The art of topiary came to us from Ancient Egypt. In those days, the talent of giving plants unusual geometric shapes was highly valued. An example of this is such a wonder of the world as the Gardens of Babylon.

Today, topiary is a small tree made from natural and artificial materials. We will share decor ideas with you and tell you what you can use to make a beautiful tree yourself.

Secrets for Beginners

Having created a tree of happiness, you can both decorate your own home with it and present it as a gift for a wedding, housewarming, or anniversary. The product sizes are different, depending on your preferences and range from 15 to 50 cm.

Important! Topiary has a purely decorative function. And it depends on your imagination whether you will make a small original tree in the shape of a heart, or unusual models from shells.

The simplest available materials for making topiary are as follows:

• pasta;
• money;
• branches;
• coffee beans;
• napkins;
• candies;
• cotton pads.

Advice! A popular option is a money tree. It is made as a gift using small bills. It symbolizes wealth, luck and business success. Suitable for placement in the kitchen or any other room.

Usually the money tree is made in mini versions for installation on window sills. Also, such a gift can be in a small pot on the floor, which is placed near a coffee table or sofa in the living room.

How to make topiary with your own hands

If you decide to decorate the house yourself, then before making the composition, consider the design of the main components:

• bases for topiary;
• crowns;
• trunk;
• stands.

Suitable bases include paper, old newspapers, polystyrene foam, polyurethane foam, and a children's ball. What to make it from is up to you.

Advice! Experienced craftswomen use foam plastic for shapes in the form of letters, numbers, and hearts.

You can simply make a trunk from strong wire, branches, and plastic tubes. When choosing what to make a topiary trunk from, consider the size of the future product. If it is a small model, use a simple pencil; if it is a floor model, use one even, thick branch.

The crown is the part of the craft that will attract attention the most. Suitable materials include paper, polymer clay, beads, buttons, and shells.

Depending on the size of the product and the idea, an ordinary flower pot, a toy bucket, or a flat wooden board will serve as a stand. Decorate it with fabric, lace, decoupage or paint it. How to do it is up to you.

Advice! An ordinary cup that you no longer use in everyday life is perfect for a stand.

Step-by-step instructions for crafts

For those who are carried away by this wonderful idea, we will tell you how to make a beautiful topiary step by step. Before you start crafting, carefully think through the idea of ​​the future tree and prepare all the necessary materials for the trunk, crown and stand.

When creating your topiary, follow this sequence:

• prepare the crown. To make it, use scrap materials or specially stored shells, beads, and seed beads. For a non-standard crown shaped like a number or letter, cut out the required shape from foam plastic. Be sure to make a hole for the barrel;
• prepare the barrel. Depending on the idea, use branches, sushi sticks, or plastic straws. If you are planning to make a large outdoor topiary, which you will place in the garden or outside in a private house, use wooden sticks wrapped with twine or varnished in the desired color. Place the crown on the trunk;

Advice! If the crown is round, you just need to put the base on the trunk. If your topiary has a non-standard appearance, additionally secure it with glue.

• stand. Use pots or planters. First place polystyrene foam in the pot and fill it with weak cement mortar or alabaster, level it and dry it. This will serve as a reliable frame for the craft.

Advice! Since novice craftswomen do not always guess the proportions of the solution, experienced needlewomen advise using the consistency of liquid sour cream - too thick a mass will not fill the space between the pot and the foam.

This interesting craft can easily be made with children to decorate the garden or any room in the house.

Simple topiary master classes

Wonderful trees can be bought in souvenir shops, or you can make them yourself. A common topiary model is created from foamiran. Watch the video for a master class on how to make an unusual tree

Delicate original topiary from foamiran.

Make your own topiary from beads. The master class includes the following steps:

• preparation of materials. Buy beads, ribbons, twine, wire for the trunk, pot, plaster, glue. Use tweezers to easily glue the beads to the base;

Advice! Use a regular ball as the basis for the crown or cut out another shape, such as a heart, from foam. This topiary will be an excellent gift for Valentine's Day.

• glue the beads to the base;
• for the trunk, take a wire, wrap it with twine or tape, bend it as desired;
• insert the crown into the trunk and secure with glue;
• place the second end of the barrel in a pre-prepared pot with pieces of foam plastic;
• fill with plaster and leave to dry;
• decorate the stand.

The product is ready. This MK is used by many beginning craftswomen.

Tulle topiary looks beautiful. Watch the master class on video. They will tell you step by step how to make a craft with your own hands.

Some more interesting ideas for tulle topiary.

Interesting DIY topiary made from cotton pads. A step-by-step master class is presented in the video:

For advanced needlewomen, it is interesting to make a topiary from beads with your own hands. With this choice, various wood weaving techniques are used: knotted, French circular, tight oblique, American braid. A detailed master class is offered in the video:

Below are two more works of art - beaded trees.

