tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.comments2024-03-14T18:55:17.530+11:00Jules MaddenJules Maddenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comBlogger223125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-85530726567851487672023-07-17T15:21:37.031+10:002023-07-17T15:21:37.031+10:00Hey anon, hopefully this message is not too late. ...Hey anon, hopefully this message is not too late. I just put the paper over the chickenwire and then painted the glue on. I kind of folded the paper into the chickenwire holes at the top to make it stay. Then layered the other paper over the top.. I hope that makes sense. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-51984595308446822642023-07-15T23:43:33.192+10:002023-07-15T23:43:33.192+10:00Hi Jules. Great job!
I'm trying to make two t...Hi Jules. Great job! <br />I'm trying to make two trees in a shop I'm about to open and I have chicken wire wrapped around cardboard tubes (sono tubes). I'm worried that my paper mache won't stick (as mentioned by a prior commenter) so I have large pieces of packing paper I'm going to use first. My question is: did you put your butcher paper under the wire or tape it dry over the wire? Was it wet? I'm also going to try to use sheets instead of newspaper since these trees are ten feet tall and 18 inches in diameter and I didn't want this to take weeks. Advice? Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-14247719178270077052023-07-15T23:36:42.682+10:002023-07-15T23:36:42.682+10:00Hi Jules. I'm making two trees in a store I...Hi Jules. I'm making two trees in a store I'm opening up and I have chicken wire around cardboard tubes. My concern is much like a previous commenter mentioned; how to get the paper mache to stick. I have packing paper (a bit lighter than butcher paper) and I'm wondering if you wet your butcher paper or taped it dry to the wire? Did you tuck the paper under the wire? I'll be starting this on Monday so I hope you'll see this post before then. Yikes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-25909532326596547302023-03-30T10:12:46.033+11:002023-03-30T10:12:46.033+11:00I think painting the shells first then colouring t...I think painting the shells first then colouring the adhesive (I'd use tile adhesive not grout) that it could work. Just wondering how you'd keep the shells still for painting!? Bluetack!? Oh I know, masking tape that's rolled onto itself with sticky side out. Stick the tape to the table then the shells to the tape- hopefully they'd stay. Or try spray painting them.. not sure if they'd blow away though. I certainly encourage experimentation!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-43354778694616074452023-03-29T13:28:16.879+11:002023-03-29T13:28:16.879+11:00Could you paint the shells first, and add color to...Could you paint the shells first, and add color to the grout before spreading? then place the painted shells in the colored grout.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-91117717148553110982022-09-12T10:54:40.862+10:002022-09-12T10:54:40.862+10:00You inspired me! I want to leave a picture of our ...You inspired me! I want to leave a picture of our enchanted room with paper mache tree but not sure how. 🤷🏼♀️ Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-38923262685709578322022-03-08T18:30:41.308+11:002022-03-08T18:30:41.308+11:00Lovely ideas for the little ones to come out amazi...Lovely ideas for the little ones to come out amazing craft work.<br />Will definitely try with my littles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07632391902139977679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-51463321906844960732021-12-29T10:38:34.160+11:002021-12-29T10:38:34.160+11:00Hi Ferry- I would use a mixture of brown. If your ...Hi Ferry- I would use a mixture of brown. If your brown is too bright try dulling/darkening it with some black. Do some tests on paper first. You could do a lighter brown undercoat then a watered down dark brown on top to give the effect of texture, and try ragging it off in places. I would suggest looking at some colour mixing charts and doing some tests to get the look you're after. Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-26973735003474883192021-12-29T07:52:37.687+11:002021-12-29T07:52:37.687+11:00Hai Jules,
Can u please tell me which colors u us...Hai Jules,<br /><br />Can u please tell me which colors u used at the tree.<br /><br />Our tree is almost finished at our little man's room. But I can't find the right color for the tree.<br /><br />Greetings from the Netherlands Ferryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499379468371911111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-74521682127165096182021-08-09T19:25:41.477+10:002021-08-09T19:25:41.477+10:00Hi Josey, sorry for the delay in replying! I joine...Hi Josey, sorry for the delay in replying! I joined the strips of chicken wire together with thin wire. Zip ties might stick out a bit, but they might be ok. And yes we attached to the wall then paper mached in place...Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-54073671424178056432021-08-06T20:40:25.504+10:002021-08-06T20:40:25.504+10:00Hi! This is so fun and I’m making one for my son t...Hi! This is so fun and I’m making one for my son this weekend! Did you build the structure and paper mache it first and then attach it to the wall, or attach it first and paper mache it as is? Also how did you attach the strips of chicken wire together to create the height? I was thinking zip ties? :)Joseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05637034610098356200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-18131859751866971722020-12-22T09:35:05.682+11:002020-12-22T09:35:05.682+11:00Regarding paper falling off, you may need to use g...Regarding paper falling off, you may need to use gravity to your advantage or poke bits of paper through the chicken wire at the top to hold. Once you start at the top and do this, the rest of the paper should stick to the previous bits, folding paper into the wire as needed. I hope this helps!