Topiary

мая 24, 2017

Topiary

A tree of happiness, which can be done by hand. That's called topiary, a photo of which adorns many Internet pages devoted to needlework and design. Each master class is interesting in its own way, a process can spy on videos, and instructions with photos. But where to start? What to do first topiary? What you need to prepare?

Topiary is a tree with a round crown. And the choice of ball is not random. Since ancient times, the circle symbolizes infinity, movement, life. And that's what people considered happiness. Therefore, the tree was considered a symbol of happiness, a souvenir that can materialize the long-cherished desire

Decor for the crown can be anything: natural materials, souvenir coins and banknotes, coffee, artificial decor, and much more.

Nearly any master-class suggests that the basis of the crown lies the the ball. It is not to do with your hands Styrofoam balls are sold in handicraft shops.

How to make a ball for the topiary from the newspaper:

Crumple newspaper into a ball, with a diameter of approximately 10 cm
Wrap it in the usual thread for sewing
Now tear the colored tissue paper, and a ball brush with a thin layer of glue
Stick 1-2 layers of napkins to the
Orb that was not visible filaments
Allow the glue to dry well
With a knife make a hole in the ball for the future of the barrel
Take 10-15 skewers and tie them together with threads at both ends. In the hole of the bowl, pour some of the glue and immediately insert the skewers with sharp ends.
Lubricate the barrel with glue and wrap tightly with twine. The end of the twine securely with glue
Mix the plaster with water to a thick cream and pour into the pot. Insert into the center of the finished trunk with a ball and some time hold it in such position so that the plaster is well set. Otherwise, your trunk can parasitise
After 30 minutes you can start making money the crown of the tree.
While the plaster dries, prepare the workpiece. For this you need a souvenir notes and gold ribbon
Fold the bill like an accordion, tie gold thread in the middle, and the edges glue in the form of a disk. For your ball you will need about 18-20 discs
Glue the disks on the ball, starting from the bottom. Your balloon is ready
Now you can make notes of different fans, scrolls, airplanes, etc. Attach them in places where you like – the main thing that your tree turned out spectacular and interesting
It remains only to decorate the pedestal. You can use green moss or sisal. Put it under the tree, a small pouch of burlap by putting coins and tying the top with a gold thread
Your money tree – topiary of banknotes ready. Enjoy its beauty and exquisite form

Topiary napkins roses

To create this magnificent beauty will prepare the napkins of a certain color
In his spare time, will begin to transform them into roses. Each napkin is cut into 4 pieces
Take one part of the napkin and fold it in such a way as shown in the photo. That is not half, one-third
Similarly act and with other parts. For rosebud you will need 2 napkins. And again, the amount of buds you can adjust yourself