Magnolia tree

I have wanted to make a magnolia tree ever since I started learning how to model trees but I didn't think I had the material to do the leaves correctly or the skill to make the leaves from scratch. I found a compromise, I am using a preserved foliage with big 4 petal leaf that I cut individually (yes INDIVIDUALLY) into the shape and size I wanted and it came out pretty good even if it did take the better part of last year to finish the cutting.

I had the woman who cuts my palm fronds design a laser cut magnolia flower which came in last week and here is the results...
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I am thinking of selling them and some of the pines if there is any interest let me know, otherwise look for them on eBay, I have had pretty good success with all of the typical outdoor trees I list and some of the tropical ones sell here or there but not as much interest in those, I guess there are not many dollhouse or miniature collectors into tropical scenes!

Im amazed every time I see your creations, but this really does look like a little magnolia tree! Great job as usual!

A wonderful tree Phil Great work (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)): (o)):

It is a woderful piece! Incredible also all the dedication and work you've given to this tree.
I hope you can find an owner to this magnificent work,

Thanks I'm glad you like it, I am really happy with this one so now I'm starting on the frame of the second one.

Roger wrote:

It is a woderful piece! Incredible also all the dedication and work you've given to this tree.
I hope you can find an owner to this magnificent work,

This one found a home... Right here! It took so long to make I'm not letting it go but I have found a way to cut and shape the leaves much faster so I will make the next one and see what amount of time I have invested in it so I can see if it will be sellable.

thats awesome

Goodness, that is gorgeous Phil!! It looks so lifelike.

It's an awesome tree Phil I would love to fall asleep one afternoon under it

thank you

Philter4 wrote:

Thanks I'm glad you like it, I am really happy with this one so now I'm starting on the frame of the second one.

Roger wrote:

It is a woderful piece! Incredible also all the dedication and work you've given to this tree.
I hope you can find an owner to this magnificent work,

This one found a home... Right here! It took so long to make I'm not letting it go but I have found a way to cut and shape the leaves much faster so I will make the next one and see what amount of time I have invested in it so I can see if it will be sellable.

Oh, so it found the perfect home.

It's beautiful, Phil! I love magnolia trees.

-KRistie

Wow! its stunning!
congratulations!!!

Very Cool (o)):

Great scale model Phil, really like the intricate details and obvious time consuming effort put into this.

Phil, it is gorgeous. My favorite tree of all time. If you do decide to make another one, it will have a very, very happy home here. That is one that I would love to try to attempt to make, but haven't tried yet. I look and look for the perfect leaves for one, but can't ever seem to find any locally that would work. Your turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Hello fellow tree maker.
I really admire your work its very detailed and real.
I need some advice.
On making leafs on trees that can with stand two six year old humans
I'm currently using random plastic plants.
Any hints or tips?

goatherder wrote:

Hello fellow tree maker.
I really admire your work its very detailed and real.
I need some advice.
On making leafs on trees that can with stand two six year old humans
I'm currently using random plastic plants.
Any hints or tips?

I sent you a PM