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-15914086084506478162020-12-22T04:22:51.501+11:002020-12-22T04:22:51.501+11:00Hello. How did you get the paper to stick to the c...Hello. How did you get the paper to stick to the chicken wire? I tried the flour and water but the paper just fell right off. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-2362835316647782452020-11-16T10:40:49.071+11:002020-11-16T10:40:49.071+11:00For the question "Did u paper mache 2 layers ...For the question "Did u paper mache 2 layers inside and out"<br /><br />Yes I did. I didn't do the tissue paper/ texture layer on the inside, but I did paint it brown. Paper macheing the inside is completely optional but help give a nicer finish and more strength.Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-59054708302522562812020-11-15T13:15:51.196+11:002020-11-15T13:15:51.196+11:00Did u paper mache 2 layers inside and outDid u paper mache 2 layers inside and outAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08012418213358336616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-4339971473363213872020-09-17T08:58:05.472+10:002020-09-17T08:58:05.472+10:00The tissue paper was just one layer for texture. I...The tissue paper was just one layer for texture. I used 2 layers of newsprint for the first layers (once dry you can check if it's strong enough for your liking), then add the tissue paper for texture.Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-9542844375722920852020-09-17T02:32:15.823+10:002020-09-17T02:32:15.823+10:00How many layers of tissue paper did you put on to ...How many layers of tissue paper did you put on to get your tree finished? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-8541835471412701502020-09-16T12:04:26.110+10:002020-09-16T12:04:26.110+10:00I placed a tape measure on the floor from the left...I placed a tape measure on the floor from the left side of the tree to the right side in a semi circle, and it measured 143cm, and tree gets smaller in diameter as it rises. Our ceiling are 2.4 m high and it goes right up to the ceiling. I'd suggest drawing a line on the floor with something erasable like chalk, or with tape so you can see how big the sitting area would be inside of the tree to customise it to what you're after. Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-51484891060922001022020-09-16T11:35:51.898+10:002020-09-16T11:35:51.898+10:00Thank you so much! I have one more question. What ...Thank you so much! I have one more question. What are the approximate dimensions of the completed tree?Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856761244003781199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-63920241508479646632020-09-14T12:49:44.673+10:002020-09-14T12:49:44.673+10:00Hi Suzanne! First of all, the lights are just fair...Hi Suzanne! First of all, the lights are just fairy lights attached to the ceiling with tiny removable 3M hooks. Please visit the other links at the bottom of the post for extra pictures and info. I made the little holes by first cutting holes in the chicken wire and then using masking tape and cardboard to make the shape, and then paper mache-ing over them. The tissue paper was just paper mache'd on as the last layer, it may be helpful to brush your 'glue' on first then place the tissue paper on, then paint another layer of glue over with a wide soft brush. I hope that helps!Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-38089390027368591892020-09-14T12:01:32.279+10:002020-09-14T12:01:32.279+10:00Hi Michelle, lovely!! Art supply stores sell "...Hi Michelle, lovely!! Art supply stores sell "butchers paper" that people use for life drawing- it's pretty cheap. Then again a cheap store might have something similar. Though I'd cut out the bother and just use regular newsprint, it's just I had some of this other stuff in storage! Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-42329620161088266062020-09-13T06:45:05.780+10:002020-09-13T06:45:05.780+10:00I love everything about this!! I’m doing a fun “en...I love everything about this!! I’m doing a fun “enchanted fairy forest” for my daughter’s birthday and making smaller versions of chicken wire framed trees/bushes is ideal!! Where did you get the newsprint paper??MichelleMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795080840333679392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-46934319057614343042020-09-13T00:48:50.186+10:002020-09-13T00:48:50.186+10:00This tree is awesome and I am hoping to replicate ...This tree is awesome and I am hoping to replicate it in my granddaughter's room. I have several questions. How did you add the chandelier in the tree? And how did you attach the tissue paper? I'm not sure how you made the holes with the cardboard. Could you elaborate? Thank you so muchSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01856761244003781199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-13014348150144054692020-09-07T05:32:06.395+10:002020-09-07T05:32:06.395+10:00Soooo lovely. Just discovered your site from Pinte...Soooo lovely. Just discovered your site from Pinterest and I’m enjoying all of your great projects. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382139546427205966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7251866191984540336.post-323001626133767112020-08-27T09:09:48.830+10:002020-08-27T09:09:48.830+10:00Hi Anonymous, check out the links in the bottom of...Hi Anonymous, check out the links in the bottom of the post so you can see the size of chicken wire I used, the links point to the other two posts I did for this tree. It was probably the largest size you can get, but smaller gauge would work too. Depending on how strong you want it you could also double up layers of wire if you wanted to. It's pretty easy to bend when you're using thick gloves, as you want to bend the edges over so no sharp bits are sticking out. I hope this helps! :)Jules Maddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03909206795559255014noreply@blogger.com