How to Make a Flat Jewelry Tree

How to Make a Flat Jewelry Tree<br /><br />A flat jewelry tree is used to display a variety of costume jewelry such as pendants, earrings, brooches, lapel pins, necklaces and bracelets. A pine tree shape is used to encapsulate the jewelry into a dazzling display. The jewelry is encased in a picture frame under glass to insure the jewelry stays in place and is not damaged by the elements.<br /><br />Things Youll Need:Wire cuttersStep 2 Locate the top center and mark. Lightly draw the shape of the pine tree and base, if desired, on the foam core board. The costume jewelry is glued to the edges are just past the line to prevent the line from being seen.<br /><br />Step 3 Remove the backs from all pieces of costume jewelry. Bend and break them off with your hands or a needle nose pliers. Cut the backs off with a wire cutter.<br /><br />Step 4 Arrange the pieces of costume jewelry in the shape of the pine tree. Rearrange the pieces until the tree looks aesthetically pleasing.<br /><br />Step 5 Remove one piece at a time and hot glue it to the foam core surface.<br /><br />Step 6 Outline the outside of the tree with beaded necklaces or chains. Add draping across the front of the tree using the same items.<br /><br />Step 7 Allow the hot glue to dry 1 hour. Place the completed project in the shadow box frame.<br /><br />A jewelry tree takes a large quantity of costume jewelry items to complete. Start watching at the thrift store and garage sales until you have accumulated enough to make the desired tree.<br /><br />Published by Kim Blakesley<br /><br />The passions in my life include education, the arts, home remodeling, woodworking and travel. Due to my eclectic plethora of interests, writing and photography have become two extraordinary outlets of expres. View profile<br /><br />Easy Styrofoam Christmas Tree Designs for Your Table or MantleGet a Styrofoam and use any one of these designs to make a unique miniature Christmas tree for your table or mantle.<br /><br />Related ContentFree Fun Craft Idea : Easy to Make Cardboard Ginkgo Leaf NecklaceCreate a Designer Jewelry Tree for Next to NothingHow to Decorate a Victorian Christmas TreeHow to Make a Miniature Tree and DecorationsHow to Make 3 Victorian Ornaments for Your TreeHow to Make Seasonal Holders for Cards, Photos and MoreWire Jewelry Making Create a Christmas Tree Pin.