The easiest option is to make your own pasta topiary. After all, every kitchen has pasta in the shape of shells, horns, and spirals. You can decorate the pasta glued to the base with various paints or cover it with an aerosol. The master class is similar in manufacturing principle to a tree made of beads.

Advice! Crafts made from pine cones, buttons and threads look interesting and creative.

Which crown to choose

Among the common types of crowns, you can choose the option that suits you best. So, the shape of the crown of your topiary can be as follows:

• hearts;
• flying cups;
• bicycles;
• Christmas trees;
• bird nests;
• ships;
• birdhouses;
• sunshine;
• apple trees;
• umbrellas;
• shoes;
• roosters;
• fairy houses with nests.

A craft made from beads in the shape of a glued nest with birds looks beautiful. For lovers of non-standard solutions, a floating cup will look great in any room or office.

Idea for a flying cup

A heart-shaped design or a tree with dollars are suitable as a gift. For a spring mood, make a fruit tree. For memorable events, build a product in the shape of letters or numbers.

Marine crafts decorated with shells, sand and other natural materials look great. Craftswomen like to additionally decorate the crown with a nest of branches and flowers. An interesting option is a vintage burlap topiary decorated with a real small clock. Marshmallow topiary looks festive. If you don’t have enough indoor plants in your home, make a craft from lagurus.

Coffee tree

Topiary Topiary handmade) is a decorative tree of happiness, a symbol of wealth and prosperity in the home. Used in interior design, common in European countries. The structure of a topiary is a pot, a trunk and a ball: no restrictions on techniques or materials! However, we recommend following general rules for composition, color combinations and proportions. The following details show how to make a tree of happiness and what materials can be used.

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Coffee topiary

Garden of Eden

A tree of happiness on a foam ball with bronze paint, a crown of coffee beans glued in even rows with the core facing up.

The main composition runs diagonally and consists of layers of white petals, branches of alder cones, foamiran and paper roses, stamens and bonsai grass. Also, 2 doves made a nest from sisal on the crown. Master class on topiary from coffee and roses in video format, as well as in an article with step-by-step photos.

Spices of the East

To decorate the topiary, exclusively natural materials were used (except for felt for the leaves and satin ribbon for the bow). Coffee tree of happiness on a foam ball with a diameter of 8 cm in a brown ceramic cup. The trunk is a curved branch of corilus, painted bronze.

A crown of coffee beans, a central composition of dried citrus slices, bay leaves, felt leaves, and a “button” of salt dough. Small decor: peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, corn, dried peas, bows and stars pasta.

Dew drops

Topiary made of coffee beans with bronzed crown and trunk. Decorative tree in a dark brown cup made of unfired clay, with a polished corilus branch as a trunk.

The crown of coffee beans is decorated with a composition of fabric and foamiran flowers with satin ribbons. The image is complemented by a colorful butterfly on the reverse side. There is a luxurious scattering of pearls all over the coffee tree of happiness.

Coffee dreams

A small topiary made from coffee beans is a typical example of a simple and quick production. The simple design and available materials do not require any preparatory work. Thanks to this, the craft will take 1.5-2 hours, taking into account the glue drying. Moreover, almost all elements are interchangeable and easily accessible. We offer a master class on how to make topiary - in video format and in an article with step-by-step photos.

Topiary with artificial flowers

Heavenly Harmony

The “Heavenly Harmony” topiary is made on a synthetic padding ball, planted on plaster in a plastic flower pot, the trunk is a curved wooden branch. The tree of happiness is decorated with homemade flowers made from viscose napkins, sisal balls, berries and fabric roses.

At the base there are sisal balls, a pot with lace, satin ribbons and flowers. The composition is completed by a double satin bow tied under the crown on the trunk.

Awakening of Spring

The flower tree of happiness “Awakening of Spring” is a colorful and wildly blooming meadow, personifying sunny May days and warmth. We used homemade flowers from napkins and felt, ready-made foamiran and fabric roses, sisal balls, stamens, leaves and small inflorescences. There is a decorative butterfly perched on the crown, and a cute foam bird at the base of the topiary. The tree is mounted on plaster in a tall flower pot with a perforated border.

The master class is presented in photo and video format with subtitles, tips and recommendations from the author.

Charm

Purple-white topiary from flowers is made quite quickly, but labor-intensively - buds from cardboard egg trays are formed in several stages: cutting out blanks, painting and assembling, gluing felt or organza leaves.

We offer step-by-step master classes in video (FullHD 1080p) and text format with photos.

