Introduction: Artificial Bonsai Tree
Materials:
- Binding Wire (Iron Wire)
- Modeling Clay
- Green Leaves Floor Mat
- Hot Glue Gun
- Ice Cream Stick
- Wire Cutter
Step 1: Frame Making
- Take a roll of binding wire (1 kg).
- Cut from the middle and make it straight.
- Make branches and hold them with masking tape.
- Bend the wires from the bottom at 90 degree.
- Finally replace the masking tape with small piece of wire
Step 2: Trunk Making
- Put modeling clay on wire frame. At first make the right proportion of tree, like thick from the bottom them do a detail work with ice cream stick etc.
- Leave it to dry or bake according to your clay manufacturer.
- Cut the excessive wire from the bottom.
- Open the wires from ends and make them zic zac shape.
Step 3: Finalize
- Purchase a foot mat that have small leave on it.
- Pluck all the leaves from it.
- Attached leaves on zic zac wires with hot glue.

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14 Comments
3 years ago on Introduction
That looks like a lot of work especially with wires that are not exactly easy to work with. Nevertheless, the end results look like a masterpiece which is definitely work all that hard work. I would love to see one in person and have a feel of the leaves.
5 years ago
This can easily be made with recicled materials, with papermache, old wires, fabric scraps....!
Reply 5 years ago
Of course.
5 years ago
thanks for this! this the only bonsai I'd have.
Reply 5 years ago
Thank you ma'am.
5 years ago
I don't usually comment on sites. But now, I created an account just to say this was magnificent!
Reply 5 years ago
It's an honor for me that you did only for me.Thank you so much.
5 years ago
I am going to have to start looking for floor mats now. This looks so beautiful.
Reply 5 years ago
Thanks you :)
5 years ago
you are really a great tree maker.i have seen your copper bonsi tree they are fabulous. your work is really appreciable..
Reply 5 years ago
I'm glad you liked it. Thank you. Your Bowie Knife is really incredable.
Reply 5 years ago
Thanks brother.
5 years ago
incredable!
Reply 5 years ago
Thank you.