This project may take several days to complete because some stages need a drying period. Make no mistake - trees are BIG. Fully grown real trees are much bigger than the model representations sold by model shops. See the guide at the base of this page.

Material List

1. Yarrow. Harvest in late Autumn/Winter. See slide 1 and 2.
2. PVA Glue. Fast setting type preferred.
3. Washing up liquid.
4. Sawdust. Sieved to about 1mm pieces. Alternatively, use green scatter material bought from model shop.
5. Green water based paint. Not needed if using shop bought green scatter material.
6. Prussian Blue water based paint. Not needed if using shop bought green scatter material. Mix a little with the green.

Tools

1. Beaker, for glue mix.
2. Wooden sprung clothes pegs. for clamping
3. Small electrical wire cutters. to cut stems.
4. 10" Flower Pot to hold drying stems.
5. Narrow Vase to hold tree during drying periods.
6. Modelling Air Spray Gun and Propellant. Not needed if using shop bought green scatter material.