The scent of spring

Wedding tree of happiness in white tones with green splashes in the form of artificial leaves, which are in harmony with light green sisal and a large green apple at the base, refreshing and enriching the composition. Topiary on a ball made of newspapers, a crown made of apricot kernels, the main decor is prefabricated flowers from cardboard trays for eggs.

An elegant thin trunk of a curved shape is a branch of Corilus. The decorative tree is planted on plaster in a low ceramic cup. The main elements are painted rich white - in Provence style. The master class is available in photo and video format with detailed step-by-step instructions.

Orange mix

Orange topiary from orange peels is made quickly, but requires preparatory work: drying the orange peel and citrus slices takes 3-7 days. In addition to orange flowers, foam tangerines, berries, satin ribbons and bow-shaped pasta were used for decoration.

We offer a detailed master class in video, photo and text format with step-by-step instructions for making topiary yourself.

Money tree topiary

Abundance

Money topiary “Abundance” is made on a homemade ball with roses from paper bills. On the crown are symbols of abundance and prosperity. On the ball there was a frog, a bunch of grapes and a scattering of coins. The pot is made by hand from plaster, painted in 3 layers with an antique effect, stylized as a wallet with a metal zipper. The trunk - a curved Salex branch - is fixed in a pot with plaster casting.

Spring luxury

Money topiary on a finished foam ball with a curved trunk in a plastic pot. Gypsum casting was used to fix the trunk. Crown decor - handmade roses from paper money, 99 flowers! Sugar berries and stamens, plastic leaves and yellow paper roses are also used.

The Tree of Happiness “Spring Luxury” is designed in fresh and bright yellow-green colors. Topiary is perfect for a gift or to decorate your kitchen interior. We have prepared for you a step-by-step master class with photo and video instructions, as well as a detailed presentation of the finished product.

Sea shell topiary

Lavender sea

Decorative tree made of shells and roses “Lavender Sea” - a beautiful and unusual topiary on 2 trunks in a neat painted pot filled with plaster. The crown is decorated with shells (painted with mother-of-pearl acrylic), delicate roses made of ceramic plasticine and balls of purple sisal. In addition, the tree of happiness is decorated with buttons wrapped in satin ribbon, smooth berries and sisal balls.

Blue Lagoon

Marine topiary "Blue Lagoon" combines the beauty of nature with artificial decor. The shells of the snails, which form the basis of the crown, are painted with ultramarine acrylic paint. The compositional center is half of a large rapana. A pot is a tin can decorated with popsicle sticks, shells and waste material. At the base of the tree, on a scattering of small shells and sisal, a blue decorative bird is planted.

coral reef

The sea topiary is made from a variety of shells with homemade clay roses and sisal balls. The shells are painted in coral, mother-of-pearl and soft blue.

The composition of the tree of happiness is complemented by bright plastic inhabitants of the seas and oceans: crabs, octopus, starfish. The ball is wrapped in twine and sisal, the trunk is sanded, plaster casting is used, and the pot is wrapped in linen rope.

Topiary in the shape of a heart

Sapphire Heart

Coffee topiary “Sapphire Heart” with a foam base 15 cm wide, a curved Salex trunk, planted in a lilac plastic pot on plaster. The heart is thickly covered with coffee beans painted in 2 layers: bronze and white. The crown is decorated with foamiran roses, two types of artificial flowers, green leaves, alder and larch cones, as well as small cones. The barrel is painted white.

On the wings of Love

This heart-shaped topiary combines a textured coffee surface with elegant floral decoration. Roses made of ceramic plasticine in various shades of pink are in harmony with the butterfly and a scattering of pearls with stamens. The tree of happiness is planted in a white ceramic cup, the trunk is made from a curved branch of corilus (salex). The composition is completed by delicate wings made of natural feathers.

Autumn topiary

Walk in the garden

The “Walk in the Garden” topiary is made of artificial fruits and vegetables, flowers and small inflorescences. The trunk is painted with chocolate acrylic; for color support, the crown is also decorated with dried chestnuts. On top there is a nest with quail eggs, and on the other side there is a straw hat with a rapeseed ribbon. A decorative bird perches at the base of a fruit tree. The topiary is planted in a metal bucket, the trunk is reinforced with plaster casting.

Magic Glade

The autumn tree of happiness turned out to be unusual: a successful combination of natural material and artificial decor. Chestnuts, acorns with caps, walnut shells, apricot kernels, sisal are harmoniously combined with berries, fruits and vegetables made of polystyrene foam, artificial flowers and grape leaves.

The composition is complemented by a decorative dragonfly and a snail shell. A dense meadow with well-arranged gifts of autumn, a tree of happiness in orange-brown tones.

Notes of autumn

An original topiary made from chestnuts, acorns with pluses, walnut halves and sisal. In addition to natural materials, decorative elements were used to decorate the crown: artificial rose hips, smooth and sugar berries, and foam stamens.

