Types of topiary with your own hands. We make beautiful topiaries with our own hands
Topiary originates from the ancient times of the Roman nobility. This word comes from the Latin "topia", which means "decorative place". The Romans were distinguished by their love of aesthetics, they were famous experienced craftsmen landscape design, “masters of topos,” as they were called then.
Topiary these days is an original composition that is an imitation of a neatly trimmed tree. An exquisite decorative item will fit perfectly into any home interior, be it a simple topiary made of paper or multi-textured compositions of feathers, flowers, coins, rhinestones.
Secrets of the tree of happiness
The floristic tree carries a very important meaning. It is a symbol of fertility, wealth and health. Amazing decoration has a beneficial effect on the energy of the house, because topiary not only attracts good luck, but also generates powerful energy of happiness.
Advice! If the interior of the house is designed in classic colors grayish tones, it can be emphasized by topiary made from ribbons in cool shades (blue, light blue). In “warm climates” where there are many sunny shades, choose darker colors for the tree.
An original DIY topiary will be a great gift for any occasion. Such a miracle can be created from paper, artificial flowers, fabric, grains, feathers, shells, pine cones, coins, beads - everything that can be found in the home of needlewomen. Topiary will be appropriate in any situation:
- New Year. Ideal gift or decorative element for the winter holiday. Sisal topiary will look especially original, decorated with pine cones, small spruce paws and shiny balls. And if you add glitter, lurex, tinsel and gold decorations, the snowy tree of happiness can be an excellent replacement for the Christmas tree.
Advice! Silver and gold go perfectly with contrasting shades (blue, green, red). Shiny elements optimally set off light, pastel colors.
- Romance of Saint Valentine. A love tree or topiary heart, decorated in red and white colors and decorated with satin or paper roses, valentines, fluffy feathers, will be a real romantic gift.
- A colleague's party. Give it to your colleague coffee topiary. Decorated in the colors of coffee pleasure, decorated with fragrant beans, this tree will perfectly decorate the office and fill it with a sensual aroma.
- Mystical Halloween. For fans of the Celtic holiday, a topiary designed in the shape of a pumpkin is suitable. Decorate it with canvas, place a figurine of a witch on top, and the spirit of mysterious celebration will burst into your home.
- Gift for a friend. For the birthday of a close friend, you can create a delicate topiary of roses. To make flowers, take ribbons, napkins, fabric or corrugated paper. Small artificial flowers are also suitable.
Advice! It is better to plant a flower tree in containers of white, light, pastel colors. Glass figured vases would also be ideal. You can write a memorable greeting on them.
- Wedding. Romantic wedding topiary will be a real highlight among gifts for newlyweds. Decorated with satin, lace, pearl beads, sisal, a flower topiary will remind young people of a wonderful day for a long time.
- New settlers. Our ancestors, when laying the first log for the construction of a new hut, put a handful of grain under it so that prosperity reigned in the house. The best gift for a housewarming party there will be a modern topiary made from grains. You can take any large grains (sunflower, pumpkin, beans, peas). For decoration, use canvas, twine, and buttons.
Topiary in the interior
It’s not for nothing that topiary is called the “Tree of Happiness.” Advantageously located in the interior of the house, it acquires magical powers and brings good luck and fulfillment of desires:
- Kitchen. The owner of the most important room in the house will be a coffee topiary with decorative elements from natural materials(straw, canvas, twine). A topiary made from napkins would also fit well into the kitchen.
- Children's room. Make baby trees for your kids using funny souvenirs. For girls, create a fabulous topiary from corrugated paper, and for the boys, decorate the tree in the form soccer ball.
- Bedroom. An organza topiary made in pastel colors and decorated with lace, ribbons and beads will help preserve love and fidelity for a married couple.
- Living room. A bright, elegant topiary made of satin ribbons, made in the general style of the room, will create an original style for the living room.
The most powerful impact is exerted by interior trees created with my own hands. This science is not complicated, we will be happy to tell you how to make topiary.
How to create a homemade topiary with your own hands
To begin with, it is better to try to create a simple topiary for beginners.
Orange tree. For a juicy orange tree you only need 3-4 hours. What you need:
- Sintepon.
- Brown threads.
- Gel pen refill.
- A small pot for the base.
- Orange beads for decoration.
- Green corrugated paper.
