Unique Designs for Artificial Trees 4
Greens must be kept within the frame at a safe distance from the candle flames. This tree makes a handsome centerpiece if decorated similarly on both sides. If only one side is covered, it must be placed against a suitable background.
As a variation, the wooden tree may be dressed with white berries, silver balls and white candles or a blue and silver scheme devised with artificial materials. Sprays of marble-size Christmas balls in groups or used singly are arranged in the flower holder to make an attractive decoration.
If the stems are not long enough, 12-inch lengths of wire may be added. Symmetry and stability are obtained by grading the balls from large ones at the bottom to small ones at the top. Bunches of artificial grapes composed of tiny Christmas balls may be worked in or artificial silver leaves tucked in around the base.
Blue candles are lovely placed at the sides of this tree. When they are lighted, the gleam is picked up and reflected by the ornaments on the tree.
On a wide mantel there may be space for other candles at each end. A striking effect can be attained by employing as a candle holder, a kitchen grater, the kind with a curved front of uniform holes and a flat, solid tin back. The candle is fastened in melted wax or modeling clay, and the grater placed over it. Bases may be partially hidden with greens and cones. (Drawing 17, bottom)
A novel tree may be contrived with three tin funnels of graduated sizes. The largest is inverted over a glass, so that the rim of the funnel clears the table by an inch or two. A little Scotch tape or modeling clay will keep the funnel from slipping on the glass. Add the other two funnels, and then a Christmas tree-top ornament or tin star on a stick. Surround the tree with silvered magnolia leaves for an attractive modernistic design.
Other trees can be made of wire arms and Christmas balls. (Drawing 15) A base of convenient size is cut from the side of an orange crate and an inch hole made in the center. Two-foot lengths of No. 10 wire are stapled to the bottom of the board and then the base is given a coat of aluminum paint. The wires, or arms, are then bent out to make either a balanced or an informal pattern, as desired. Christmas balls in one or mixed colors are slid onto the wire arms and firmed with strips of Scotch tape.
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