This is a relatively inexpensive way to make decent looking conifers.
I bought these trees at the dollar store in a pack of three. Larger trees come two to a pack, and the biggest ones are one for $1. They are usually only available at Christmas with the other scenery and accessories for creating a "Dickensian" village.
Step 1 - Cut off the snow, and rough the tree up a bit. How much depends on how wild versus cultivated you want your tree to be.
Step 2 - Paint the tree some dark, suitable conifer-like colour. You can paint it with a brush, or just dunk it in some thinned paint.
Step 3 - While the paint is still wet, sprinkle on ground foam.
(Not illustrated) Step 4 - Remove wooden base and plant on layout.
Andrew
I bought these trees at the dollar store in a pack of three. Larger trees come two to a pack, and the biggest ones are one for $1. They are usually only available at Christmas with the other scenery and accessories for creating a "Dickensian" village.
Step 1 - Cut off the snow, and rough the tree up a bit. How much depends on how wild versus cultivated you want your tree to be.
Step 2 - Paint the tree some dark, suitable conifer-like colour. You can paint it with a brush, or just dunk it in some thinned paint.
Step 3 - While the paint is still wet, sprinkle on ground foam.
(Not illustrated) Step 4 - Remove wooden base and plant on layout.
Andrew