Step 3: Assemble Tree
Once you have finished your branches you will want to start assembling the tree.
You will need 3 stem wires (16 gauge) measuring 4 inches each.
Wrap each of the stem wires with floral tape.
Put all three stem wires together and wrap again with floral tape to form the tree trunk.
Attach a star or tree top ornament to the top of the tree trunk using Tacky glue. If you would like to make a natural tree, with no decorations or star, attach one of the four branches from Layer 1 to the top of the stem wire with floral tape. If you prefer to have a star on top, you can discard one of the four branches and replace it with the ornament.
Using floral tape, attach each of the three remaining branches from layer one, one at a time. Bend the branch at a right angle to the stem and place the stem flat against the tree trunk and tape. Circle the branches around the trunk of the tree. Attach them to the very end of the tree trunk (close to star).
Attach the second layer of branches. Leave 1/4" between the first and second layer. Add the branches one at a time, circling around the tree trunk.
Attach the branches of layer 3. Leave 1/4" between second and third layer. Add branches one at a time, circling around the tree trunk. Try to place the branches in the spaces created by the layer above it. This will give you a well rounded tree.
This is how far I have gotten so far. You can see that it starting to look very nice with the three layers.
Tomorrow I will continue building the branches with the remaining layers.
To be continued...
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