DIY media covers

[tikiroom]

I saw some media covers from sunleaves at the store and they wanted $11.50 US. Took a look at them and realized it would be very simple and cheap to make.


So here is what we need:
Panda Film
Scissors
Pen
Tape Measure, Ruler etc...
Compass (not necessary if you don't have one)

Step #1
Cut a piece of Panda Film into a square that is bigger than your pot, and lay it on the table with the black side facing up.

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Step Two:

Fold the Panda Film in half towards you, then rotate it 90* and fold in half again. It should look something like this. Notice how now the white side is up.(easier to see your pen marks)

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Step Three:

The corner of all the folds where there is no loose ends is going to be the center of the circle.
Take what ever size your pot is and divide that measurement by two. My net pots are 6", so my outcome is 3". ( 6 / 2 = 3 )
Now take that number and add 1/2" to it. So now my figure is 3 1/2".
Set your compass to this measurement and using that corner draw the 1/4 circle. ( If you don't have a compass, just measure out 3 1/2" from the corner, multiple times across the Panda Film, then connect the dots)

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Step Four:

Now cut along the line you just made, and then cut the tip of the corner off.

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Step Five:

Unfold and cut a slice from the outside to the center hole, and there you have it. One quick and easy cover that costs a few cents to make. (My local shop sells Panda Film for $1 for a 1' x 10' strip.) :thumbsup:


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