At the base of the autumn tree there is a composition on decorative moss. The clay pot is decorated with wooden sticks and coffee beans, and the rim is painted with yellow acrylic to tie in with the napkin roses on the crown.

Autumn mood

Fragrant topiary “Autumn Mood” using natural materials: flowers made from orange peel, dried citrus slices, peeled apricot and peach pits, cinnamon, a bunch of acorns, dried flowers. The trunk is a twisted branch, a clay pot filled with plaster (for strong fixation of the heavy tree of happiness).

We offer a step-by-step master class on the natural tree of happiness: text version, photos and full video MK in FullHD quality with subtitles. Choose the format that is convenient for you!

Seasons

The Tree of Happiness is an unusual format: a series of master classes in the same style, but with a different set of materials. Autumn theme - acorns, pine cones and orange flowers. New Year theme - with larch cones, red stamens and artificial grass. Spring theme - with pink foamiran roses, pine cones and bonsai branches.

Each topiary is planted on a plaster cast in a metal bucket, the trunk is 2 curved branches of corilus (salex). A foam Christmas tree toy with a diameter of 4 cm was used as a ball.

Birdsong

A topiary of chestnuts, acorns and nuts with decorative doves and a ladder is planted in a small clay pot on plaster. The crown is decorated with piles of acorns with pearls and prefabricated decor: satin bows with white sugar berries. The curved trunk and ladder are painted bronze; at the base, on sisal flaps, doves nestle in a twisted nest. The pot is decorated with satin ribbon and lace.

New Year's topiary

Berries in the snow

New Year's topiary “Berries on the Snow” is suitable for both beginner needlewomen and experienced craftswomen who will gain new ideas and inspiration! Tree of happiness on a foam ball d=12 cm, base - halves of walnuts. The main decor is small foam apples and sisal balls.

The crown is also decorated with plastic snowflakes, sugar and smooth foam berries, and bouquets of stamens. The finished topiary is treated with artificial snow in a can. The master class is available in video format and in a step-by-step article with photos.

First snow

New Year's tree of happiness made of dried chestnuts, acorns with caps, walnuts, as well as sisal and rattan balls, star anise, cinnamon sticks, plastic snowflakes, a garland of beads and foam berries.

Elements of topiary design

Crown

The basis of the tree of happiness in 9 out of 10 cases is a ball: the spherical shape is ideal for forming a crown. Other original shapes are also used to make topiary: heart, horseshoe, dollar, voluminous wreath, star or egg. You can buy foam blanks in craft stores, however, it is very easy to make a ball yourself: from pressed newspapers, padding polyester, cardboard or fabric scraps, and polyurethane foam. In addition, you can use any spherical shape, for example, a skein of knitting thread or a children's ball.
We offer a detailed overview that describes the techniques and also shows a variety of ready-made solutions.

In some cases, for example, for coffee beans and corrugated paper flowers, as well as for quickly making decorative wood, it is much more convenient to use a ready-made foam ball.

Trunk

Wooden branches, Chinese chopsticks, long skewers, pencil, wire, thin tube - any durable object of straight or curved shape, suitable in length and diameter for a specific design, is used as a trunk for the tree of happiness.

The choice of trunk for topiary is not limited, but the weight of the crown should be taken into account so that the branch does not break.

Pot and methods of attaching the trunk

Stability of the base, the ability to strengthen the trunk, a shape suitable for the crown design - the main criteria when choosing a container in which to A the tree of happiness grows. In addition, the shape must correspond to the selected crown design; the pot is decorated depending on the design of the specific product.
To secure the trunk, fill it with plaster or fix it with crushed stone and treat it with glue. The filling of the pot is hidden under the decorative composition at the base of the trunk.
We offer a detailed review, with or without plaster: secrets of pouring, recommendations, photos and video master classes.

Materials for making a tree of happiness

Ready decor

To make topiary you will need a wide variety of ready-made materials for needlework:

• Satin ribbons, bows.
• Organza, felt, mesh.
• Flowers from foamiran.
• Sisal and .
• Beads, glue half-beads.
• Corrugated paper.
• Ready-made decorative elements: artificial flowers, fruits, berries.

Popular natural and improvised materials for the tree of happiness are:

• Coffee beans.
• Pasta of various shapes.
• Cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, bay leaf.
• Dried orange, lemon, tangerine - peels, slices.
• Decorative stones, pebbles, glass.

Homemade decor

The basis of the composition of almost any tree of happiness (with the exception of express topiary, on which mostly ready-made elements are glued) is a prefabricated decor from a variety of materials. Most often these are pre-collected flowers.