- Large Christmas tree ball made of plastic (any).
- Wooden sticks with pointed tips.
Tools you will need are a glue gun, scissors, and a stationery knife. Manufacturing stages:
Step 1. Trunk. Let's take one stick and tie threads to it with two knots (on both sides). We tie another stick next door. We continue to knit them until the end, leaving long ponytails thread We will get some semblance of a wooden rug. We put a narrow strip of glue on it in the middle and wind the sticks into a tube. We wrap the entire structure with thread tails and secure it with a knot. For reliability, they can be glued together.
Step 2. Carefully insert the resulting trunk with the sharp edges of the sticks into the hole on the ball and place it on the glue. You can first pour cereal inside the ball to make the tree “talking”.
Step 3. Glue the blank to the bottom of the pot.
Step 4. Paint the tree trunk brown. It is better to paint the ball itself green to create additional volume for the leaves.
Step 5. Leaves. We cut the paper into small squares. Take one square and place it in the center of the rod from the handle. We crush the paper or roll it with our fingers in a circle. Apply a drop of glue to the center of the paper square and use the shaft of a pen to glue it to the ball.
The tools we need are a glue gun, scissors and double-sided tape. Stages of work:
Step 1. Pot. We decorate the pot with red fabric, which we secure with tape. We lay a floral oasis or polystyrene inside.
Step 2. Trunk. In the center of the pot we fix the trunk of the future tree. If there is no branch, you can install a cardboard tube, pre-wrapped with yellow satin ribbon. We decorate the junction of the trunk with sisal or tinsel.
Step 3. The upper part of the trunk is placed on a ball of polystyrene foam or a floral oasis (we first give it the shape of a circle). We tie the attachment point with a satin ribbon.
Step 4. TO Christmas balls glue the toothpicks and place them in the base ball.
Step 5. Decor. Using toothpicks, insert small cones into the free spaces between the balls Christmas decorations, toys, beads, tinsel. For reliability, we glue them together.
The New Year's magic tree is ready! Make a wish on New Year's Eve, and the topiary will definitely make it come true.
It’s not for nothing that they say that every man should build a house, raise a son and plant a tree. But this is a man, everything is clear as day, just a tree, easy to plant. But every girl can do DIY topiary, and she shouldn’t, or maybe because the girl doesn’t owe anyone anything.
Topiar is, perhaps, the ancient art of landscape design, curly cutting of trees and giving them all sorts of fancy shapes: animal, geometric and architectural forms. From the Latin topiar (topiarius) is translated as a gardener of landscape ornaments.
A do-it-yourself topiary made from roses will perfectly decorate the interior and give good mood.
A little history...
In Europe, the first topiary appeared during the Roman Empire, and in Asia, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were the embodiment of the art of topiary. In Japan, the skill of forming the crown of a tree was embodied in “Bonsai”, by the way, remember, we already talked about it. In Europe, topiary flourished during the Renaissance, when gardeners perfected their skills in carving balls, pyramids, people and animals from trees. Topiary in Europe is most clearly represented in Versailles.
Topiary, also known as a European tree, is very popular in Russia today, not only as a beautifully trimmed bush, but also as an aesthetically pleasing decorative tree. But the chic in the interior, of course, is considered to be made DIY topiary.
A topiary made from decorative mesh will be both a birthday gift and at the same time a beautiful decoration for a party.
It is generally accepted that topiary - tree of happiness brings to the house not only good luck and good mood, but also monetary wealth, so the craftswomen put pennies in the pot, and flowers and hearts made from banknotes are attached to the branches. They are quite simple to make, especially since we already had one on this topic.
Fruit topiary will perfectly decorate festive table. It is doubly useful: both aesthetic pleasure and gastronomic pleasure.
It would be an appropriate gift for almost every holiday. Generously flavored with valentines, red feathers and hearts, it will be a chic present for Valentine's Day, a topiary made from banknotes is an original gift from money for a wedding, a topiary with delicate flowers, balls and coins is for the birth of a child, but a tree with flowers and bows is for housewarming.
Topiary can be New Year's, it can consist of a pumpkin and is perfect for Halloween, it can be made from fruits and vegetables and it will perfectly decorate the kitchen and dining room.
Topiaries made of marmalade and candies for those with a sweet tooth.
