Want the look of an expensive, realistic tree but don’t want to pay the price tag? Don’t like the cheap look of the fake trees that still have he

How to Make a Stunning DIY Faux Tree That Looks Real

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2021-05-26 14:14:53

Want the look of an expensive, realistic tree but don’t want to pay the price tag? Don’t like the cheap look of the fake trees that still have hefty prices of $200 or more? Ever thought of making your own? Well, I hadn’t either, until recently. Creating a DIY faux tree is a genius idea that we know you’re going to want to try.

I’m not going to sugarcoat it or pretend this project is easy. It took me two weekends to complete, partly because I had to wait longer for the cement to dry. If you don’t make your cement too wet, you could probably get it done in one weekend if you work hard. You could also make a slightly smaller tree. Our tree is not only tall but really branched out (pun intended). But it is worth it. In the end you will have a tree that is more realistic than any tree you can buy at any price. Sound enticing? Keep reading!

You want to look for a branch that is as straight as possible. It should have lots of small branches or foliage at the end where you will be able to add your faux leaves. Ours is just about an inch thick. You don’t want it too big and heavy to maneuver and carry around. This size worked just perfectly.