Unique Designs for Artificial Trees 5
Tinsel may be coiled around the arms or bits of evergreens attached by wires. A star or pointed tree ornament finishes the top. These decorations are brilliant in large hallways or dark corners of the house. They are not difficult to store, since the balls may be removed from their hooks and returned to boxes.
Another type of ball tree may be quickly assembled on an upright piece of heavy wire inserted through the center of a suitable wooden base and firmly stapled. Then balls of graduated sizes and mixed colors are threaded on the heavy wire. (Drawing 15, top) The base may be concealed by silvered magnolia leaves or pieces of white pine. Commercial stands are now available in ten cent stores.
Silver or gold dust, purchased at art stores, is a substitute for paint. The dust flakes off, as paint does not, but some decorators prefer the subtler effect. To coat leaves or cones, paint them with thin glue. Then drop them into a paper bag of gold or silver dust. Close tightly and shake thoroughly. Allow the dust to settle for a few minutes before removing leaves and cones now ready for use. So treated they may adorn wreaths, sprays or garlands.
Half the end of an orange crate makes a good base for another artificial tree. No holes need be drilled for this one. A piece of wood 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide, of any desired height, is nailed perpendicularly to the broad side of the crate section, or to any other suitable piece of wood. The perpendicular piece serves as the trunk of the tree. To this graduated branches are stapled, first on one side, then on the other. The base board prevents the tree from pitching forward; it can be painted, or concealed by a covering of greens and a mound of Christmas balls. This type of tree can be easily and inexpensively made for mantels and tables, or for the decoration of halls and churches.
Another novelty is the wire spiral tree. This is made by twisting four 18-inch lengths of No. 18 wire together to make a continuous piece. A small coil is formed at the base and 2 inches of straight wire left above the coil to serve as the tree's trunk. Then the spiral begins. Another 18-inch wire is fastened to the trunk and the spiral attached to its top. (Drawing 16, top)
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