DIY topiary tree Anyone can do it, you just need to stock up on the necessary material, because each tree consists of a certain set of parts.
Firstly, this is the basis. Most often, a ball is taken as the basis, but there can be variations: a heart, a cone and even numbers (depending on how old the birthday person is, to whom the tree is presented), in the form of letters and in the form of an arch. As a basis it is customary to use:
- foam blank;
- papier-mâché ball;
- old ball (but not heavy).
For shaped blanks you will need wire, polystyrene foam or cardboard.
Secondly, each topiary has its own trunk. It can be wire and twigs wrapped in twine, or it can be real tree branches covered with varnish or stain. For small topiaries, you can use pencils.
Thirdly, this is the crown. This is the time to turn on your imagination. A set of decorative elements can start from coffee beans and end with seashells. Also suitable: multi-colored paper napkins, artificial flowers, satin ribbons, decor from polymer clay, beads, dried leaves and even pasta - whatever your imagination wants.
Fourthly, this is a stand. As a rule, this element is used as a decorative pot, stone, teapot, and for small trees - shells and cups. The coasters are decorated with fabric, lace, beads and gems. Remember that the diameter of the base should not be less than the diameter of the stand.
Fifthly, this is the base of the tree. For DIY topiary Any filler or a harder base is suitable, where the rod with the crown will be fixed. Polystyrene foam, floral sponge, and polyurethane foam are excellent for these purposes.
Topiary - a tree of happiness with your own hands
To make it you will need:
- boxwood sprigs (you can take artificial green sprigs);
- decorative pot;
- artificial flowers;
- polystyrene foam ball;
- gravel;
- twigs;
- wire.
First, stick the faux boxwood sprigs into the polystyrene foam ball one at a time, making sure that no voids are created. Then tie the branches with wire.
Make a hole in the crown ball and place it on wire-tied sticks.
Place the topiary in a pot and fill it with gravel, lay moss on top.
Your topiary is ready. We placed two side by side big shots, to give it a New Year's charm, but you can easily seat a teddy bear or bunny.
Topiary made of decorative ribbons
You can also make your own topiary from bright ribbons folded into tubes. It just begs to be a gift for the birthday boy.
Read the master class carefully and get to work. But first, stock up on:
- polystyrene foam ball;
- a wooden stick (or a pencil);
- ribbons;
- glue;
- decorative pot;
- invisible.
Cut the ribbon into small strips and wrap it around your finger to form rings. Then pin the rings to the base one by one. Make sure there is no empty space. Then place the ball on a pencil (you can sharpen it on one side to make the job easier) and secure the finished topiary in the pot, “weighting” it with gravel.
Decorative frost can be placed on top. Or you can sprinkle with small pieces - leftovers from the ribbons.
DIY topiary in a fun cup
This topiary is very beautiful and playful. It is suitable for those who are not very diligent and like to make things from scrap materials. Making it will only take you 20 minutes.
For work you will need:
- polystyrene foam ball;
- bright mug;
- artificial flowers (we used zinnias);
- wooden stick or pencil;
- tape to wrap around a pencil;
- a small ball for the base according to the diameter of the cup (you can use polyurethane foam);
- a handful of artificial grass or moss.
Wrap a pencil with tape and stick it in small ball. Or secure it with foam in a cup.
Stick each flower individually into the ball, make sure there are no empty spaces, and string the finished crown onto the trunk. Decorate this wonderful piece with decorative moss or grass and place a butterfly on the edge of the cup. Amazing, isn't it?
Using the same principle, you can make another topiary with your own hands, as, for example, in the photo:
It is made from the same materials except for the flowers - they are made of corrugated paper. To make them you will need paper - maybe multi-colored, maybe plain, if desired, wire, scissors and photo instructions.
DIY topiary tree made from fresh flowers
A very beautiful and romantic gift, it’s a pity that it doesn’t last long. But it's worth it!
So, for topiary stock up:
- decorative pot;
- plastic bag;
- chopsticks or twig;
- putty;
- floral sponge (don’t forget to moisten);
- moss;
- decorative ribbon and wire;
- as well as 9 roses.
Take the pot and wrap the inside with a plastic bag. Pour the putty into the pot, leaving 5-7 cm on top - we will place decorative moss there. Stick a stick into the pot and leave it to harden overnight. After this, cut off the edges of the bag with a knife.