How to make topiary with your own hands - step-by-step instructions

1. Preparation of prefabricated decorative elements.
2. Making a ball or using a foam blank.
3. Decorating the crown using the chosen technique with previously prepared elements.
4. Decorating the pot and securing the trunk - filling it with plaster or securing it with crushed stone.
5. Assembling a tree of happiness.
6. Final decoration of the topiary.

The proposed step-by-step instructions on how to make topiary are indicative: for convenience, some steps can be swapped or combined.

Symbolic meaning of the tree

The tree symbolizes development, dynamic growth, seasonal withering and restoration, wealth and well-being. The branches mean versatility, variety of choice, and the common trunk is a symbol of unity. In mythology, a tree is a magical, powerful image, the abode of gods and spirits. In Feng Shui practice, the tree of happiness in the home is a symbol of prosperity, abundance and wealth. In addition, a topiary created independently is an original gift, a sign of respect and love, a real surprise for connoisseurs of handmade crafts.

Excursion into history
The etymology of the word “Topiary” comes from the ancient art of cutting garden trees and shrubs - “Topiar” (Topiary material from Wikipedia). From Latin topiaria- gardening art, actively developing in Europe since the times of the Roman Empire. Shrub sculpture was carried out by specially trained slaves - topiaries.

Topiary is a small decorative tree with a rounded crown. This method of decorating garden vegetation came into our culture from Ancient Egypt, where they first began to give trees an unusual shape. Over the centuries, the craft has grown into a decorative art, the fruits of which are increasingly found in modern interiors. At the same time, you can make a tree of happiness with your own hands in literally one free evening.

Topiary with flowers made of corrugated paper

Topiaries with cute crepe paper buds are often used to decorate wedding or birthday parties. Many brides even prefer to use artificial analogues of flowers for a bouquet, because such details will definitely not spoil at the most crucial moment, and besides, they are not at all inferior to natural peonies or roses.

So, to make crafts with roses, stock up on the following materials: corrugated paper of the selected shade - for the inflorescence; scissors; glue; pencil; green tape for the trunk; strong thread (can be replaced with small wire); ruler; Styrofoam; a stick for the trunk (for example, a Japanese chopstick, a pencil, a branch); newsprint or other thick paper; pot for indoor plants.

To get a standard size topiary, prepare 30–40 flowers. Cut strips 3–4 cm wide and 35–45 cm long for each rose. Bend the ribbon lengthwise by a third, and then wrap the top section at an acute angle and repeat the turns three times - this is how you form the middle of the rose. Continue making turns until you have twisted the entire strip. Secure the tip with glue, and fasten the lower part of the flower with wire.

The base sphere can be purchased ready-made or formed from newsprint. Wrap the newspaper ball tightly with thick thread. Please note that the paper blank must be larger than the size you want to obtain, as the thread will significantly reduce it. Glue the flowers securely to the sphere.

Take your chosen stem stick and wrap it in twine or green duct tape. You can use corrugated paper by cutting long strips out of it, applying glue to the inside and wrapping it around the base. Place the ball on the barrel or secure it with glue.

Use polystyrene foam or alabaster as a primer. In the latter case, fill it, leaving 2–4 cm from the edge, and insert the barrel. In this case, the stick must be held until the solution becomes dry. Decorate the finished ground base with fabric, tinsel or beads - as you like. Ready!

Topiary made from coffee beans

Coffee topiary is a wonderful gift that will decorate any corner of your home. It is environmentally friendly, beautiful and, moreover, also has an incomparable delicious aroma. It is not difficult to make - follow the basic instructions. Additionally, you will need 150–300 g of coffee beans, brown acrylic paint for coating and, if desired, decor. All other materials and tools are standard, as for any other topiary.

You can perform the classic version without intricate shapes and decorations, the result will be elegant and laconic. But if your heart yearns for creativity, we offer several original ideas:

— The craft can take the form of a flowering tree and become an excellent present for a girl, mother or teacher;

— Try decorating the tree with dried fruits and placing it in the dining area;

- Use summer motifs and decorate the work with small birds and butterflies;

- Create a New Year's composition - a cute coffee tree. You can make the base yourself from thick paper or purchase a ready-made one;

— A man will certainly appreciate a gift in the form of a money tree. It is enough to glue coins to the ball, and a zipper around them, and decorate the remaining space with coffee beans;

— If you are thinking about a present for Valentine's Day or a wedding anniversary, make a topiary in the shape of a heart;

— A cup hanging over a saucer from which grains “spill” looks very impressive. It’s not difficult to do - instead of a stick, use wire, foam or hot glue.

Topiary made of pine cones

Another idea for eco-decor that is popular today is pine cone topiary. It will harmoniously complement the autumn or winter composition, and it is quite simple to perform.

In addition to the standard set of materials, prepare cones, pins, and dried moss. Rinse the buds thoroughly and dry for 10 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees. Prepare the trunk by painting it or wrapping it with twine. Fill the pot with mounting mixture or chopped floral foam, fix the trunk in it.

