All about artificial flower topiary

Many people dream of decorating their apartment, house or personal plot. 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. The decorative composition made of artificial flowers is versatile, allowing you to create it at any time of the year. It is not so difficult to make such a decorative item. The article will discuss the varieties of topiary, as well as how to create a decor from artificial flowers with your own hands.

The art of creating topiary has been known for a long time. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon are rightfully considered a prime example of this design. Gardeners' hobby for decorative trimming of bushes, called topiary, later grew into the creation of low decorative compositions that could be placed in the house. In the countries of the East, such trees are considered to bring comfort, prosperity and wealth to the house.

There is no need to care for decorative compositions like for living plants. They do not need to be watered, fertilized or transplanted. Such a tree can be an excellent gift for any celebration; it is a universal present that is suitable for women and men. Making it allows you to build a tree of happiness that can decorate any room.

There are different types of topiary, they differ depending on the materials chosen for the work. Various little things can be used as a decor during creation.

The varieties of products are as follows.

• Topiary made of artificial flowers.

• Trees made from paper. For the construction of such products, paper napkins or corrugated paper are used.

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

• Coffee compositions. In this case, coffee beans 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, coins or paper bills are chosen. In this case, fake banknotes or obsolete coins are often used.

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

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

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

You can make your own tree for different topics. This can be a decor made for a specific style, for example, art deco or provence. These interior items can be timed to any celebration or holiday. Such decorative trees can be tall or low. A floor topiary is often large, therefore such a composition is usually placed in salons and offices. A small decorative tree is more suitable as a decoration for a bedroom, hallway or study. When building products, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the room, its style and color.

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

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

The main tools for a tree of happiness are as follows.

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

As auxiliary elements, a pruner is used, which serves to trim branches, 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 trunk and crown. A small flower pot can serve as the basis for a tree.The size of the product also depends on the size of the pot. Typically, topiary is on average 15 to 50 cm in size. Ceramic or plastic is suitable as a suitable material for a 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 twigs of trees or shrubs. Do not take fresh twigs, otherwise they may be deformed in the future.
• Bizarre driftwood. Such products can be purchased in 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, newspapers are suitable for the crown. You can also use a tennis or Styrofoam ball. The choice for a crown of soft paper or newspaper is considered less expensive. Traditional jewelry or other improvised means can be used as decorative elements.

For decor they take:

• pieces of fabric;
• beads;
• rhinestones;
• seashells;
• 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 start building the composition.

1. You need to start work by preparing the pot. It is decorated according to the conceived plan. A flower pot or other suitable vessel is taken as a container. To decorate it, 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 from a tree, a thick wire or a metal rod, that is, something that can be twisted, giving the product the shape of a trunk. It can even be a regular pencil, decorated with ribbons or twine.
3. After preparing the trunk, it must be securely fixed in the pot. For this purpose, rubber, foam or silicone is suitable. Experienced craftsmen advise choosing cement or alabaster for fixing. After the cement has dried, 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. Products made of rubber, plastic or foam are also suitable.
5. The base must be fixed on the leg, trying to keep it tight and not dangle. The finished ball can be pasted over with napkins or painted, and you can also use sisal.
6. At the final stage, they begin to decorate the crown.

It is also necessary to mask the ground. The attachment point with the trunk can be covered with decorative stones, artificial moss, grass or sisal can be placed, and painted.

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

Topiary can be considered an ideal option for those who like to add 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 made of artificial flowers will be a great addition to the interior, emphasizing its integrity.

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

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

This spring decor will appeal to lovers of romance.

Topiary with a non-standard crown.

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

A simple version of a product made of green tulle with artificial flowers. For beginners, you can take it as a basis for making a composition.

Product with an original Provence style stand.

The creation of such an original composition will allow beginners to master a new, interesting business, which in the future can become a real hobby for a lifetime. Of course, beginners will have to work a little, 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 for photo sessions. A decorative tree will decorate any interior, emphasize the style of your choice.

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