Cut a circle from a floral sponge and fill the pot to the edge with it. Wet the sponge and place moss on top. Push the moss down the center and stick six long stemmed roses into the sponge. Secure them with decorative tape and a wooden dowel.
Stick three more roses on short stems into the sponge and decorate with a bow. You remember that we have already conducted a master class on...
Like this DIY topiary you should succeed. Good luck!
Topiary of 100 paper roses
This decorative tree is truly wonderful. It is made according to an already established scheme - a base made of polystyrene foam, a decorative vase and 100 paper roses, which even a child can make.
This decorative tree is so charming that it just begs to be used in the decoration of the most sophisticated wedding.
Living moss, beautifully arranged in a pot, adds chic to topiary.
DIY topiary ball
If you don't have a ready-made ball, ball or Christmas decorations, just crumple a certain amount of paper and form a ball, or any other shape. The same can be done with foil or fabric, with a ball of old thread or polystyrene foam, simply cutting it into the desired shape.
Topiary master class made from sweets
This wonderful New Year's tree made of candy canes is simply bound to lure the good Santa Claus into your home and make him give the kids the most delicious gifts.
Stock up on a standard set of balls, a pot, a stem and a ribbon, and also buy 200-300 grams of beautiful candies. Preferably mint ones - they will also smell.
Insert the rod into the pot and cover the ball with red tape. Then use a glue gun to glue the candies - use tweezers so as not to stain the sweets.
DIY topiary for Valentine's Day
The most difficult thing for this tree is to find suitable invisible ones. You can make hydrangeas by downloading a template from the Internet. A tree for the holiday is made quite quickly, but it’s so much fun!
Topiary for a newborn made of balls
Although, after thinking a little, I realized that topiary is suitable not only for the birth of a baby, but also for a bright party. So. Stock up on this wonderful man-made tree:
- a ball and cube made of polystyrene foam;
- wooden dowel or pencil;
- 70 small balloons;
- 70 large balloons;
- a handful of small sawdust;
- glue or putty;
- decorative pot;
- with pins.
This DIY topiary is easy and fun to make. Wrap the lollipops in paper, stick them over the eye and stick them into a polystyrene foam sphere. This topiary needs to be kept under guard, otherwise guests will simply eat it: watch the master class and create your own sweet tree.
Topiary is considered one of the most beautiful and original souvenirs. It is also called the tree of happiness. Making topiary with your own hands is not so difficult for beginners. The fact is that the tree itself is not a miniature of a real plant, it is an author’s work, where a souvenir can take on various fantasy or even fairy-tale forms.
What is topiary?
Most often, such a tree has a crown in the form of a ball; it was this shape that its first trees were created, classic options. This art came to us from the East, or rather from Japan, where they have a great love for such cute and miniature crafts.
The ball represents the sun, which means life, happiness and health. That is why such a souvenir is often given to loved ones and dear people as a sign of love and with best wishes for a birthday or housewarming. However, you can give gifts to your loved ones without any special reason. It is believed that such a tree will definitely bring happiness to the house. It is placed in a prominent place, usually in the living room or bedroom: topiary beautifully selected in color and shape can not only bring positive energy into the house, but also tastefully complement the interior of the room.
So, in order to create this craft with your own hands, you first need to become familiar with the basics of this art. It is worth knowing what types of this souvenir there are and what they are made from. And how to properly make a tree so that it does not fall apart and becomes strong.
Topiary Basics
To prepare this souvenir, you can use almost any available means; the most commonly used are artificial flowers, buttons, coffee beans, pine cones, nuts, dried flowers and leaves, straw and spices, candies, napkins, corrugated or colored paper, beads, stones, yarn, threads, cotton wool, fabric, ribbons, plastic, shells and even foil. All these materials can look great in the created composition, the main thing is to correctly build and secure the structure.
The most common mistake made by novice craftsmen is that they neglect the basic rules of securing and creating the trunk itself. In order to get joy from the work done right away, you should remember and adhere to the following scheme:
- To begin with, you should choose the type of topiary, or rather, have a sketch or photograph in front of you in the form of a sample.
- Next you need to prepare required material and tool.
- Carry out the work in stages, do not rush and leave the less interesting stage of creating a souvenir for later. After all, a solid and high-quality foundation is half the key to successfully completed work. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention when making a stand and attaching the barrel to it.
