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===Instructions for Building Worm Bin Kids Alone===
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==Materials needed==
Two half-gallon waxed cardboard juice or milk cartons,
duct tape,
scissors, and
several sharp pencils/pencil sharpeners.
 
==How to build your Wormland Worbin==
# Obtain two half-gallon waxed cardboard cartons. Make sure they are rinsed out and dry before beginning to construct the worm bin.
# To make the migration hole for the worms between the two cartons, a  2” by 3” hole is cut into the side of each container but in the exact same location along one of the sides, so that when the two cartons are lined up the holes match exactly. To make the hole, poke four holes in the shape of a rectangle in the same location on both cartons with a sharp pencil. This makes it easier to then cut out the holes with scissors.
# Poke holes for ventilation and drainage along the sides and bottoms of both cartons. Three holes along the middle and five along the bottom is sufficient.
# Flaps are then cut into the topside of each carton, i.e. the side with the largest surface area and with the label saying “Humboldt Creamery”, etc. The same method is used as for cutting the migrations holes. Poke one hole in each corner of the top side of the carton, but cut along only three of the four connecting holes to make a flap instead of a rectangular hole.
# The two cartons can now be connected with duct tape. Tape the top and bottom of the cartons together lengthwise on both sides. If using cartons with flap dispensers instead of screw top spouts tape those shut as well.
# Finally, use more duct tape to make tabs for the worm bin’s flaps
[[File:IMAG0049.jpg|thumb|Fig 1: The Migration hole is shown on the inside of the worm bin]]
 
==How to use your Wormland Wormbin==
# Start by putting a small amount of damp shredded news paper, a handful of dirt or dead leaves, and about a handful of food scraps (see: what to feed your worms) on only ONE side of your bin
# Leave your worm bin for about a week or so without worms in it so that the contents of the bin can begin the decomposition process
# You may now add about a handful of worms to the side of your bin that contains the newspaper mixture.
# Once a week, use a spoon to mix up (“aerate”) the side of the bin that contains worms. Also once a week, be sure to add a small amount (about a half a handful) of food to the bin.
# After 2-3 months, the bin will start to accumulate castings (worm poop). When this starts to happen, prepare a new batch of bedding and food on the empty side of the bin. The worms will then migrate via the migration hole to where more food is provided.
# After the worms have migrated to the fresh side of the bin, you may remove the castings from the other side and use them in your gardening to produce bigger, healthier plants.
 
This process may continue however long you want your Wormland Worm bin to last. Due to the simple design, it is also easy to make another worm bin to replace the old one! 
 
 
==Video==
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[[Category:Engr215 Introduction to Design]]
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Latest revision as of 12:04, 8 February 2022

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