:

Credits to the owners of the pics.