Due to the variety and availability of materials and tools, there are new types of needlework. Among them are quilling, ceramic floristry and many others.
Today we’ll talk about how to make a topiary. First, let's figure out what it is. Topiary is a non-trivial interior decoration that will be an excellent alternative for those who, for whatever reason, can not get indoor plants. However, for all its similarity to plants, decorative trees are not an exact copy of any particular tree. Only on your imagination depends on the shape, design and materials of the topiary. The most successful are the shapes of cones and balls. In such compositions, not only the form is striking, but also the combination of colors, unusual crowns and texture of materials.
Topiary is commonly called "European trees" and "trees of happiness", so they will not only become a wonderful decoration, but also a great gift - after all, who of us does not want happiness ...
"How to make a topiary?" - you ask. It is very easy! The basis of such a tree can be polystyrene, a floral oasis, balls for a dry pool, as well as old newspapers. Many needlewomen use construction foam. This is very convenient because the workpieces are perfectly flat and do not require further processing.
All kinds of beads, pebbles, ribbons and feathers will become excellent decorative elements. Do not forget about decorative birds and butterflies, the varieties of which simply can not be counted. For the trunk, it is better to use wire and dry branches.
Let's see how to make a topiary. The master class will be very welcome! This will be a small step-by-step instruction. Today we will see how to make a topiary of napkins with our own hands. For this we need:
- branch for the trunk;
- round foam blank;
- pot for composition;
- gypsum;
- various decor: satin ribbons, beads, feathers, dried flowers, in a word, use everything that your fantasy tells you to use.
First, prepare the flowers for our tree. As you may have guessed, we will make them from napkins. We need a napkin with a size of 10 by 5 cm.
Now that the main decor is ready, proceed to the assembly of the topiary. We fix the foam ball on the branch that we use as the trunk. Pour gypsum into a flower pot, put our base for wood there and wait until the gypsum dries.
The next stage of work requires a creative approach. Glue flowers and leaves, rhinestones and bows to your ball, and gypsum can be decorated with pebbles or twigs.
Do not forget about all kinds of figures, such as butterflies and ladybugs - they will fit perfectly into this floral arrangement, and the “tree of happiness” will take its rightful place in any interior. Depending on the appearance and size, such trees can be placed on the floor, mantelpiece, coffee table, or even open bookshelves.
In conclusion, I would like to say a few words about leaving. Caring for this beauty is simple - just remove the dust with a hairdryer (preferably not with a hot stream of air), do not place it in direct sunlight and do not drop it!
We hope that you not only learned how to make a topiary, but were also inspired to create it. We are sure that he will delight you and, perhaps, will be a nice gift to friends for any celebration!