The sphere can be coated with brown paint. Use pins or hot glue to attach the pine cones to the ball. They must be fastened close to each other. Large parts need to be glued first, the rest - in descending order of size. Attach the ball to the barrel.

Cover the improvised soil with moss or other material that you like. If desired, complete the composition with additional decorations.

By the New Year holidays, you can also create an impromptu conical-shaped Christmas tree.

Flower topiary using quilling technique

Topiary made using this technique turns out to be very cheerful and cute. It will complement the interior of a nursery or serve as an interesting decor in the dining room or kitchen. Try it yourself, it's not difficult at all.

So, you will need: thick, bright colored paper in various shades; a quilling device (if you don’t have one on hand, use a toothpick or a needle stuck into a wine cork); spherical base; scissors; a flower pot; stick for the trunk; glue (PVA and heat gun); moss or other filler to cover the “soil”; chopped foam; ribbons for decoration (optional).

Cut colored paper into wide (one color) and narrow (different shade) strips. Cut wide parts along the edges, forming a fringe. Glue narrow elements to the edge of each strip. Lubricate a thin strip with glue and use your chosen tool to twist it into a tight spiral. Do the same with the wide strip. Remove the craft from the tool.

Repeat the algorithm for the remaining stripes in other colors. Unfold the fringe and you will get lovely flowers.

Take a ball and use a heat gun to secure the flowers on it so that there are no voids left. Coat the pot with hot glue and place the foam in it. Cut a hole in the foam for the barrel, coat it with glue and place the barrel in it.

Make a hole in the crown and place it on a stick-trunk, pre-lubricated with glue. Decorate the foam soil with prepared moss or other decorative element. If desired, you can paint the pot in a bright color and also tie the trunk with a beautiful ribbon.

Shell topiary

A topiary made of shells will perfectly complement a marine-style interior. To make it, prepare the following materials: a foam ball for the base; various shells; wire; pot for stand; cardboard; twine or thread; scissors and a hot glue gun.

To make a topiary crown, prepare: a foam ball, shells and white sisal. Using a glue gun, glue the entire surface of the sphere and wrap it with sisal. Prepare the shells and then attach them to the sisal with glue, leaving small gaps. This way you should cover the entire surface of the ball.

For the barrel you will need wire, thread or twine, scissors and a glue gun. Shape the wire into the desired shape and wrap it tightly with thread or twine. You can make several trunks using different colored threads and different bends.

To make a topiary pot, prepare a clay pot, foam plastic, cardboard or paper, ready-made trunks, scissors and a heat gun. To secure the trunks, place foam in the pot. Then secure it with hot glue. Glue the finished crown to the trunk and stick it into the foam placed in the pot. Glue thoroughly using a heat gun. For strength, fill the empty space in the pot with crumpled paper, glue it and cover it with a circle of cardboard. Later you can cover it with sisal or small shells.

Attach two shells to each other and place a “pearl” in them. This way you will get a wonderful decoration for the pot. Next, decorate the base of the pot as you wish. Using a satin ribbon, you can make bright accents and strew the crown with the same “pearls”.

Decorative trees made from artificial materials are an ideal option for decorating a home or office. They will fit perfectly into the design of any interior, creating a cozy atmosphere in the room. Such hand-made crafts do not require special conditions and careful care compared to living plants. From this article you will learn how to make artificial trees with your own hands in different versions.

Artificial pistachio tree

You will need:

• Gypsum;
• Pot;
• Pistachio shells;
• Gold spray paint;
• Wire.

How to make a tree with your own hands from pistachio shells:

• Using a drill, make a small hole in each shell;
• We cut the wire into pieces 15-20 cm long and attach one shell to each of the pieces. Next, we twist the wires and get blanks;

• We connect several leaves together by twisting the wire. Thus, a branch is obtained;
• We make several branches and twist them together - we get a tree trunk;

• We wrap the branches and stem part with FUM tape. Instead, you can take thread or rope;
• Let's paint the craft;

• Let’s prepare the base: prepare a pot suitable for the craft, fill it with plaster and insert our “golden” masterpiece into it;
• Let's wait until the plaster dries. Finish the pot with paint;

• Additionally, we decorate the finished craft with coins.

Similar ideas for hand-made crafts can be found in the article.

Master class on making decorative poplar

Such a beautiful “poplar” is a great decoration for your home or street.

Required materials:

• Candle;
• Glue;
• Needle;
• Matches;
• Thin and thick wire;
• Pot;
• Gypsum or cement;
• Gray and green threads;
• Green plastic bottle;
• Scissors.

