Making your own decorations - or any mycelium-based creation - is surprisingly simple and a wonderful way to see the true power of the humble mushroom in action.
Mycelium, the root-like structure of fungi, naturally binds together whatever substrate it grows through. In this project, you’ll harness that natural process to grow and shape your own hanging ornaments, which can be dried, decorated, and displayed for years to come.
Using everyday household items, we’ve adapted the same principles used to make mushroom-based packaging and sustainable products. With a little care and patience, your ornaments will cure beautifully - and when you’re eventually finished with them, they can go straight into the compost.
You’ll find this full project in our book Project Mushroom, pages 53–54.
If you order your copy of Project Mushroom from us today, you’ll also receive 100g of Grey Oyster spawn to get you started on any growing project.*
Or, if you’d prefer to dive straight into making, our Seed Pot Kit comes with 300g of hardwood pellets and 250g of Grey Oyster spawn - everything you need to begin.
We’ve listed a full materials and equipment list below so you can see what’s involved.
If you’d like to try this decoration project yourself, just email us your order number and we’ll send you the instructions - enquiries@caleybrothers.co.uk
*Always read the instructions; you may need to order more spawn for this project specifically.
YOU WILL NEED:
4 large cookie cutters, approx. 8cm tall
Alcohol spray
BowI
300g hardwood pellets
450ml water
String, 80cm long
Scissors
Protective rubber gloves
25ml thin bleach (not thick bleach)
50g flour
250g grey oyster or reishi spawn on sawdust or grain
Large bowl
Baking paper
Baking tray
Growbag large enough to fit the baking tray
Sticky tape
Have a question or need a nudge to get started? Just drop us a message - we’d love to help.
Happy growing.
Grow your own Seed Pots with mushroom mycelium.
Out with the plastic and in with the mycelium, here we show you how to make your own, home-made, plastic-free and 100% biodegradable seed pots.
Description
Mycelium is the root system of the mushroom and in this project, it forms and binds together a substrate mix that will not only create stunning pots to support your freshly sown seedlings. Will compost and go on to nourish your soil, disintegrating into food for your worms, while nurturing your growing plants.
At Caley Brothers HQ, we like to show you how easy it is to make stunning products from mushroom mycelium. A process used by many mushroom packaging companies.
As part of your Seed Pot Grow Kit, we send out the freshest grain spawn – this will need to be kept refrigerated until you’re ready to make your kit - to give you the best chances of growing this will need to be kept refrigerated and used within 4 weeks.
We give you guidance and support to get you growing your 1st batch of seed pots
Important Information
Use by date: The spawn within your kit must be used within 4 weeks from receipt.
Storage: Please keep your spawn refrigerated till ready to use.
During the inoculation period of 7-10 days, you will need to store your pots in a cardboard box or dark cupboard at around 18oC. After this they will need to be baked in an oven for 45 minutes in order to dry out, and to prevent moulds or mushrooms from growing.
PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED. Inside your kit: 250g of fresh spawn on grain, wood pellets, full set of growing instruction and growing guidance, canvas bag and branded sleeve.
You will need a muffin tin, parchment paper/clingfilm or waxed paper, 75g of flour and a cardboard box to store your tray in during the inoculation period.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orAll orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Island where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
Please allow 3–5 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
PLEASE ENSURE TO READ OUR DELIVERY POLICY HERE
Additional information
Recycling your kit: All paper and card can be recycled with your standard card recycling. The plastic bag can be cleaned and recycled with your soft plastic recycling. Your coffee grounds and used substrate block can be composted or disposed of along with your normal food waste. Approx. weight: 600g Approx. Dimensions: 24x17x17cm
Interested in our ultimate mushroom growing guide?
Project Mushroom offers over 30 simple projects that will inspire you to grow mushrooms at home. Learn the basic growing techniques; discover how to ‘garden’ with mushrooms; experiment with unique and beautiful mushroom displays; and prepare mushrooms for the pantry.
Including everything you need to know to get started, as well as a directory of popular mushrooms for cultivating indoors and out, this book will inspire you to get growing.
Postage & Delivery Policy
All orders will be dispatched 2-4 days after we have received your order, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
All prices include delivery - excluding Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland where a £3 delivery charge applies.
We ship orders using YODEL 48-hour tracked service. On the date of collection, you will receive an email from us confirming dispatch, followed by an email from YODEL with your tracking number.
If you have specific delivery preferences, such as requiring the courier to ring the doorbell or leaving your parcel in a safe place, we strongly advise that you update your delivery preferences directly with YODEL via their tracking portal to ensure they follow your instructions.
Important Notes:
While we can pass delivery preferences to the courier, we cannot guarantee their compliance.
Once an item is marked as delivered, we cannot be held liable for loss or theft if the parcel is left unattended.
Alternative Shipping:
Occasionally, we may use Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service.
Delivery Times:
All orders will be dispatched within 24 hours, and same day if ordered before 1pm, via Yodel with a 48-hour tracked service.
Please allow 3 working days for delivery once you have received your dispatch email.
If your items have not arrived within 7–10 days, please contact us immediately.
Important: We are unable to track or ensure safe delivery of items after 21 days from the dispatch date. If the courier marks an item as delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft.
Additional Notes:
We are unable to ship our mushroom products internationally.
We will notify you of any delays outside of our control.
Additional information
Hard cover, 192 pages.
Language: English
Dimensions: 17.91 x 2.54 x 23.75 cm