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[ilfirinart]

Conifer Trees & Hedges – WIP 3/3

The final stage of my WIP journey with conifer trees and hedges is here! This phase focused mostly on adding greenery and refining textures — and as usual, it came with its own share of surprises.

My goal was to create a variety of densities and shades of green, so I experimented with different combinations of foliage materials and scatter I had on hand. For the trees, I applied thick clump foliage and underbrush first, planning to later dust them lightly with fine blends to give them a more natural, layered look. Unfortunately, the spray glue I initially used turned out to be a bit of a disaster — it wasn’t as sticky as I hoped and left weird, white spiderweb-like threads on the trees. So, halfway through, I switched to good old watered-down PVA glue, which worked much better (though the drying time is… well, a patience challenge!).

When it came to the hedges, I skipped the spray glue altogether and went straight for PVA — a good call, as that at least spared me some headaches. The hedges are now almost completely finished, while the trees are about halfway through their foliage stage. There’s still quite a bit of work ahead, but I can already see the finish line!

Maybe I’ll even set up a mini photo session soon for the half-finished trees — they’re already starting to look presentable. :D

[craftinsider]

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[sincerelyjapan]

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[kasiaemgier-blog]

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[diy-and-crafts-awesomenes]

Using scrap wood pieces and spindles to make stacked Christmas trees with burlap and metal bows. | Country Design Style #DIYtrees #PlankedTree #PalletTree | Like My Facebook Page >> https://ift.tt/2jty87z ... Saved from - https://ift.tt/2LYNcZL

[stacieconnerty]

Paper Strip Mini Christmas Tree Decoration is a perfect way to a simple holiday tree idea to your decor this year. Make this paper Christmas tree and display proudly on your mantle or as a centerpiece! #diytree #christmastree #papertree #paperchristmastree #holidaydecorations #christmasdecorations https://ift.tt/3559Vuv

[yunkustore]

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[nina-joy]

Our tree is looking mighty full! #xmas #diytree #diy #presents

[cottontailsmemphis]

DIY felt Christmas trees that your whole family will love

[ilfirinart]

Conifer Trees & Hedges – WIP 1/3 (Extended version)

You know what they say: "Nothing ever goes as planned." Well… that definitely applies here!

This was supposed to be a relatively quick stage, but it turned into quite a time-consuming process. The old wooden arrows I used as tree trunks turned out to be much harder to shape than I expected. Tapering them by hand was honestly a bit of a pain – the wood was dense and not very cooperative. I'm already thinking ahead about using something softer for future builds – maybe sushi sticks? Or even balsa wood? Both should be easier to carve and much more forgiving when it comes to shaping.

To ensure a strong and stable connection between the trunks and the base, I didn’t rely on glue alone. I used a hand drill to make small holes in the bottom of each trunk and inserted steel nails, securing them with PVA glue. This should keep everything nice and solid – especially during later handling or transport.

Once that part was done, I gave all the trunks a quick brown wash. Even though most of them will eventually be almost entirely hidden beneath foliage, I still wanted a darker, more nuanced base color with subtle variation in tone. It just feels better knowing that even the hidden parts are treated with care.

Another unexpected challenge came from the coconut filter mat – it was way denser than I had hoped. I had to spend quite a bit of time manually splitting it into finer strands and shaping them into branch-like forms, both for the trees and the hedges. But now that I'm through that phase, the first trees are starting to take shape – swipe to the last photo to see the current progress!

I'm genuinely excited for the next stages — they’ll be more creative and dynamic, as the trees will really start to take shape, bringing them closer to their final look – a look that Treebeard would surely approve of. Can’t wait to show you more soon (and earn that Entish seal of approval). Until then, stay away from Fangorn… just in case!

[nosillavintage]

Minimalist Christmas decorations #diytree #diy #craft #holiday #holidaycraft #mantledecorations #mantle #christmas

[stacieconnerty]

These gorgeous denim trees are made from jeans scraps. They make a lovely fall display or decorate the tress for Christmas. #denimcrafts #diytrees https://ift.tt/301g4o6