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Coffee topiary can be a wonderful gift, decoration for a dining table or home interior. After all, it is so fragrant, beautiful, environmentally friendly and also very easy to make. In this material you will find a basic master class on making coffee topiary with your own hands for beginners and 50 photo ideas for inspiration.
Green sculpture
First you need to understand - what is it? A medium-sized figurine resembling a plant or shrub is called topiary. This art has come down to us since the times of the Roman Empire.
It was then that the fashion for decorating houses with objects created by nature began. The tops of the bushes were pruned in a certain way, embodying geometric and artistic images.
Nowadays, this art appears in the form of a small tree in a pot, designed to enliven modern homes. It is “grown” from the most accessible things, what is always at hand - change from a wallet, sweets, colored cardboard, satin ribbons - all this can be useful for a future creation.
The process of realizing such beauty is quite painstaking, but it will take no more than 2 hours. But the result will exceed all expectations. Such a homemade product contains a piece of the master’s soul, which he puts into working on it. This makes it attractive and unique and makes it possible as a gift for loved ones.
In what rooms is the presence of such an accent acceptable? Is it appropriate to use it in workplace decoration? What decor style does it go with? What can you make such an exclusive thing from so that it fits well into your living space?
Materials and tools
Crown: Coffee beans, Styrofoam ball for base, most easily found in craft departments, Brown paint or fabric. Decorative elements such as buttons, flowers, spices (cardamom, cinnamon sticks).
Trunk: tube, pencil, dry branch. The required trunk length is determined simply; it is equal to the height of the pot, the recess of approximately 3 cm, and the planned distance between the base and the crown. The decor of the trunk is paint, satin ribbon, twine rope and double-sided tape, which covers the workpiece.
Base: a pot without drainage holes, a jar or suitable container, alabaster for mounting the tree. The decor of the base is leftover coffee beans, small pebbles or decorative moss.
Scissors, brushes, a hot glue gun, and simple assembly adhesive will be needed for the job.
Topiary made of coffee beans as part of the interior
The divine aroma awakens the body, fills it with energy for a new day. A cup of this delicious drink in the morning puts you in a positive mood. It is quite possible to feel not only the taste, but also the smell throughout the day if you place it in your workplace or decorate your living room with such a detail. She has the ability to revive absolutely any home.
Classic, hi-tech or minimalism – it doesn’t matter at all what style the design is in. A coffee tree “grown” with your own hands is perfect for any direction.
Fashion designers are happy to use such an accessory in their decoration - it can emphasize and complement the color scheme of the space in mint tones. The versatility of this element allows it to be used both in residential premises and in offices or cafes.
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What is topiary
DIY decorative tree made from simple and environmentally friendly materials.
The art of decorating trees dates back to Ancient Rome, only there living trees were given an unusual shape. The gardeners of Rome worked like real sculptors, creating green statues from leaves. Nuns in the Middle Ages meticulously worked on decorative trees, and during the Renaissance the art acquired a monumental scope. In the works of Dutch and English artists of the 16th and 17th centuries you can see unusual shapes of tree crowns.
Nowadays, a coffee plant is a unique souvenir that not only provides visual pleasure, but also delights with its unique coffee aroma. Even after further processing, coffee beans retain their enchanting aroma.
What you need for work
To make topiary from coffee beans with your own hands, we will need:
Important. When choosing, focus on the quality of the material, and not on the degree of roasting. Only smooth and solid samples are suitable. The size is also not important: both large and small ones will be used.
- bean coffee approximately 250 grams, it all depends on your imagination;
- the base is a ball. Beginners prefer polystyrene foam (you can buy it in hobby hypermarkets). Another type of frame is a plastic hollow ball, or papier-mâché. Choose a ball of small diameters - 10-15 cm - small ones are difficult to work with, large ones are difficult to balance;
- twig, real, possibly curved, about 20 cm in length;
- glue gun;
- brown acrylic paint;
- plaster or alabaster to “plant” the coffee topiary;
- lace, rope, braid;
- small objects: beads, flowers, butterflies, etc.;
- small flower pot or clay mug;
- brush.
Manufacturing technique
First you need to start preparing the crown of the future tree. Paint it or wrap it in fabric. This is done so that the white ball does not show through the coffee beans. As the crown dries, you can decorate the base if you want to paint it.
Order coffee beans to decorate your crown with. The nasty broken grains won't work, so feel free to remove them.
Divide into 4 portions: Use uniform, unblemished grains to coat the top and bottom. Round grains can be used to decorate the base. And small ones are suitable for small spaces.
Before you start decorating the crown, prepare a hole for the trunk. It must be at least 2.5 cm deep.
Decorating the crown is the most exciting process of wood making. Finishing can be done in several ways:
Coffee beans are glued to the base in the form of a honeycomb. You can place them on both sides, vertically or horizontally, mixing small and large grains. It all depends only on your imagination. But do not forget that the most beautiful and even ones need to be glued on top of the workpiece.
Another method will allow you to glue the ball on top, spending a minimum of time. It is best to use clear construction adhesive for this method. Apply glue directly to the ball and smear it a little, take a handful of grains and sprinkle the area covered with glue. Now you can carefully distribute the grains over the surface.
Since the hardening time of construction glue is longer than that of hot glue, this will allow you to adjust the location of the grains on the top of the future topiary. But in this case they will be placed randomly, which will not spoil your craft at all.
You can also glue the grains in two layers; with this technique there will be no gaps between the grains and the tree will turn out to be very voluminous.