Step-by-step master class with photos:

• We use wire cutters to separate 3 identical pieces from the thick wire and connect them to each other by twisting them. We wrap the ends of the blanks on one side;
• We dilute the fixing mixture, pour the solution into the pot, and place a “poplar” trunk with curved ends there. We are waiting for the mass to harden, and at this time we are making artificial branches;
• We cut squares of different sizes from the bottle and cut out leaves from them. Heat a needle over the flame and make holes in the upper part;

• We insert a thin wire into them, fold it in half, and twist it. We connect three branches into one and make several identical blanks;
• Next, to make crafts for the home interior, we take several blanks, which consist of three branches, and connect them together;

• We close the wire part with gray threads and secure the ends with glue. We leave the lower part of the branch free, which we attach to the trunk;
• Using the same method, we make the entire “poplar”, wrapping its stem part with gray thread;
• To imitate grass, cut green threads of the same size and fold them in half. We lubricate the bend points with glue, and attach the workpieces to a cement or gypsum base.

Thus, we get beautiful artificial trees in pots that can easily stand both at home and on the street - they are not afraid of rain or bright sun rays.

Artificial home apple tree

It is advisable to place such decorative artificial trees only in enclosed spaces, because their flowers are made of yarn.

You will need:

• Glue;
• Wire cutters;
• Cardboard;
• Hook;
• Scotch;
• Wire;
• Pencil;
• Cement or plaster;
• Scissors;
• Brown and green fabric;
• Pot;
• Red and brown threads.

Stages of work:

• Using wire cutters, we cut off six wire blanks of 30 cm, five of 25 cm, and twenty-two of 4 cm;
• Attach 3 small ones to a large wire branch with tape. We make several preparations. The branches can be wrapped in fabric, such as velvet or fleece;

• Cut strips 2 cm wide from brown fabric. We wrap the branch blanks (several pieces) with them, leaving 3 cm free at the bottom. We fix the ends of the material with glue;
• We collect the blanks into a single “apple tree”. We cut a strip of 3 cm from the fabric, wrap it around the fabric and branches connected to each other. We also secure the fabric ends with glue;

• To make the decorative apple tree further, we place it in a container with a narrow neck. If such containers cannot be found, then to fix the “plant”, pour cement or gypsum mortar into the container. We straighten the branches and begin to decorate our craft;
• Now let’s cut leaves of different sizes from green material and scorch their edges over the flame, not bringing them too close to it so that they don’t spread;

• We glue the leaves onto the branches and begin to create fruits, which are made from. Cut out 2 circles from cardboard, 3 cm in diameter. Draw a smaller circle inside and cut it out, we get 2 cardboard rings;
• We connect them into a single piece and wrap a red thread around it using a hook. The yarn should completely “hide” the workpiece. We cut it from the outer edge, lay a brown thread and use it to tighten the resulting pompom;

• We cut out leaves from green material and glue them onto a brown thread;
• We hang the finished “fruits” on the branches. You can also decorate the pot as you wish.

Volumetric tree on the wall

This unique 3D decoration can be made with your own hands on the wall (and even on part of the ceiling) without any problems. To create a real masterpiece, it is not necessary to have the knowledge of a sculptor or artist.

Important: This decor requires a lot of space.

You will need:

• Master OK;
• Bucket;
• Marker and scissors;
• Acrylic paints and brushes;
• Scotch;
• A bag of dry plaster;
• A large sheet of cellophane film.

Progress:

• Let's draw a contour mirror image on the cellophane film with a marker, and when we cut out the drawn middle, we should get a stencil;
• We stick it on the wall with tape;
• Pour water into a bucket and spread the plaster;
• Using a trowel, carefully fill the empty stencil space;
• Remove the film after the mixture has dried;
• We apply several more layers of gypsum, making the last one round;
• When the solution has dried thoroughly, paint the sculpture with acrylic-based paints.

You can choose a wide variety of palettes. A “natural” image would look great in the living room, or a fabulous tree, unusually painted, on the wall in a children’s room.

Decorative tree made from branches

To decorate the interior of your home, you can make large artificial trees with flowers.

Necessary materials:

• Hot glue gun;
• Twigs;
• Sea pebbles;
• Square flowerpot;
• Decorative flowers (can be paper);
• A piece of foam.

How to make a decorative tree yourself from ordinary branches:

• We fill the bottom of the flowerpot with sea pebbles and put polystyrene foam on them, and insert the prepared branch into it;
• Sprinkle it again with sea stones for good stability, insert moss on top;
• Now we decorate the branch. To do this, we glue decorative flowers randomly to a branch using a glue gun;
• After completing this procedure, such a decorative craft will rightfully serve as a decoration for your home or apartment.

On the Internet you can find many photos of trees made by yourself, choose the option that suits you and create your own masterpiece based on it. For another interesting idea for creating an artificial tree, watch the video below.

