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Gift Package TopiaryWooden 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 |
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Mosaic Tile Topiary Tree and Eggs1. 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. |
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Natural Nut TopiaryOther Materials: Assorted dried seed pods, pinecones and unshelled nuts (quantity varies depending on size of cone and materials used) Decorative clay pot Acrylic craft paint, brown Paint brush Acrylic shellac Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks |
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Pastel Dream Topiary Trees & Sugarplum Candy Topiary Trees1. Mix water, 1 teaspoon at a time, with 1 �1/2 cups powdered sugar; stir until smooth. The icing will serve as the glue and must be very stiff to hold the candies on the cone without sagging. If icing becomes too thin, add additional powder sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. |
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Peppermint Topiary1. Draw plastic knife blade over candle to wax it. Using waxed knife, saw 4" ball in half. |
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Petite Demitasse TopiaryDemitasse cup, with or without saucer Silk flowers, assorted small flowers to match cup Silk flower stem, 6" length (model used rose stem) Ribbon, 1/2 yd x 5/8", wire edge Green moss Scissors Wire cutters Low temperature glue gun and glue sticks |
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Pinecone Topiary1. 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. |
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Pumpkin Patch Topiaries1. Using marking pen, make a dot at the center top and bottom of foam ball. Mark six evenly space dots around the center, 2-1/2" apart for the 5-inch ball, or 2" apart for the 4-inch ball. To divide the pumpkin into sections, stretch rubber band around ball, lining it up with the top and bottom dots and one of the center dots. Following the edge of the rubber band, draw a line on the foam ball. Repeat, moving the rubber band to align with each center dot, until all six sections are marked. |
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