Creating a wire frame, covering it with paper mache, leaving an inch of bare wire from each branch, then applying a layer of fine brown paper as tree bark. The first phase creating an origami willow bonsai, preparing the trunk of the tree. Origami Willow Bonsai The following is a list of materials needed for the entire project, and the steps taken to create the origami willow bonsai. Materials You'll need to gather a few materials, roughly in the order you'll need them: -20 Gage copper wire (or some other soft flexible wire) -50-100 1 inch strips of news print -1-2 cups of paper mache glue (1:5 flour:water, Stirred briskly, brought to a boil for a minute or two, then cooled before use (add a tsp of salt to prevent mould) -*Green, and brown tissue foil (you'll need to make this this: tissue, heavy duty kitchen foil, white glue) -Fine brown textured paper for the trunk of the bonsai (or some brown paint) -Small bonsai pot -Small piece of foam for flower arranging -A cup or two of coloured aquarium gravel -A small handful of sheet moss (optional) *for details on making tissue foil, see: Origami Rose Bush Bonsai 2 -Tissue Foil Tools Small pair of pliers for shaping the copper wire frame Sharp scissors Box cutter or razor knife 2" paint roller (for making tissue foil) Pencil & ruler 1 inch paint brush Thin, blunt stick for shaping Step 1 Plan Find Examples of bonsai trees Create a wire frame for the trunk and branches of your bonsai tree. Use a thin flexible wire. I use 20 ...
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