- One pot can contain several trunks - this is not prohibited at all, the main thing is that the combination of shapes and colors looks harmonious and forms a complete composition.
It is best for beginning craftsmen to choose a lighter topiary model. Having completed the simplest work, you will acquire certain skills and understanding of how this happens. There are several simple, but at the same time very beautiful and unusual souvenirs in this style, which a beginner should try to do first.
Such a composition will be excellent and, most importantly, an original gift for your birthday loved one. A small miniature tree made of fresh flowers will bring positive emotions and become a memorable gift on a holiday.
So, to create it you will need the following materials and tools:
- A pot or container for planting a tree in.
- Floral sponge.
- Plaster or putty.
- Twigs or wooden skewers for eating.
- Ribbons.
- Decorative elements in the form of an artificial butterfly, moss, stones or coarse colored sand.
- Fresh flowers.
To begin with, you should place polyethylene on the bottom of the pot so that the putty does not leak out of the bottom hole. Next, you need to fill it with putty, leaving a free space of 3-4 cm. Until the material hardens, you should insert a wooden stick in the center. It must be strong and strong enough, as it is the basis of the composition.
Leave the container with putty to cool for a day. After complete drying, cut out a shape suitable for the container from the floral sponge; it needs to fill all the free space in the pot. Before thoroughly placing it inside, it is advisable to moisten the sponge well with water. Then the flowers on the stems are taken directly, the length of which depends on the desired height of the composition itself. The flowers are stuck into the sponge around the main stem. Using tapes, they are carefully tied to a wooden base. Artificial moss is placed on top of the sponge.
Further down at the base of the trunk there are more flowers on short stalks. In this case, they are immersed in the sponge up to the buds, i.e. the cuttings should not be visible at all. Finally, you can insert decorative butterflies into the center of the trunk on a thin wire, which will rise above the bouquet. If this composition is decorated in nautical style, then you can use shells, blue, dark blue and white ribbons, and you can also pay a lot of attention to the decor of the pot itself.
In general, topiary made from fresh flowers can be given instead of a regular bouquet or as a present. Even a beginner can actually do it. There is one drawback - the flowers will wither sooner or later, and sometimes a person wants the memory of the gift to be preserved for as long as possible. In this case, it is worth learning how to make topiary from artificial flowers, because such gifts will not lose their colorfulness and beauty even after years.
Flower tree made of artificial materials
So, first you should choose a sample or sketch it yourself. This is necessary for a clear understanding and follow-up of actions in the work. After that, prepare everything you need to do:
- Pot.
- Putty or plaster, water.
- The wire is large and small.
- Silicone glue gun.
- Scissors, pliers and brush.
- Glue, paper tape and decorative needles.
- Polystyrene foam to create the base.
- Decorative elements in the form of ribbons, stones and other decorations.
- Artificial flowers.
- Wooden rod.
- Acrylic paints and varnish.
Initially, it is worth making a strong and high-quality stand or base. To do this, putty is poured into the pot and a wooden rod is placed in the center. You need to leave the container with this material for exactly one day to dry completely. Next, proceed to attach the foam ball, to do this use a glue gun. Make a hole in the ball for the rod. And for quick fastening, glue is poured into the middle, and the base is quickly put on a wooden stick. Next, form the textured trunk using gypsum and water.
Using wire, an unevenness is created around the circumference of the trunk, then gypsum is applied to this base. You need to work carefully so as not to stain the tree, or rather, the crown. To avoid this, you can wrap it in polyethylene in advance. As soon as the plaster has dried, you can start painting it; in this case, you can use your imagination, because the trunk does not have to be brown. If the tree is fabulous, then you can use any tree that suits your needs. color scheme and the idea of paint. After work with the trunk is completed, you can proceed to the design of the crown.
For decoration, you should use not only flowers, but also foliage, beads and other decorative elements. You can make topiary from flowers and fruits, berries or herbs. Large elements are initially attached to needles and secured at the edges with glue. The first step is to place the brightest and largest details, then decorate with small elements. You can attach small ribbon bows between the flowers by gluing beads in the center.
