{"product_id":"geoform-clay-clay-based-foundation-layer","title":"GeoForm Clay - Sticky Soil Terrarium Putty","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk sizes - 4lbs and 8lbs are equivalent to our ShroomRoom 6.6lbs and 13.2lbs offerings, as the ShroomRoom product is pre-hydrated while ours is shipped dry. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGeoForm Clay Sticky Soil Terrarium Putty is a dry clay, to be mixed with water to create a tacky, biologically friendly mounting substrate designed for moss walls, root zones, cork backgrounds, and naturalistic terrarium detailing. Our companion product ShroomRoom TropicalClay is pre-hydrated, hence the bulk weight differences. Its soft mud-like texture adheres easily to cork bark, wood, rock, foam, and other objects while helping moss spores, fragments, and small plant roots remain in place during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eUnlike rigid sculpting clays, GeoForm Clay stays slightly re-wettable and moisture retentive, making it ideal for moss propagation, nano terrariums, lightweight living walls, and organic hardscape accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePerfect for use with our incredible lineup of moss products in our Bryo-series and our ShroomRoom products from Poland such as: BryoSpore, BryoBrick (in its dehydrated \/ fragment form), ShroomRoom MossMix, Vivarium Vine Vault (our great epiphyte package with moss), and other products. It is not to be used with BryoBlend (wet moss mix) directly, and may need BryoBond (coming soon!) to help anchor wet moss, so we strongly encourage the use of our dehydrated and full-dry products. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Directions (see extended directions below):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e1. This mix comes dry, in 0.5lb bag increments. When you are ready to use, simply pour 3\/4 cup of water, agitate, then remove wetted clay from bag. Alternatively, if you are using a large batch, simply mix with water for slightly sticky, moldable putty texture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e2. Spread a thin layer onto cork, wood, rock, foam, or other clays. If pressing directly to glass, remember that the layer cannot be much more than 0.5 inches thick without other structural elements to enhance strength. \u003cstrong\u003eKeep humidity high and do not let the clay dry out. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e3. Let dry for a few hours for best results with BryoBase or MossBase application. These products can go directly on top of GeoForm Clay. You do not have to let GeoForm Clay dry before adding BryoBase or SR MossBase, but it may help adhesion.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e3. Apply BryoSpore, ShroomRoom MossMix, dehydrated fragments from BryoBrick, or other products directly onto the surface of GeoForm Clay OR where you put BryoBase \/ MossBase. Putting down BryoBase or MossBase first is always best, but not fully required. You can no plant vines and other epiphytic plants directly into the clay! Do not plant orchids into the clay or any epiphytic plant that requires heavy airflow at the roots. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e4. Mist lightly and maintain high humidity during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFor steep vertical applications or very wet moss slurries, like our famous BryoBlend, BryoBond may be used for additional grip. You can see its use case under that product page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse Cases:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eMoss walls and moss panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNano terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCork bark and branch detailing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRoot wraps and epiphyte mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLightweight living backgrounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNaturalistic mud and shoreline textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOFORM OVER FOAM (EXPANDING FOAM BACKGROUNDS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eFoam is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eHydrophobic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNon-porous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eChemically inert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eGeoForm will not bond chemically — it relies on mechanical tooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRequired Prep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBefore GeoForm:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eRough the foam surface, carve texture, or coat with structural clays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApply GeoForm slightly thicker (2–3 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePress into foam texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDo NOT overwater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAllow 10–15 minutes set time before moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eOn bare smooth foam, GeoForm is temporary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGEOFORM OVER WOOD (CORK, HARDWOOD, BRANCHES)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhy wood is different:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAbsorbs water unevenly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCan wick moisture away too fast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eNatural surface oils vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApplication Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eLightly mist wood first (do not soak)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eApply GeoForm thin (1 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003ePress firmly into grain or pores\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAllow 5–10 minutes partial set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eCork bark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eDriftwood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBranch mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FrogDaddy","offers":[{"title":"0.5 lbs - 1 Bag","offer_id":44142127185963,"sku":"DRYBCKGEOFORMCLAY01","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb - 2 Bags","offer_id":42604272222251,"sku":"DRYBCKGEOFORMCLAY02","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs - 4 Bags","offer_id":44142127382571,"sku":"DRYBCKGEOFORMCLAY03","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk - 4lbs - 1 Tub","offer_id":42604272255019,"sku":"DRYBCKGEOFORMCLAY03","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Bulk - 8lbs - 2 Tubs","offer_id":42604272320555,"sku":"DRYBCKGEOFORMCLAY04","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0107\/5501\/4715\/files\/GeoForm_Clay_Retail_Bags_1.png?v=1780968159","url":"https:\/\/frogdaddy.net\/products\/geoform-clay-clay-based-foundation-layer","provider":"FrogDaddy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}