How to make a panel "money tree"?

Over time, each housewife accumulates many coins that are scattered throughout the apartment - they can be found on shelves, in drawers and pockets of outerwear. If a lot of such little things have accumulated, you can try to find a worthy use for it. One of the most interesting decisions will be to create a panel. Making it is not difficult at all, especially since the coins are ideally combined with many other materials.

In our review, we will dwell in more detail on the peculiarities of making such a stylish decor item as the "Money Tree" panel.

In order to make a picture in the style of a money tree, first of all you need a photo frame - usually A4 format is used.

In addition, the following will be used:

• pieces of wallpaper with embossed texture;
• sackcloth;
• sharp scissors;
• glue - it is best to use PVA;
• jute thread or twine;
• hot glue gun;
• coins of different diameters;
• small decorative stones;
• brush;
• acrylic paint in golden, bronze and black colors;
• glossy transparent varnish.

It is advisable to prepare everything you need for work right away, so that later in the process of creativity you will not be distracted by the search for the necessary details.

A panel depicting a money tree has become one of the most popular works that can only be made by hand. Such a picture can be presented to loved ones for a holiday or simply as a present for good luck. The money tree is harmoniously combined with interiors of any style, since it has a laconic design and a neutral color without the use of colorful colors.

Let's analyze two of the most popular master classes, which are somewhat similar, but at the same time are distinguished by exceptional simplicity - each craftswoman can choose the option that she likes best.

For work, you will need a photo frame, paper napkins, PVA glue, as well as transparent glue for rubber and leather. You also need to prepare burlap, hot glue, a container for mixing water, acrylic paints and glitter.

The creation of a spectacular panel includes several sequential steps.

First you need to take a photo frame and remove the cardboard base from it, alternatively you can create another photo frame of the appropriate size.

Next, a rectangular piece of burlap is cut out so that it is a couple of centimeters larger than the cardboard blank.

The burlap is fixed on the front of the cardboard with rubber glue, carefully folded and very carefully glue those edges that were left for the allowance - they are attached from the back. In order for the edges not to move during the gluing process, you can additionally secure them with paper clips. Before proceeding with the next stages of work, you need to wait until the glue is completely dry.

Next, on the front side with a simple pencil, you need to draw a sketch of the future tree. Please note that it is better to mark the areas in which the frame will cover the panel in advance and leave them free. The shape of the tree can be completely arbitrary - as your heart and your own artistic abilities tell you.

Then a water-glue mass is made from water and PVA glue, mixing both components in equal proportions.

Paper napkins are rolled up with flagella and soaked in the resulting solution, after which they are attached to the drawn sketch - in this way the trunk, branches and roots of the future money tree are formed. The places of the greatest accumulation of flagella are, as a rule, in the area of ​​the trunk; it is necessary to additionally coat with an adhesive solution for maximum fixation. Experienced craftswomen recommend making flagella in different sizes and diameters - this way the tree turns out to be more voluminous and textured.

When the napkins are dry, you need to paint the resulting workpiece. The paint is applied in two layers: the first is done in brown, the second in golden. After the second layer has dried, you can additionally emphasize the relief of the image - for this, several strokes are applied with a paint of a different shade with a dry brush. If desired, the barrel can be sprinkled with yellow or bronze glitter, this must be done before the paint dries. If the acrylic is already dry, you can additionally coat the decor with rubber glue and sprinkle glitter on it.

After the glue and all layers of paint have completely dried, you need to fix the coins. To do this, they are pre-degreased with any solvent or alcohol, for greater decorativeness they can be painted or varnished - they will make up the crown of your money tree.

The frame can remain wooden, or you can decorate it in some way. It depends solely on your idea, a wooden frame covered with a golden color looks most harmonious - in this case it will be effectively combined with the panel itself.

After painting, you just have to wait for the blanks to dry, insert them into a frame, hang them on the wall - and wait for a bag of money to be brought to you.

You will need a piece of wallpaper with a volumetric texture - the color scheme does not really matter, but the relief is fundamental, it is best to use wallpaper with a wood or burlap texture.

The cardboard base of the photo frame is coated with PVA glue and wallpaper is glued to it. When the glue dries up, you can start creating the money tree itself.

To do this, twine or a bundle thread is rolled into a small skein, it is allowed from 15 to 60 turns - their number depends on how thick the tree you will form.

The central part of the skein is fixed on the base with a hot glue gun, after which each turn is carefully cut from above and below with scissors. Branches are formed from the upper tips, the lower ones can be used to create rhizomes. All elements of your money tree are fixed with silicone glue - you don't need to feel sorry for it, the threads should be fixed as tightly as possible.

After that, you need to take coins of different sizes and glue them on the branches of the money tree in random order.

For further decoration, you will need small pebbles. - they are fixed near the roots with a glue gun. Pebbles can be placed at your discretion - so that the space below is filled completely or rarely.

The next stage of work includes painting. To do this, the panel is placed on a plastic wrap and its entire surface is covered with black acrylic paint. When the composition dries, the trunk, twigs, roots, as well as coins with pebbles are covered with acrylic with a gold or bronze sheen. Strokes can be applied over the entire image or in part.

The final step will be to cover with glossy varnish, it is advisable to coat the work twice and leave for 10-12 hours until it dries completely.

A panel depicting a money tree looks very impressive in any interior. Barrels with fastening of small coins will be appropriate both in classic interiors and in Art Nouveau interiors.

There are a variety of techniques for making such trees: decoupage, paper art, applique or collage.

Usually, panels are decorated in brown, bronze and golden shades. But the presence of bright accents is also allowed.

For information on how to make the "money tree" panel, see the next video.