I did this type of ornament back in the early 1990s. I purchased a kit and spent my time making this gorgeous mini tree. This was even before I got it into my head to have my own dollhouse. I decided that this may be a great *watching tv* craft and I could make some mini purchasing cash by selling the end result.
I found these instructions online and I want to give a shout out to Donna Dickt who made this tutorial possible for me to elaborate on. The instructions in their entirety c
The tree is made in a series of layers. There are 11 layers to the tree. All of the branches are made in the same manner.
Layer 1: 3 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 2: 5 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 3: 7 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 4: 9 loops-make 4 branches
Layer 5:11 loops-make 5 branches
Layer 6: 13 loops-make 5 branches
Layer 7: 13 loops-make 6 branches
Layer 8: 15 loops-make 6 branches
Layer 9: 17 loops- make 6 branches
Layer 10A
Once you have finished your branches you will want to start assembling the tree.
You will need 3 stem wires (16 gauge) measuring 4 inches each.
Wrap each of the stem wires with floral tape.
Put all three stem wires together and wrap again with floral tape to form the tree trunk.
Attach a star or tree top ornament to the top of the tree trunk using Tacky glue. If you would like to make a natural tree, with no decorations or star, attach one
If you were wondering...Yes I am still beading my booty off! LOL I am in the process of making Layer 5 and will be attaching them today and moving onto Layer six.
Here is the results so far:
This is completed with Layer 4. I want to start bending the branches to my bidding so that they will look more Christmas tree-like.
I went to AC Moore yesterday to buy glue gun sticks for another project and I stumbled onto a store wide sale! I was able to pick up some more
I am working on Layer 6 right now and I think that may be the last layer needed for this scale tree.
It is looking really full and it is surprisingly heavy. Good thing I bought the little pots to put them in so they will not fall over.
Here is the progress so far with Layer 5 completed:
Update:
Thanks to Minime I was able to fix all the branches. Before you twist on the bottom, you want to twist once around between each leaf. That will keep the
Once you have completed your Layers of branches (I did 7) you will want to place your tree into a container. The instructions call for a box but I used a small terra cotta pot. I want to figure out another alternative to a stand but it has to have stability. The tree is on the heavy side and will topple over if it does not have a stable base.
I warmed some Green Sculpy in my hand and formed a ball. I glued the inside of the pot and pushed the clay inside smoothing out the top. I put glue o