Tree branches, when usually walking in a park or passing through a place with a lot of greenery, most people will not pay attention to them because they think they are useless. But did you know? In fact, as long as you are willing to use your hands, these free materials But it can be transformed into a cute forest-style handmade practical gadget. It’s really simple and can be easily completed by beginners. Don’t hesitate, go pick up some branches and go home to DIY this weekend.
1. Branch candlestick by Charlotte Faraci
Don’t like the basic glass candle holders, but they look good and are not cheap, so don’t you think it’s a good deal? Then DIY one yourself, just use branches picked up from the park or the garden downstairs and hot melt glue ( Super glue should also work), you can decorate the cheapest and most common glass candlestick with a forest style. It looks especially good with a Nordic minimalist style home, and it is also very suitable for use on Christmas Eve.
If you want your branch candle holder to look more distinctive, you can refer to the method of netizen Marisa Mangum. In fact, the production method is similar to the video tutorial of Charlotte Faraci above, except that there is an extra step in front. Steps for coloring tree branches.
To make this branch candle holder, you will need the followingHere are some materials:
An appropriate amount of thin branches, cylindrical glass candlesticks, hot melt glue, spray paint, and hot glue gun
It is very simple to make. First, fold the branches into a length that can wrap the glass candle holder (it does not need to be exactly the same, it will look more natural if it is high or low), then use a newspaper as the base, arrange the branches, and spray it with spray paint Color (gold or silver is recommended, but it is best to use a single color for each candle holder). When the branches are completely dry, use a hot glue gun to heat the hot melt glue, then apply it on the branches, and then stick it to the outside of the candle holders.
*It is recommended that the length of the branches should not exceed the candlestick by too much to avoid being ignited by sparks. In addition, branch candle holders are best used with small scented candles, which will be safer.
2. Branch pen holder by ULife
Such a forest-style pen holder is a good gift whether you keep it for yourself as a decoration or give it to a friend. It is cheap, environmentally friendly and practical. It can be used as a pen holder or as a place for cutlery and cutlery! (It is too heavy. Can’t put it)
To make this branch pen holder, you will need the following materials:
1 toilet paper tube, appropriate amount of slightly thicker branches, twine, scissors, strong glue, cardboard, colored paper (preferably wood grain or color similar to the branches)
Step 1: Wrap the outer wall of the toilet paper tube with colored paper, cut it and fix it with glue or double-sided tape.
*The reason why colored paper is used here is mainly because the branches may not be compact enough after being put together, and the white color of the paper tube exposed through the gaps will not be beautiful enough, so it is recommended to wrap it with colored paper similar to the color of the branches.
Step 2: Cut the branches to a length slightly longer than the paper tube, and then apply a line of strong glue.
Step 3: Stick a circle around the toilet paper tube.
*It is recommended to simulate the effect of pasting in advance to see if the position of branches of such thickness is sufficient, so as not to find that the position is not enough when pasting the last one.
Step 4: After the glue is dry, cut the cardboard into a circle, then apply strong glue on the outside and stick it to the bottom of the pen holder as a base.
*Don’t apply too much glue on the periphery of the cardboard, otherwise the exposed hollow part of the pen holder will stick to things like pens or knives and forks. In addition, when attaching branches in front, the bottoms of the branches must be aligned, otherwise the paper will be unstable when attached.
Step 5: Finally, wrap the hemp rope around the bottom of the pen holder. This step will make the finished product look better and is not recommended to be omitted.
3. Branch jewelry stand by Chelsea Mohrman
You can see what jewelry you have at a glance, and in addition to being used for storage, this jewelry stand is also a great decoration.
To make this branch jewelry stand, you will need the followingHere are some materials:
Branches, sandpaper, spray paint
*Try to choose a slightly thicker branch. If it is too thin, it will not be able to bear the weight of the jewelry. In addition, materials such as electric drills and nails were used in the original tutorial, because it was intended to be a jewelry rack fixed on the wall, but the editor does not recommend it in case it fails and damages the wall.
The method of making this jewelry stand is also very simple. Go to a park or ecological park and pick up two tree branches (one as a spare). Try to choose one that is relatively thick and has a shape that suits you. If necessary, you can lightly polish it with sandpaper, then use newspaper as a base, and spray it with a single color (gold, silver, white, beige is recommended, but you can also use it without spraying, just plain wood color), then dry it and insert it into a vase. Can. (It is recommended to use a colored transparent glass vase)
If you don’t want to use a vase, you can also fix it to the wooden base with nails like the picture above.
Can’t pick up a tree branch? Then try this method from DIY expert Julie Ann. You only need a slightly thicker branch, a very long string, and super glue. And S-shaped hook. (The opening of the S-shaped hook should be the same as the thickness of the branch)
Step 1: Apply a little super glue to the part where the hook contacts the branch, and then hang it on the branch. Each hook should be spaced a certain distance apart.
Step 2: Wrap the two ends of the branch with a string, and wrap it a few times to strengthen it. If you are not sure, you can also apply super glue.
Step 3: Finally, just find a place to hang it. But don’t hang anything too heavy. After all, branches and ropes are relatively thin and have limited load-bearing capacity.
