We make topiary from napkins

The art of making topiary appeared a very long time ago, representing a curly haircut of shrubs. After a while, they began to call them hand-made crafts in the form of decorative trees. It is believed that such a tree brings happiness and wealth. Compositions are made from different materials. It is not difficult to make a topiary from napkins if you are guided by the recommendations of specialists and carry out the work step by step.

Topiary is not an imitation of a particular tree. In its modern version, this product is a miniature copy of plants. Such crafts are called "The Tree of Happiness" or "European Tree", since they are used to decorate interiors in floristry.

Using a variety of materials_, you can create such a decorative ornament by giving the crown of a tree a variety of shapes. The most popular form for topiary is a ball, but such products can have a different, non-standard shape. In the work of creating crafts, various materials and color combinations are used.

Pieces of fabric, sisal, pebbles, cones, as well as satin ribbons, lace, beads and a wide variety of materials for needlework are used as crown decorations. Napkins are an excellent material for this kind of craft. Anyone can make such a product. Not only adults can work with such material, children of school and preschool age will be able to spend time with pleasure working on the creation of a unique masterpiece.

There are many types of topiary. They are made from different materials and can be like that.

• "Edible" handicrafts made from fruits - both live and artificial, from sweets and other sweets, coffee beans, fruit chips.
• In addition, crafts are distinguished according to the season. Decorative items for them are chosen in accordance with the season.
• Money trees.
• Cornucopia models.
• Floral.
• Love topiary. Such products are timed to coincide with a specific event. It could be a wedding day, an engagement, or a housewarming party.

An excellent option for decorating a product is paper flowers from napkins. Thanks to the properties of this material, you can quickly make beautiful roses or peonies, cute daisies or calla lilies from it. Even inexperienced people can do such a craft. It is better to start doing the craft step by step, this will save you from mistakes in the process. A master class from experienced specialists will help with this.

Before creating a masterpiece from napkins, you need to prepare the necessary materials and take the necessary tools.

• Ball for the base. You can use a styrofoam ball, make a crumpled newspaper base, or use construction foam. To make a foam balloon, you need to inflate the balloon and foam it inside. After the foam dries, the top layer of the balloon is removed.
• Stem sticks. The stem can be made from wire, bamboo sticks, pencils, sushi sticks. For this purpose, tree branches, previously dried and varnished, any driftwood are also suitable.
• Pot for topiary. As a flowerpot, you can use old ceramic dishes, flower pots, disposable glasses and another suitable container.

In addition, you need to prepare some cement or alabaster to secure the stem in the pot. You can use other materials in the form of plasticine or gypsum. In working on creating a topiary, the following will come in handy:

• paper napkins;
• scissors;
• stapler;
• double-sided tape;
• PVA glue or glue gun with rods.

After preparing the materials and tools, you can get to work. Any topiary, like an ordinary tree, has a crown, trunk and root planted in a pot. Each detail is done separately.

• Work on the manufacture of mini-trees begins with the manufacture of the stem. You can use bamboo sticks as a stem. To make the stem look stronger, you need to take several sticks and tie them with threads, smearing them with PVA glue.

• It's time to start making the crown. Any ball can form the base, but a Styrofoam ball works best for this. Parts will be well attached to it, and they will hold firmly.

• You need to make flowers from paper napkins. To make a flower, you need to take a napkin and fold it several times into a square. Using a stapler, the paper is stapled in the middle. The napkin is cut in the form of a circle and, by raising it layer by layer, a flower is formed.

• Next, the ball is attached to the barrel. Using scissors, one of the ends of the barrel is pressed into the ball and filled with glue.

• Using a satin ribbon, decorate the trunk starting from the top. The tape is not tightened to the end of the stem by 4-5 cm and is fixed with glue.

• Now you should "plant" a tree. To keep it firmly, it is better to use alabaster, plaster or cement.A solution of alabaster or gypsum mixed with water until a creamy state is poured into a flower pot, set the stem evenly and, holding it, wait a few minutes until the mixture dries. In order not to hold the trunk while the mixture dries up, you can put a piece of plasticine down the pot, stick the stem into it and fill it with the solution.

At the final stage, prepared flowers from napkins are glued to the base ball. Begin to glue from the top (from the central bud). Moving along the rows, along certain lines or in a checkerboard pattern, they fill the entire ball. You can pre-apply points on the ball with a felt-tip pen - the places where the flowers are attached, this will greatly facilitate the work. As a result, the finished product should turn out to be very beautiful, with the correct lines.

You can use napkins of the same color or choose several shades. Flowers from white napkins are very delicate, and in combination with a pink or purple hue, they will look simply charming. Satin ribbons and beads are used as an additional touch for decoration. To decorate the pot, you can use artificial flowers, pebbles, shells, sisal.

A tree with such a decor will overcame very gently. Flowers from napkins for decoration can be made in a different way. To make peonies from paper napkins, you need:

• take a thin napkin and unfold it in the form of a rectangle;
• roll up with an accordion and tie with a thread in the middle;
• round the edges on both sides;
• spread the petals, separating the layers.

To make roses from thick napkins, you need:

• unfold the paper and cut off 4 cm from the side to make a rectangle;
• roll along so that one of the sides looks out;
• form a bud from the resulting rectangle by winding it around a pencil;
• fix the fold at the bottom with PVA glue;
• straighten the rose petals.

Prepared pink buds are fixed on a ball-base using PVA glue, but ordinary sewing pins with a head can also be used for this purpose.

Topiary in the shape of a heart is suitable for decorating a room. Their color can be very different. Topiary in white, pink or lilac, decorated with beads, lace, sisal, is suitable for romantic natures. It is better to give a red craft to passionate natures. The spherical shape of mini-trees is considered very popular. Such crafts look very elegant. Noteworthy are both products made in one tone and multi-color topiary.

The delicate shades chosen to create such a model make the topiary airy and light. It can be used to decorate the little princess's room. The pearls used for decoration harmonize pleasantly with the product, complementing it, giving it a finished look. With a successful combination of shades and the use of suitable materials, the craft will look truly stylish and elegant.

The stem of a tree can have different shapes. Mini-models with a non-standard stem look especially impressive. For "planting" trees, take flower pots, flowerpots, cups. Decorate them with pieces of fabric, burlap, satin ribbons. Mini crafts look very harmonious with the color combination of the upper and lower parts of the product.

For information on how to make a topiary from napkins with your own hands, see the next video.