HobbyCraft - Easter Tree


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Easter Tree

What You Need:

For the tree:

Terracotta pot

An oblong block
of floral foam

Branches from the garden*

Floral wire

16mm wide green
check ribbon

Acrylic paint:
bright green

For the decorations:

Polystyrene eggs

Selection of
acrylic paints

Acrylic satin
varnish

Small brass
screw eyes

Selection of
3mm ribbons

A variety of paint
brushes suitable
for acrylics

Scissors

Craft knife

PVA glue

*Please note products are not available for purchase at HobbyCraft.

1. Firstly paint your terracotta pot evenly with the green paint, follow the recommended suggestions for drying time, before applying at least two more coats. This will give your colour real depth and provide you with a good even finish.

2. Use a craft knife to cut the floral foam to fit the pot.

3. Take each branch and one by one push them into the centre area of the floral foam, keeping them close together.

4. Once finished, tie wire around them all tightly.

5. You can then conceal the wire with a piece of green checked ribbon, tied round in a small bow.

6. Repeat Step 5, but this time around the pot, securing into place with some PVA glue.

7. Attach brass screw eyes to the top of each egg, in preparation for painting.

8. Paint and decorate the eggs, as you choose. They can be as simple or as decorative as you wish.

9. For the finishing touches apply a coat of varnish to each object. Use 3mm ribbons cut into approximately 15mm lengths, to hang them from the tree.

The information contained within this project sheet is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed. Product quantities and selections may vary at each HobbyCraft Superstore. Products are subject to availability and not all ranges are available in all stores. Before making a special journey please contact the store direct to check that they have your required product in stock. HobbyCraft Group Ltd disclaims all liability from any injury to anyone undertaking the construction of this project as a result of improper safety precautions. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of the information herein contained, HobbyCraft Group Ltd disclaims any liability for untoward results.