Everyone knows that a handmade gift is much more valuable than the most expensive, but purchased in a souvenir shop. Therefore, in recent years, fashion has been actively spreading on home-made products. Among all the others, the money tree of coins stands out significantly. Such a craft will not only be a great gift, but it will also be a good talisman that attracts financial well-being to the house.
The magic of an unusual tree
Since ancient times, there are many beliefs and symbols, thanks to which the material condition of a person improves significantly. One of these symbols is the money tree. According to one of Chinese legends, the presence of such a tree, plant or souvenir in the house will certainly bring happiness and prosperity to its owner. The correct location of it, according to the teachings of Feng Shui, cleans the home aura and attracts additional finance.
But you can make a money tree out of coins. The energy invested in the creation of this craft is considered stronger than natural. It is not in vain that they claim that thoughts are material. In addition, do not forget, when the tree is ready, shake it - this ritual is required in order for the tree to work.
Variety of products
The most common are three types of coin crafts :
- panel "Money tree" from coins;
- small topiary decorated with coins;
- a tree with or without coins from beads.
Such souvenirs will be a wonderful gift for almost any event: anniversary, name day, birthday, wedding or wedding anniversary, promotion. In addition, a variety of shapes allows you to decorate any corner in the room, whether it be a wall, a desktop, a shelf or a coffee table.
As you can see, fantasy is where to roam. Moreover, such products are created from almost everything that can be found in the box of the needlewoman.
Materials for the manufacture
Since the money tree of coins can be of different shapes, it is necessary to find out what basic materials are required for the manufacture of each type.
So, to create a panel or picture, you should take:
- canvas or burlap;
- napkins or paper towels;
- coins;
- PVA glue and glue gun;
- a brush;
- acrylic paints (most often black, gray and bronze colors);
- the frame.
To create a Money Tree topiary from coins, you need:
- strong wooden or bamboo stick;
- pot;
- coins;
- round base (foam or plastic);
- glue gun ;
- gypsum or alabaster;
- decorative elements (feathers, leaves);
- paint.
Coins are glued onto the prepared round base in layers, like scales. The base itself is mounted on a wooden blank and fixed in a pot or plaster. Before "planting" a tree, a wooden stick must be glued over with bent coins. If this is not possible, you can braid the workpiece with a golden ribbon or corrugated paper. Such a topiary can be decorated with various decorative elements, it is also good in its original form.
Money trees made of coins, stones and beads
A separate variety is made up of products made using various decorative materials. They can also be divided into the following subspecies:
- trees made of coins;
- trees made of beads and coins;
- trees created using coins and stones;
- Trees from coins and notes.
To create a money tree from coins, prepare:
- beads (if it will be used);
- coins (of different sizes and denominations). You can use special decorative coins or Chinese, with a hole in the middle;
- two types of weaving wire: thin and thick;
- pot;
- gypsum mixture;
- acrylic paints.
The creation of such a product is quite painstaking work. Each coin must be strung on a wire. If your coins are decorative, they are very easy to pierce with a hot awl or a thick needle. But if you decide to create a tree of real coins, here you can not do without a drill and a drill. With a thin drill, you need to make neat holes into which the wire will pass. From these blanks, it is necessary to form branches and a trunk. The base of the product is fixed in a pot with plaster and painted with acrylic paints. If the tree is woven from beads, coins can be glued to some branches.
To make such a product play in a new way, it is worth weaving various stones into the work. They will add brightness, originality and add interest.
Making a money tree from coins
A clear scheme for creating such a souvenir does not exist. The final result depends entirely on your imagination, inspiration and source material. In addition, there is even a special rite for the magic of the tree to work. Before starting work, make a wish or write it down at all. If the tree is in a pot, a piece of paper with a desire can be immured in plaster.
Let's try to create the simplest money tree, which can become a wonderful picture. The most important thing in working with such a product, whatever kind it may be, is to carefully think through all the details, you can draw them on paper.
By the way, such a craft can be created even with a child - there will be no limit to his delight.
To make a small panel, you should take:
- a sheet of paper with a picture of a tree;
- colored pencils, paints or felt-tip pens;
- coins (preferably from different countries);
- glue "Moment" or glue gun;
- frame for pictures.
First, decorate the crown and trunk of the tree with the corresponding colors.
After that, the coins need to be glued to the crown. If you wish, they can be tinted with acrylic paints. Do not forget to leave a gap between the coins in which the crown is visible. Wait until the product dries and your billboard is ready.
In a similar way, you can make a picture consisting entirely of coins. To do this, the schematic image of the tree is completely glued with coins, in some places in 2-3 layers. For an additional effect, you can decorate the craft with decorative leaves or flowers.
Conclusion
To create a money tree from coins, as we see, is quite easy. The main thing is that this work must be done with inspiration and faith in improving material well-being. The powerful charge of faith and your energy will create a real miracle. Such crafts will certainly bring positive changes into your life and significantly improve your well-being.