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Twisted wire tree sculptures are so neat to see and make. They make great little decorative items. The trick is always what to do with the base (see last tutorial below). You need a foundation to stabilize the tree and keep it upright. This tutorial by ...

Twisted Wire Tree Sculpture Tutorial with Plaster of Paris  More Recent Articles Twisted Wire Tree Sculpture Tutorial with Plaster of Paris Twisted wire tree sculptures are so neat to see and make. They make great little decorative items. The trick is always what to do with the base (see last tutorial below). You need a foundation to stabilize the tree and keep it upright. This tutorial by Tonya Gritsyuk uses plaster of plaster of paris (gypsum) which is then hand painted to add color and texture. The designer used the plaster to cover up the twisted wire trunk and main branches.  I think it the twisted wire is best left exposed except for the base. The foundation shape can be something other than that of a bowl too. Before You Go: Wire Tree of Life Crystal Pendant Tutorial Miniature Wire Bonsai Trees by Ken To How to Make Twisted Wire Tree Sculpture Tutorials _____________________________ Original Post by THE BEADING GEM Jewelry Making Tips - Wire JewelryTips  -Jewelry Business Tips           Share Your Comment! Share Your Comment! Related Posts Soumak Wire Weaving Jewelry Tutorials Die Cut Shrink Plastic Motif in Assemblage Jewelry Pendant Design A Beaded Fringe Earrings Tutorial with a Square Look!   • Email to a friend • View comments • Track comments •   More Recent Articles Die Cut Shrink Plastic Motif in Assemblage Jewelry Pendant Design A Beaded Fringe Earrings Tutorial with a Square Look! Excellent Guide Teaches You about Precious Metals Clever Polymer Clay Ring Tutorial Tropical Beach Inspired Polymer Clay Jewelry by Wired Orchid Jewelry Winner of Nancy Cain's Bead Stitching Shaped Peyote Craftsy Class Book Review and Giveaway | Make It Sparkle     Contact Me • Past Issues • Join This List • Unsubscribe     Click here to safely unsubscribe from "The Beading Gem's Journal." Click here to view mailing archives, here to change your preferences, or here to subscribe • Privacy Email subscriptions powered by FeedBlitz, LLC, 365 Boston Post Rd, Suite 123, Sudbury, MA 01776, USA.