Topiary

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A Berry Apple Topiary

1. Following manufacturer's instructions, spray paint clay pot gold, applying additional coats as necessary until opaque. Let dry.

 


Added: Sun Apr 13 2003
Views: 180

Beautiful-in-Bloom Pansy Topiary

1. Spray clay pot with faux stone paint. Let dry.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 173

Boxwood Topiary

1. If your shape of STYROFOAM is white, you will need to paint it green. Use a green acrylic craft paint; solvent-based paints may melt the foam. For easier handling, insert a skewer, pencil or other sharp tool into the foam ball to serve as a handle while painting. Remove handle when done.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 167

Candied Hot Air Balloon Topiary

1. Paint clay pot red; let dry.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 167

Celosia Topiary, Pinecone Topiary & Sunflower Topiary

1. Cut a 2" slice from the base of the foam cone. (Hint: For smoother cuts, wax the knife blade with an old candle.) Insert slice into pot, resting just below the top of the pot; glue in place.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 179

Colonial Williamsburg Topiary

1. Cut three, 6" lengths of paper cord. Open cord and fold paper into thirds. Using Magnolia Leaf pattern, cut out 18 leaves.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 147

Dried Rose & Boxwood Topiary

1. If clay pot has a drainage hole, cover with masking tape. Place several rocks in pot to keep it from tipping. Place foam ball in pot, trimming sides with sharp knife if necessary. Glue in place. Push branch into ball, remove and then glue in place.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 118

Ever Blooming Topiary

1. Using craft knife or serrated knife, cut two pieces of foam 2" x 4" x 14"; set aside. (If using serrated knife, wax blade with old candle for smoother, easier cutting.) Trim remaining foam sheet to fit inside basket. Stack and glue foam in layers until top layer is flush with top of basket.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 118

Gift Package Topiary

Wooden dowel, 1/8" x 3-1/2" Acrylic craft paint: gold, green Fine glitter, gold and green Gift box ornaments, 1/2", 3 dozen Gold pearls, 8mm, one dozen

 


Added: Tue Apr 05 2005
Views: 90

Mosaic Tile Topiary Tree and Eggs

1. Using tile nippers, cut small number of each color tile in half lengthwise and diagonally; these will be the filler pieces. Determine design and colors for eggs and cone; models shown include vertical and horizontal stripes, swirls and crosses. Glue tiles to foam shapes, using generous amount of glue. Firmly press tiles in place, leaving 1/4" space between them. Let dry.

 


Added: Fri Apr 11 2003
Views: 123


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