The base ball must be filled completely so that no gaps are visible. You can tie a beautiful bow under the crown itself. In this creative process, the main thing is to allow yourself to go beyond the stereotypes. Perhaps, it is precisely according to the master’s idea that a new and unique flower tree will become a real work of art. For example, a topiary trunk can be covered with beads, grains, beads, dry herbs and real bark. The main thing is that the composition as a whole is complete and harmonious. Finally, don’t forget to decorate the “ground” of the tree. To do this, you can use artificial moss, grass or other decorative elements. Now the main secrets of how to make topiary from artificial flowers have been revealed. And in principle, this scheme can serve as the basis for creating any type of this original crafts.
Corrugated paper product
So, a beginner can not only create a souvenir from ready-made flowers, but also create them himself. A simple model is a topiary made of corrugated paper.
You can take the previous version as a basis for creating the stand and the barrel itself, and for decorations you should prepare flowers from corrugated paper. To do this you will need a stapler and glue. Paper of the required color is prepared according to the invented sample. Circles of the appropriate diameter are cut from it; their width depends on the height of the tree and the desired splendor of the flowers. So, you can use plain paper, or you can make brighter and more original flowers from corrugated paper. For example, take 3 purple circles, put a pink circle and a white one on top, and secure all these parts in the center with a stapler.
Now carefully squeeze the circles, starting from the top, in the form of a bud in the center, and do this with all the petals. You need to make enough of these colors to completely cover the entire ball. These buds are attached with glue and decorative needles. You can use beads or decorative stones as additional decoration. Many people wonder what a paper tree trunk can be made from; in fact, it is better to use soft and delicate materials. You can tightly wrap the trunk with guipure tape or cover it with the same corrugated paper. It is worth repeating that there are no templates, there are no strict restrictions, because each product is individual, and all possible options quite difficult.
And finally, how to decorate a topiary pot. Many people prefer not to distract attention from the flower tree itself, and therefore use a minimum of decor on the pot. But there are options when this is simply necessary, here you can use different techniques: decoupage and rope wrapping, weaving from ribbons, pasting with fabric, and you can even use knitted pockets for pots.
In general, every novice craftsman can create such a souvenir; it is enough to just understand the basis of its implementation, and allow it to be realized in reality. creative imagination. And for a loved one, such a tree of happiness will become a truly expensive gift, since it is made by hand and will be an exclusive product.
The Great Roman Empire left humanity a legacy not only of an aqueduct and baths. Great aesthetes and masters of landscape design, the Hellenes were proud of their decorative places - topia, topiaries, or skillfully trimmed tree and shrub compositions.
Modern topiary is a miniature that imitates a neatly trimmed tree. The compositions decorate the interior, formed in absolutely any style. They create a miniature topiary with their own hands from paper, fresh flowers, bird feathers, beads, rhinestones, coins, and even coffee beans.
The meaning of the European floristic tree of happiness, as topiary is called, is not only decorative. The miniature symbolizes wealth, fertility and strong spirit, pouring out the energy of happiness. A small tree tends to enhance the energy potential of the entire house, no matter in which room it is installed.
Manufacturing technique
In European countries, it is customary to give topiaries for any occasion - for weddings and name days, housewarming and New Year. Friends are given a miniature tree for no reason at all, but from the bottom of their hearts, when paying another visit. Moreover, all crafts are made by hand.
Topiaries are quite simple to make. Mini-trees consist of three parts - a crown and a trunk, fastened together and installed in a container. Pots, stands or baskets of various shapes are used as a base.
The crown can be round, oval, heart-shaped, letters or numbers. But most often they make topiary with a spherical crown.
The trunk is a strong thick wire or branch entwined with twine, bright floral ribbons or colored plastic. In some cases, a thicker branch is used as a trunk. The bark is removed from it, etched with stain and varnished.
Themed decor
Ideas for topiary can be varied and fantastically beautiful, reflecting all kinds of artistic ideas of the author, and most importantly, created with your own hands. For example, when setting a festive table, paper mini-trees decorated with sweets, fresh flowers or fruits are used. On New Year's table They make themed topiaries. Their crown consists of cones, organza, satin ribbons, and artificial flowers.
Contrasting shades of blue, green and red in the decorative elements of topiary are perfectly emphasized by silver and gold threads. And flowers or figures in pastel colors will perfectly set off shiny elements in the crown of topiary.
