How to make a glass door terrarium enclosure (and scape it too) 

How to make a glass door terrarium enclosure (and scape it too)
In this video I attempt to make a rectangular glass terrarium from scratch using 3mm glass sheets and silicone sealant. I decided on a size which is 18cm x 9cm x 12 cm ( L x D x H). I marked the glass and cut it to size using a glass cutter. Next I proceeded to silicone the edges with black silicone sealant. The glass was held in place with corner clams during the process. However I had to give time for curing in between and it took a total of 3 days to make the terrarium before it was ready for scaping. I cut the two sides in the front of the box to create the hinge door. the silicone joint at the top will act as a hinge and facilitate opening and closing of the door. I created a hardscape using lava rocks and driftwood. I kept the scaping simple keeping in mind maintenance which would not be easy considering the hinge door mechanism. I created a moss wall at the back and placed the hardscape in front of it. I added aquasoil in the bottom of the terrarium. The wall and ground was covered with moss and I proceeded with planing using my usual set of tried and tested plants namely Anubias nana, Bolbitis fern, Selaginella and Peperomia prostrata.
I also added some small lava rocks pieces in the foreground to add some detailing. Finally I gave the terrarium a thorough misting, added Springtails and closed it up.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Marking the glass sheet and cutting it to required size
0:39 - Sanding the edges of the glass
0:54 - covering the edges of the glass panels with masking tape
1:08 - Clamping the glass panels together and joining with silicone sealant
3:08 - Remove masking tape after 24 hours curing
3:33 - Cutting the Silicone edge in the front to create the hinge door
3:53 - Glass terrarium is ready for scaping
4:08 - Create the hardscape with lava rocks and driftwood and glueing them in place with superglue
4:54 - Creating the moss wall with aquasoil and Sphagnum moss paste
5:20 - Adding aquasoil in the bottom of the terrarium and placing the hardscape
5:56 - Covering the wall and ground with moss
6:21 - Adding small lava rock pieces for detailing
6:33 - Proceeding to plant Anubias, Bolbitis, Selaginella and Peperomia prostrata
7:07 - Misting the terrraium
7:23 - Adding Springtails and closing up
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