When using any technique, be sure to leave space around the bore hole.
It's time to beautifully decorate the trunk of our topiary. Determining the height of the future trunk is quite simple: to the height of the pot, add half the diameter of the ball and the distance from the pot to the base of the ball.
How to make a decorative tree with your own hands
- Making the top. The grains are attached to the base with a glue gun. It’s better to start from the top - here they decorate with the most beautiful specimens. Gradually going down to the recess for the barrel, the entire surface of the foam is filled.
- Fastening. Pour a little glue into the hole and install a branch, which is pre-wrapped with twine or braid
- We plant a tree. Dilute the solution to harden according to the instructions and pour into a cup. Insert the free end of the barrel into the solution. With the help of such a building mixture, trees made from coffee beans are fixed in a pot.
- Final touches. Using miniature objects, we decorate the crown and pot. Mini-figurines of birds, animals, dry blades of grass, beads, butterflies - everything you need for the project.
Important. To give better texture and volume, apply a double layer of grains to the base. The first one is glued with the flat side to the ball, and the second one is glued outward.
The choice of decoration items is determined by the purpose of the homemade surprise. For lovely ladies - ribbons and flowers; for the interior of a children's room - sweets and dried fruits; for a work colleague or boss - a topiary made of coffee and coins. Everything is individual.
Variations on different themes
Handicraft is a dream made into reality on your own. The craft can be made in any form. Using various techniques you can create pleasant little things for any occasion. When thinking through the idea of creating such a souvenir, it is worth taking into account the character and preferences of the person for whom it is intended. Then he will be appreciated.
Various variations on the theme “money tree” are an offering worthy of a real man. It symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Topiary as a souvenir for men is done in the traditional way.
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The difference is the coins that are attached to the base first. Then the money is framed with a zipper, simulating an open wallet. Only after this, the basic component – grain – is used.
A fragrant composition, decorated with beads and ribbons, will be an excellent alternative to a bouquet for a girl on March 8th. Living plants will fade over time, but the invigorating aroma in the room will remind you of an unusual gift for a long time.
How to make a New Year's coffee tree for serving the holiday table? The frame is a cone, which is easy to make yourself from thick paper. The Christmas tree is decorated with balls, bows and tinsel.
If you make light strokes with white or silver paint, you create a snowy effect. A pine branch or pine cone will add liveliness and color to the decorative element, and fill the atmosphere with the smell of the forest. This Christmas tree will help create a festive mood at the table.
Why do you need a coffee tree?
You can make such a tree for you so that it pleases the eye and nose (coffee beans retain the aroma for a long time, spreading it around the room). Or you could try it for a friend whose birthday is coming up. After all, a tree is a wonderful souvenir.
If you are invited to a wedding, but there is no gift, then a heart-shaped coffee plant or two crowns leaning towards each other will save the situation.
Girls also give these coffee plants to boys, men, husbands, they just don’t add ribbons to them, but endow the artwork with masculine attributes. In such cases, flowers will not be needed for decoration.
Topiary will decorate the interior of the room and give the air a divine aroma. This is a natural flavoring. With the addition of glitter, tinsel and lighting elements, your tree will light up many holiday events.
Topiary heart made of coffee
A fragrant gift in a romantic style is an unforgettable surprise for lovers on their holiday on February 14th.
For this type of craft, the base or frame is chosen to be heart-shaped. The workpiece can be hollow inside or solid; it is covered with grains and decorated with appropriate paraphernalia.
You should insert your favorite photo into the hollow blank, and you can decorate the solid one with paper hearts and pink ribbons. Small figures of pigeons, comfortably making a nest at the foot of the bed, can add romance. A heart made from coffee beans in this way will be a wonderful sign of attention on Valentine's Day.
Fruit trees of happiness
Making such a decorative element is quite simple: you need to supplement the basic set with dried citrus slices. Cinnamon sticks and star anise inflorescences will enhance the effect. All this will fill the living room with an exquisite aroma and add zest to the festive table setting.
In the absence of natural ingredients, decoration with artificial berries and fruits is allowed.
Coffee wood - finishing options
Classic wood is suitable for any occasion and will fit into any interior.
Add blooming flowers to the classic version - this will be an excellent gift for a woman.
If you decorate the Christmas tree with orange slices or small fruits, this option will decorate any table.
Coffee bean flowers
As a continuation of the plant orientation of this form of needlework - bouquets of aromatic grains. The work uses the same technique as in the case of the most basic version. The only difference is the frame, consisting of rigid wire.
It is shaped into leaves and inflorescences, then wrapped with a bright ribbon; after which the coffee is fortified. In some places the plant is painted with gold or silver paint - this makes it more luxurious and elegant. This topiary will be a wonderful decoration for a living room or kitchen.
The second way to make an exotic bouquet is as follows: petals made of corrugated paper or bright fabrics are glued to a circle cut out of cardboard along the edge. Then the aromatic grains are placed in the center.
This composition imitates an open bud. The contrasting combination of dark grains, green leaves and bright petals attracts attention for a long time.
Homemade creativity
The master class described at the very beginning of the article describes in detail, step by step, the process of making such a craft. This is just a “foundation” on which unique furnishings are built.
Using available raw materials in the process and making a little creative effort, it becomes possible to realize a unique detail that can complement any design.
For experienced craftswomen, this is another way to express attention and congratulate a loved one. Beginners who are encountering the concept of topiary for the first time will be able to easily master such needlework by following step-by-step instructions.
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