Topiary, in other words, a tree of happiness, today is a very relevant gift to any person for any celebration. They are made from a variety of materials: flowers, sweets, coffee beans, napkins. But in this article we will talk about such artificial trees as topiary from cones of conifers.
A step-by-step master class on manufacturing this type of product is presented to your attention. Having studied the information presented in it, and having prepared all the necessary materials for work, you can easily make a real tree of happiness with your own hands.
Topiary from cones. Preparation for execution
To make a tree, we need such materials:
- capacity (glass, plastic, clay);
- bamboo napkin;
- a dry branch or several of a tree or bush;
- foam ball;
- cones of conifers;
- gypsum;
- thermal gun;
- a piece of burlap;
- tape or braid;
- decorative moss;
- spray "Snow" in the spray can or silver paint.
Learning to make topiary from cones. Master Class
- Decoration of the pot. Capacity (cut off plastic bottle, old cup without a handle, flower pot), measure around the circumference and in height. For these sizes, cut the canvas from a bamboo cloth and attach it to the pot with a glue gun. From the burlap, make a strip about 4-5 centimeters wide and wrap it around the container. Tie a ribbon or ribbon bow at the top. It turns out a very original design of the pot "under the tree."
- The design of the crown and trunk of the tree. Pierce the foam ball with a branch, pour glue into the hole and glue the barrel. You can execute it from several branches at once, but they should not be thick. When the workpiece dries, stick the cones onto the ball tightly one to the other. Paint the crown of the tree with spray paint or simply spray it with a spray that simulates snow. Leave the product to dry.
- The connection of the blanks in the composition. Dilute the gypsum according to the instructions on the packaging and pour it into the pot. In the center, insert the main part (barrel with crown), hold for a few minutes until the solution solidifies slightly. Leave the craft to dry in a warm room.
- Topiary from cones: stage decoration. Fill the gaps between the cones with sisal fiber or paste small artificial twigs of needles there. You can attach natural walnuts or hazelnuts. If the stick-trunk looks unaesthetically, then wrap it with twine or corrugated paper. Gypsum in a pot , cover with artificial moss, gluing it with a heat gun. Under the tree, you can plant a decorative bird or put a small cone.
So all the secrets of making such a beautiful product as topiary made of cones are revealed.
The photos presented in the article clearly show that such crafts can be not only round, but also in the form of a cone. Such a topiary resembles a Christmas tree. On the eve of the New Year holidays, it can be done to decorate your home or as a gift to friends or relatives. As decorative elements for such a tree, use small Christmas toys, "rain", snowflakes.
Topari from cones belong to the category of crafts called "vintage". For their manufacture, waste and improvised materials and gifts of nature are used. You will have to spend only on paint and glue. For very little money you get an original and very beautiful product. Create beauty with pleasure!