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Tips From Bernie

Bernie sent in these tips to share:

“What I have done for making ballast is this: Dry used coffee grounds. Once dried, mix a small amount of white to white-grey paint in a container. Then stir in the coffee grounds until the paint is absorbed. Place the painted grounds on a tray to dry and viola….. ballast. Also, lavender and rosemary branches make a great base for trees.”

One Response to Tips From Bernie

  • don says:

    BERNIE
    using cooffe grinds on a layout might sound great but watch out for ants and mice etc
    in your layout room and on your table. Good luck with it

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