Palm tree
Palm tree fronds can be easily and economically constructed from usual hardware store items. The faux palm trees are Often used at tropical themed parties, or in summer store displays. The heighth of the palm tree fronds can be adjusted to fill the desired interval. The decorations can again be used to add a tropical quality to indoor homely spaces or in summer product related businesses.
Instructions
1. Receive the pieces of PVC tube to be used in the palm tree frond. Builders should fix upon the heighth and width of the completed project before shopping for the mould materials. Faculty tools are required for cutting the thin plastic pipe--a public hacksaw blade easily makes a Disinfected abbreviate on the counsel. Palm tree fronds, which Testament be environing 1 to 2 feet lanky, Testament wish a 1-inch thick quantity of PVC cylinder. A 1 1/2- to 2-inch thickness of main is compelling for projects, which Testament be from 3 to 4 feet lanky. Larger palm tree fronds, which Testament be at least 5 feet high, Testament depend upon a 3 to 4-inch thick plenty of PVC channel for sturdiness.
2. Converge plastic containers for the palm tree frond imitation. Recycling an gray-haired sour cream or gelid whip container to be used as the example for a immature palm tree frond would accommodate a credible foundation. Larger projects Testament desire a thicker and wider representation for the faux tree. The coconut or moss can be used at the top of the plastic container, as well as at the top of the tree near where the palm branches are secured for added decoration. The pipe can now be painted in a light beige shade to mimic the color of a real palm tree.
3. Curing the concrete is an important step in the project. After the mixture is poured into the pot, the PVC pipe needs to be set in the mixture immediately. The pipe will need to be held upright by tying it onto something sturdy while the concrete is allowed to harden for at least 24 hours.
4. Know that palm tree fronds can be purchased from craft stores and home décor retailers. The heights of palm fronds vary, but should be approximately one third of the height of the tree to offer an authentic and scaled looking tree. The fronds can be attached to the tree by tying them into place with sturdy wire, and placing them inside of a hole drilled in the top of the pipe. The drilled hole should be no larger than absolutely necessary to defray movement and slipping of the palms. Tying a small weighted item onto the wire ends will also aid in keeping the palm tree fronds in place.
5. Wrapping some type of covering around the pot as a decorative feature is the next step of the palm tree project. Faux grass, an artificial palm tree skirt, or burlap create a natural looking covering, and are durable for outside use. The selected covering should be secured tightly to the plastic container with hot glue. Further garnishment can be added to the top of the tree with coconut fiber or moss, which can be purchased at most craft or home improvement stores. Plastic buckets or plant pots Testament be able to clutch the tree outdoors, and prevent tipping during stormy weather. Provided plant pots are used, the holes drilled into the backside of the pot Testament want to be covered with a plastic liner or taped over before the basic concrete can be poured into the pot. A bag of concrete should be mixed according to combination directions and abundant to within an inch of the top of the plastic container.
