How to Make Artificial Bonsai Trees
If you are looking for a unique plant, but do not have the time or patience to take care of it you should consider making an artificial bonsai tree. It would perfect plant for a person that loves plants, but does not have green thumb and it is something that can be easily made.
How to Make Artificial Bonsai Trees
- Purchase a decorate pot for the artificial Bonsai Tree to be planted in. The perfect pot would be shallow and made of ceramic. It is recommended that you use a real bonsai pot to make the tree look genuine.
- Purchase a piece of wood to use as the base of the tree. You can buy one that has already been carved or choose one that you can carve yourself. The branch must have branches on it to hold the artificial foliage.
- Purchase some decorative rocks from an arts and supply store. These are going to be placed in the bonsai pot to enhance the overall appearance of the tree and they will also make the plant sturdier and last longer.
- Put the rocks in the pot and stick the wood tree base in the center of the pot and position the rocks to completely surround the wood.
- Put on epoxy on the rocks inside the pot and allow it to dry over night.
- Attach some artificial plants and foliage of your choice to the limbs of the tree using all-purpose crafting glue.
- Wrap some cooper wire around the foliage to hold it in place until the glue dries.
- Remove the copper wire and your tree is ready to be put on display.