It is important to come up with a topic and choose beautiful material. The miniature should reflect its purpose and express the idea that prompted its creation. Shells, feathers, strings of beads and small coins allow you to create delicate, love-filled mini topiaries. Coffee and cereal beans, artificial flowers, lace and organza are suitable for creating compositions designed to decorate the kitchen space.
For classical, aged in gray tones home interior, a topiary made from satin ribbons in cool blue or blue shades is perfect. For rooms decorated with sunny tones, compositions in dark colors are made.
Details and elements
The trunk of a mini-tree plays not only a load-bearing role. IN in general terms composition, the trunk must be kept in the same spirit, both with the base and emphasize the splendor of the crown. Therefore, the trunk must be given appropriate attention - the material for its finishing must be carefully selected. If a bitch is chosen, then the tone of the stain with which it will be impregnated and matte or glossy varnish is selected. The coverage depends entirely on the type of composition.
The base can be of various shapes and made from any material - a small ceramic flowerpot or a fancy-shaped glass cup. In some cases, topiaries are placed in baskets, such as decorations for the Easter table.
All parts are firmly attached to each other. The crown is glued, and the trunk is fixed in the vessel with pieces of foam plastic and filled with alabaster for strength. It should be remembered that alabaster hardens very quickly. Therefore, the consistency of the gypsum solution should resemble liquid sour cream. Then it will be easier to work with the material.
The crown is fixed to the trunk only after the gypsum solution has completely dried. During this time, the crown is made. To form the crown, use hot glue to secure flowers, pins and skewers. After which the topiary is finally assembled.
Festive topiary
Topiaries are made for the holiday and as a decorative decoration for the interior of rooms. For example, interesting ideas to decorate a children's room for a child's birthday. Sweet large topiary in the form candy tree with funny souvenirs. In addition to the pleasure received, each child will be able to take home a small gift:
The autumn holiday Halloween spoils us with abundant harvests. The symbol of the holiday is a pumpkin. A pumpkin topiary created from pumpkin seeds, leaves, candies and ribbons, mounted in a tea tin, will be a great decoration for your kitchen space. holidays. The lower part is decorated with canvas fabric, and the witch figurine is located in the upper part of the topiary, recalling the mysticism of the holiday:
Christmas topiaries are formed from pine cones, holly berries, organza, pine needles and silk ribbons. They decorate mantelpieces and coffee tables in living rooms, as well as bedside tables in bedrooms:
On Valentine's Day, lovers prepare gifts for each other. A topiary in the shape of a quivering white and pink heart, decorated with valentines, feathers and satin ribbons, will add a touch of romance to your relationship:
In anticipation of Easter week, you can create an Easter tree decorated with colored eggs, artificial flowers and satin ribbons. It can become the main decoration of the Easter table. And miniature topiaries, mounted in pots in the shape of eggshells, will be wonderful gifts for guests invited to the holiday:
Topiary in the interior
A fragrant coffee topiary, decorated with straw, pieces of canvas and thick twine will find its place in the kitchen. A mini tree made from napkins is also great for the kitchen:
Unusual in their beauty, topiary made from fresh flowers will decorate the festive table in the living room. Elegant miniatures in bright colors, made in accordance with the style theme of the room, will help you create a unique style for your guest room:
For the bedroom, original decorative compositions are created, as tender as feelings, from ribbons and beads, lace and organza in light pastel colors, reminiscent of spring haze. The basis for the composition is usually small transparent containers of unusual shapes:
In a girl's bedroom you can install a fabulous mini-tree created from corrugated paper. A boy who is a football fan will be pleased to see in his room a topiary photo from a nursery, where a mini-tree is made in the shape of a large soccer ball. For decorative decoration of topiary, butterflies, colored and mother-of-pearl beads, decorative bugs and ladybugs. The base is usually covered with floral mesh or artificial colored fabric:
For new settlers, a tree collected from forest and walnuts, large pumpkin seeds, beans and peas, symbolizing prosperity. This topiary is decorated with twine, pieces of canvas, and buttons:
For a gift to a close friend, a composition of delicate real roses is formed. Decorate with satin ribbons to match the inflorescences, silk fabric, corrugated paper:
Wedding topiaries are real works of art. Traditionally created from large pearl beads, decorated with satin ribbons, lace and sisal, fairy-tale compositions keep memories of the most important day in life for a long time:
Miniature topiaries are, without a doubt, very beautiful decorative elements. However, they can only slightly complement the interior, but not be one of its key components. In fact, such crafts are cherries on the cake, and not the key ingredients of the cake itself. However, when using the technique of creating small trees, you can create large ones or, as they are also called, floor topiaries.