Video: How to make an LED tree with your own hands

How can you make a base ball with your own hands? What do the frames for some types of topiary look like? Is plaster always used? Is it possible to buy a topiary kit at a craft store? Which fittings are better? Topiary masters are familiar with these questions. And beginners should give a detailed answer to them.

The basis for topiary is most often a ball around which the crown will be formed. The basis can be done in different ways. If we are talking about how to construct such a ball with your own hands, then two methods are generally available and simple.

Methods for creating a base ball:

• Papier mache. Papier-mâché is a technique that is part of our set of skills, learned in childhood during a labor lesson. You need to take paper, glue, and an object whose shape you want to eventually get. You take a children's plastic ball and layer paper on it with glue. The more layers of “paper + glue”, the stronger the product will be. Then you cut the structure in half, remove the original object, and once again fix it with layers of paper and glue.
• A lump of newspapers. Also the old-fashioned way. You can take newspapers and crumple them until you have a spherical object in your palm. It will be made heavier by glue, which should not be applied in large quantities. And then you wrap the newspaper wad with threads so that you get a ball. It is advisable to cover the lump with something on top, which is easy to paint. For example, masking tape.
• Macroflex or polyurethane foam. The material is sprayed into a plastic bag and after it hardens, any shapes can be cut out of it.

The base ball is also made in other, less popular ways, but these three are still rightfully considered the simplest.

DIY foam ball (video)

Do-it-yourself topiary trunk: what to make from

The trunk is part of the topiary, which is included in the set of required elements. You can make it yourself, for example, from wire or aluminum cable. This is good because it is easy to give any bend to your trunk using such materials.

How else to make a topiary trunk:

• Pencils. Like ordinary thin and non-standard thick pencils - why not a trunk for a tree? What you need is to decorate them - paint, tie, glue or weave.
• Branches. Natural materials make topiary more natural. Therefore, not thick snags, but beautiful strong branches are an excellent trunk for topiary. They can be left in their natural form, or painted, varnished, sprinkled with something, creating a new structure.
• Sushi chopsticks. If you need to make a straight trunk, these literally improvised materials will help.

And the trunk is beautifully made from old brushes. If you have a whole set of brushes, all you have to do is choose the thickness of the brush you need.

Trunk for topiary made of wire (video)

How to make a pot with your own hands: alternative methods

To make topiary, you almost always need a pot, that is, the form where the tree directly “grows”. In a store that sells this kind of goods, you can, of course, buy a whole set of pots. But it’s more pleasant to build it yourself practically from scrap materials.

To make a pot you can use:

• Plastic milk bottles, lemonade, iced tea, etc. Just cut it as you need, and then it’s just a matter of decoration.
• Old cups. You can paint them by hand using glue, decorate them with grains and cereals, wrap them with ribbons, etc.
• Plastic cups. That’s the case when good things don’t go to waste. You wrap it in burlap, tie it with a lace strip, a thin satin ribbon, put a beautiful button in the middle with glue and, here you have it, a beautiful pot - all with your own hands.

Don’t discount old vases, interestingly shaped ashtrays, sugar bowls and teapots, and other goods that are not worth buying, but it’s better to take something old and give it a new life. Albeit in the form of a topiary pot, but why not?

Base for topiary: decorate it yourself (video)

Basics for creating topiary: what else do you need?

Any beginner has a standard set of questions regarding making topiaries.

A couple of detailed answers will not be superfluous:

• Why plaster? Of course, not only gypsum can be used. It’s just that this is the simplest and most affordable option, a material that virtually anyone can properly dilute with their own hands. Dilute the plaster, taking into account the following nuances: first pour water into the container, otherwise the plaster, or rather gypsum dust, may get into the lungs. You can immediately paint the plaster with natural dyes - potassium permanganate, iodine, tea leaves, brilliant green. Even ordinary gouache will paint over plaster well.
• How to turn topiary into an aroma tree? The simple answer is use coffee. But it's really too simple. But buying a set of herbs and spices is a more interesting solution. Vanilla sticks or cinnamon sticks not only decorate the tree, but also give it a sweet aroma.
• How to get a heart-shaped base? Again, either use the papier-mâché technique or a foam blank. It is possible to build a blank heart using three balls, but it is more difficult. And sometimes they use multilayer cardboard, from which they cut out a heart shape and then decorate it.

As you become more interested in creating topiaries, questions will only increase. Don’t be greedy, share your master classes, tell us what materials you use, reveal the secrets of your craft.

Sweet topiary (video master class)

Topiaries are amazing trees that today you increasingly see in home decor and beyond. This is also an excellent gift for almost any occasion, which can be constructed in one day, and will delight you with its magnificence for a long time.

Good luck with your creativity!