All about artificial flower topiary

Many dream to decorate their apartment, house or garden. Various decor items will help solve this problem. Creating a decorative topiary tree from artificial flowers on your own will make the design more interesting, while diversifying the interior. A decorative composition made of artificial flowers is versatile, allowing you to create it at any time of the year. To make such a decorative object is not so difficult. The varieties of topiary, as well as how to create a decor of artificial flowers with your own hands, will be discussed in the article.

The art of creating topiary has long been known. The hanging gardens of Babylon are rightly considered a shining example of such a design. Gardeners' hobby for decorative bush cutting, called topiary, later grew into the creation of low decorative compositions that could be put in the house. In the countries of the East, such trees are considered to bring comfort, prosperity and wealth to the house.

For decorative compositions there is no need to care, as for living plants. They do not need to be watered, fertilized or transplanted. Such a tree can be a great gift for any celebration, this is a universal present that will suit women and men. Making it allows you to build a tree of happiness that can become an ornament of any room.

There are different types of topiary, they vary depending on the materials chosen for work. As a decoration, various trifles can be used during creation.

Varieties of products are as follows.

• Topiary made of artificial flowers.

• Trees made of paper. For the construction of such products use paper towels or corrugated paper.

• Models that are divided by the seasons. For winter, traditional Christmas trees are more suitable. For the autumn composition, choose a decor in the form of autumn leaves, berries, fruits.

• Coffee compositions. In this case, coffee grains are taken as the main material. They are used to decorate small decorative elements, as well as for the crown of a tree. Working with coffee beans requires perseverance, because they need to be glued to the base in two layers.

• Cash. To create such compositions choose coins or paper bills. In this case, fake banknotes or obsolete coins are more often used.

• Patterns of flowers. To create such a masterpiece, flowers made of different materials in the form of felt, satin ribbons, corrugated paper, dried flowers are used.

• Love tree. In this case, the heart is used as the main element, which is decorated at your own discretion, for example, with flowers, coffee, etc.

In addition, there are so-called edible trees, as decorations for them can be used not only decor items, but also sweets, berries and fruits. Such a fruit and berry composition is not stored for a long time. But such an original and tasty present will become the decoration of the festive table. Creating an edible topiary will not only allow you to get an original and beautiful composition, but also give pleasure to sweet tooth.

You can make a tree yourself for different topics. It can be a decor made for a certain style, for example, art deco or Provence. These home decoration can be dated for any celebration or holiday. Such decorative trees can be high or low. Floor topiary often has a large size, so a similar composition is usually put in salons, offices. A small decorative tree is more suitable as a decoration for a bedroom, hall or study. When constructing products, it is important to consider the features of the room, its style and color.

A decorative tree made independently will easily fit into any interior. To make it, it is not necessary to use the material purchased in the store. For beginners, items found in the house are more suitable. After creating the first topiary, you can experiment further by choosing more prestigious and expensive materials. A master class on creating such amazing masterpieces will allow you to learn this interesting matter, allow you to realize your imagination, throw out emotions. To do the job correctly, you need to follow the instructions and tips of more experienced craftsmen and carry out the work step by step.

The list of tools necessary for work includes basic and auxiliary items.

The main tools for the tree of happiness are such.

• Glue gun and the presence of rods to it. You can use PVA or ordinary super-glue, but working with them will be much more difficult. According to more experienced masters, it is a gun that is more suitable for such work.
• Scissors.
• Needle with threads.

As auxiliary elements, use a pruning shears, which is used to trim the twigs, as well as a hacksaw. When creating a masterpiece, it is necessary to prepare various materials that are needed for the construction of the base, as well as the barrel and crown. The basis for the tree can serve as a flower pot, small size.The size of the product depends on the size of the pot. Typically, topiaries on average have sizes from 15 to 50 cm. Ceramics or plastic are suitable as a suitable material for the pot. Instead of a flower pot, you can also take an old bowl with a broken handle, or even a plastic glass.

For the barrel, you can use the following.

• Dried branches of trees or shrubs. Do not take fresh twigs, otherwise they may become deformed in the future.
• Snags of a bizarre form. Such products can be purchased at a specialized store or you can find a snag on the street and then cover it with paint or varnish.
• Sushi sticks, wooden skewers.

Any soft paper or newspaper is suitable for the crown. You can also take a tennis ball or a foam ball. Less expensive is the choice for the crown of soft paper or newspaper. As decorative elements, traditional jewelry or other improvised means can be used.

For decoration take:

• pieces of fabric;
• beads;
• rhinestones;
• shells;
• sisal;
• natural ingredients in the form of coffee beans, acorns and cones, as well as leaves and dried flowers.

Having prepared the necessary materials and tools, you can proceed to the construction of the composition.

1. You need to start work with the preparation of the pot. It is decorated according to a plan. As a container, take a flower pot or other suitable container. For its decor use fabric, twine, satin ribbons or paints.
2. The next step is to make a trunk for the topiary. To make a trunk for a tree, they take a knot of wood, thick wire or a metal rod, that is, what can be twisted, giving the product the shape of a trunk. It can even be an ordinary pencil, decorated with ribbons or twine.
3. After preparing the trunk, it must be securely fixed in the pot. For this purpose, rubber, polystyrene or silicone is suitable. Experienced craftsmen are advised to choose cement or alabaster for fixing. After the cement dries, the whole product will be very well fixed.
4. Then the crown should be formed. For the construction of the crown, paper or newspapers are often taken, which are tightly squeezed in the form of a ball, wrapped at the end with a strong thread. Also suitable products made of rubber, plastic or polystyrene.
5. The base must be fixed to the leg, trying to keep it tight and not hang. The finished ball can be glued with napkins or painted, as well as using sisal.
6. At the final stage, proceed to the decor of the crown.

It is also necessary to mask the soil. The attachment point with the barrel can be covered with decorative stones, put artificial moss, grass or sisal, painted.

Topiary is a decor item that does not require special care. To prevent the tree from becoming dirty, dust should be brushed off with a regular brush. A hair dryer is also used to remove dust. When using a hair dryer, it is important to choose not to use hot air. For the product to serve as long as possible, do not keep it in places strongly lit by the sun, so that it does not fade and does not lose color saturation.

The topiary can be considered an ideal option for those who like to bring something new to the interior, because such a composition will undoubtedly attract attention. Due to the variety of crown shapes made in the form of a ball or cone, heart or numbers, such products look incredibly impressive. A tree of artificial flowers will be a great addition to the interior, emphasize its integrity.

Unusual forms of the crown or the use of the original decor will not leave anyone indifferent to such a composition. When creating an original tree made of artificial flowers, various decor, various flowers are used, this gives the finished products novelty. Each new composition is unique and inimitable. The combination of peonies, roses, daisies in one composition looks simply magical, creating a certain atmosphere.

A large topiary of roses will look great in a room made in a certain style.

Such a spring decor will appeal to lovers of romance.

Topiary with custom crown.

Additional decor in the form of a cute angel and candles gives the product a special atmosphere. Such a tree can be presented as a present to the newlyweds.

A simple version of the product from green tulle with artificial flowers. Beginners can take it as the basis for the manufacture of the composition.

Product with an original stand in the style of Provence.

Creating such an original composition will allow beginners to master a new, interesting business, which in the future can become a real passion for life. Of course, beginners will have to work hard, but the result is worth it.

A beautiful topiary made of artificial flowers will be a good gift for children and adults. Such a composition will act as a decor during photo shoots. A decorative tree will decorate any interior, emphasize your chosen style.

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