The outdoor topiary itself has many advantages. Such a craft immediately catches the eye, the scale of the product gives it greatness, and when selecting the right components, a large tree can become an excellent air freshener and even a unique point for receiving sweet snacks. Since these creations really have many advantages, we will devote this article to how to make a large floor topiary with your own hands.
A practical example of creating a craft
In this master class we will make a floor topiary with our own hands from decorative flowers. To work you will need the following tools and items:
- decorative roses different colors(for example, red, white, pink);
- foam ball with a diameter of approximately 30-40 cm;
- decorative stick 110-120 cm high;
- a roll of light brown satin ribbon;
- large flower pot;
- gypsum;
- skewers for appetizers;
- pruner;
- glue gun;
- stationery knife.
In general, creating a large flower topiary is extremely simple. The work looks like this:
- take satin ribbon and tightly wrap it around a decorative stick (be sure to secure the ends of the tape with glue);
- then use a utility knife to make a hole in the foam ball (bottom center);
- place the ball on a decorative stick (treat the joint with glue);
- after this, mix the gypsum solution in a large flower pot;
- after bringing the solution to a creamy consistency, insert into it a structure from the crown and trunk of the future craft;
- hold the entire structure vertically until the “foundation” hardens;
- after that, take decorative flowers and cut off their stems (however, leave about 10 cm from the stems);
- then make holes in the foam ball using a skewer (try to ensure that the holes are placed more or less evenly; also, try to maintain the same distance between the holes);
- start inserting flowers into the holes (choose the planting depth yourself);
- additionally treat the stem of each flower with glue so that the components are held securely;
- Finally, properly decorate the plaster surface with the remaining flowers.
That's it! Your large topiary on the floor is ready. The master class said that you can choose the depth of planting a flower yourself. To make it easier for you to understand which depth to prefer, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the pros and cons of both options. So:
- when planted deep, the finished composition looks denser, takes up less space, and eliminates the possibility of gaps between flowers; however, with this approach, your creation will greatly lose in volume;
- with a shallow planting, the craft looks more elegant and airy, it has the necessary volume to fill the room space; however, there is a high probability that over time one or more flowers will break off and they will have to be replaced (often the main culprits in such incidents are energetic children or cats).
Also, you can make a large topiary with your own hands from fresh flowers. The operating principle remains the same. The main advantage of such a creation is that the room will have a pleasant floral smell. The downside is quite logical: after a certain period of time, the flowers will wither and will have to be replaced.
Other options and their advantages
According to the principle described above, almost all large topiaries on the floor are created. Exceptions apply only to double-barreled crafts and crafts without trunks. However, the principle is the same, but there are a huge number of options for decorating the crown.
In particular, you can make a large coffee topiary for the floor with your own hands. If there is such a craft in the room for a long time The aroma of coffee will reign. Your guests will think that they are not in an ordinary apartment, but in a real coffee factory. In addition, these creations look very solid, so they are perfect for rooms decorated in a classic style. The main disadvantage of such crafts is that to create them you will need to spend a considerable amount of money on the purchase of hundreds of coffee beans.
Large fruit topiaries deserve special attention. If you use decorative fruits, you will end up with a colorful creation that will perfectly complement a room decorated in bright colors. By and large, there are no downsides to this version. If real fruit is involved, you will get a unique stand from which guests can take the desired fruit. The disadvantage of such a creation is obvious - with a decrease in the amount of fruit, the original grandeur will be lost. However, everything can be corrected by planting new fruits on the crown.
By the way! Using a similar principle, you can make large topiaries on the floor from candy.
If you only need topiary as beautiful element decor, cover the crown with one of the following materials:
- atlas;
- foamiran;
- stones;
- shells;
- Christmas tree decorations.
In such situations, everything will depend on your preferences or on the style of the entire room in which you plan to place the craft.
As you can see, there are many options by which you can create masterpiece large topiaries; the photos below will allow you to enjoy the beauty and grandeur of such handmade creations. Additionally, you can experiment by using unusual materials or by combining those used in standard master classes. Don't be afraid to try something new! Perhaps this is how you will create your own unique topiary.