40" Inch Silver Gilded Manzanita 1 Simulated Branch (minimum order is 2 pcs.)
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Picture shows one branch painted brown on the right and the same branch in silver on the left. The drinking glass is in the photo to help you gauge the size in relation to a typical object. These branches are currently shipping in the time frame described in the top of the product information.
Use These dreamy, Surreal Manzanitas to make a 3.5' - 5' tall tree. These faux branches are available in a gorgeous, deep Brown Onyx (for a more natural look) and a modern Jet Black for making a "crystal tree". Unbelievable for Winter Wonderland, Fairytale or Cinderella theme events and superb for any type of wedding decor. Superb for Event Planners, decorators and florists since they can be used again and again. Prices are per branch. Why Best to Use Two or Three? Artificial branches are not arranged on the trunk in a 3 dimensional manner (branches coming out in all directions from all angles), which means in most cases you will need to use 2 - 3 branches together for a symmetrical look. Two branches makes a wider arrangement and three, even wider and fuller with more arranging possibilities. One branch alone would look horizontal or "flat" (not wide from all anglews). This is especially true if branches are open their widest and if nothing symmetrical (such as a floral arrangement) is at the bottom or base. How to Use One Branch Alone We HAVE seen one branch arrangements done by florists and event planners using our fine branches. They usually look best in conjunction with orchids, roses or other flowers at the base. They basically create a regular arrangement in a container or cylinder at the bottom, insert one branch in the center and then hang a few mor flowers up the branch and up in the branch. With the addition of a few crystal ropes hanging down, from the branches, a lovely centerpiece is created using just one branch. In this case, we suggest closing the branch a little instead of open it's widest. This way it does not look so wide from the front and back and narrow from the sides. You lose some width but gain a more natural, pleasing appearance. Shipping Benefit of Artificial over Real If purchasing many for centerpieces, these chic, faux branches ship at a fraction of the cost of the same quantity and size of REAL branches because they can squeeze together, making for more fitting in the box and saving you UPS shipping cost money. Product Use Branches can be shaped, extended out, in, down or up. The tiny upper parts of the branches are flexible and cannot support heavy items, but can hold chords, paper, leaves or flowers, birds, butterflies, etc. Larger parts are firm and can hold 1', 2' or even 3' (1 yard) crystal ropes or other heavier items. Dimensions Dimensions when open approx. 3.5'feet tall (42" inches*) and width approximately 24" - 30" inches* if fully extended outward. All dimensions are approximate. Comes to You COMPACT & Tightly Closed, not Open Wide You will receive them tightly closed, approximately 1/4 of their actual size, to make for a smaller shipping box. Our branches are not "rubber", but the outer coating holding the paint/color is latex. There are some cheap branches out there that can't hold the weight of crystals, but ours (as our pictures prove) can. These are the best artificial branches you will find anywhere. Shipping Benefit of Artificial over Real If purchasing many for centerpieces, these chic, faux branches ship at a fraction of the cost of the same quantity and size of REAL branches because they can squeeze together, making for more fitting in the box and saving you UPS shipping cost money. Safety/Liability Benefit of These over Metal Trees Metal trees have heavy, sharp branches and weight distribution is throughout the tree (instead of at the bottom). Metal trees being knocked over (by pulling the table cloth, bumping the table) or otherwise falling over can cause injury to guests. Enough said. Handling Ability of Artificial over Real Real manzanitas are bulkier and can't compress, making them harder to store and transport. These artificial trees and branches are light, the wide, outer branches can be shaped inward for compact transport and you can fit more in a box or vehicle. How to Use Them To Make Centerpiece Trees For a crystal tree, use two, or better still, 3 branches intertwined together to make one symmetrical tree. 3 branches make a more symmetrical centerpiece than two since branches are relatively flat on one side. If using two, do not place them back to back, but intertwine them together with branches from one coming through branches of the other. This forms a more tree like appearance than laying them back to back. If placing them back to back though, arrange the branches of each, outwards in the opposite direction. Once you decide on the arrangement and shape, simply secure them with decorative stones in a tall cylinder or tall vase, or permanently plant them in a low container, planter or even inexpensive, spray painted terra-cotta pots using a non-toxic plaster from the craft store. These branches caan hold loose crystals dangling from ribbon or chord or 1', 2' or even 1 yard long crystal chains hung on thicker parts of branches. iF hanging 1 yard chains, just hang them from the thicker parts of the branches. Unbelievable for Winter Wonderland, Fairytale or Cinderella theme events and superb for any type of wedding decor. They are not supposed to look ordinary, but "surreal" or dream-like and they deliver. To achieve the height you desire and some weight, add decorative white or colored rocks, colored decor glass or sand to the vase and place the branches near the top for the most height. With a 24" tall vase or cylinder, once you add these approximately (40" nearly 3.5') branches, you can even have a full 4.5' - 5' Foot tall tree (as tall as the crystal and orchid trees shown on our decor products pages). Use these stunning, dream-like branches bare in a vase or glass cylinder or adorne them with real or silk orchids, loose crystals on ribbon, decor leaves or some of our Fairytale theme decor garlands or large, colorful fairytale butterfiles. The possibilities are endless, let your dreams be your guide. Branches can hold lightweight items such as flowers, vines, leaves, ornaments, etc. Note, if using ropes of crystal, hang them on the thicker parts of the branch. They can hold our standard 1' lengths of crystal, 2 linked together to form a 2' rope or even 3' ropes of fine crystal. As with ANY tree centerpiece, real wood, artificial or metal, care should be used if hanging votives since you are dealing with fire. As with real trees, you do not hang candles anywhere near any branch, but far below the lowest branch (see Preston Bailey's real tree projects shown on our site). Wood trees can catch fire as can artificial if one is silly enough to hang the candles close to the branches or trunk of the tree. Anyone who doesn't understand this, probably shouldn't be trusted with matches! Most venues do not want flames on tables these days, so we suggest (no matter what type centerpiece, including real, artificial and even metal, that you use flickering, amber flame, battery candles). Any real or artificial trees should be heavily weighted inside your planter or base to avoid falling over. Our compound works wonderfully and can also secure rocks into position so that branches or rocks cannot shift or move apart. Note: metal trees can tip if table-cloth is pulled or if table is bumped since the tree weight can't be adjusted as with using a planter or vase with rocks inside, etc.) Metal trees have heavy, sharp branches which can injure as well as dump candles onto table or guests. Any event planner or florist using candles with real flame should request a signed liability waiver since even metal trees with candles can cause fires. Our branches are not "rubber" or "plastic" through and through, but are made of a hard, firm foam resin from the bottom and up through the thicker parts of the branches. The inner core of the narrower branches is plastic. The outer coating holding the paint/color is latex. There are some cheap branches out there that can't support the weight of crytals or much else, but ours (as our pictures show) can. They are the best non-wood manzanita branches you will find anywhere. They are so well designed, they are absolutely the best made artificial branches on the market. However, they are not real. If you want them to look absolutely real or indistinguishable from real, then you need to buy real branches. These branches are designed to be a foundation for hanging your decorations such as orchids or crystals. They are not meant to be real, natural branches, but reminiscent of real branches. Jet black is fantastic for a black tie or black and white event and in dim lighting, looks almost like a shadow of a tree, a fine framework or foundation for the crystals or flowers which are the focus. These branches are actually made of a type of hard foam resin with a latex-like material covering the branches and forming the tips of the tiny branches. They appear hard from top to bottom. The larger branches and trunk are firm and wired inside. Larger branches have some moderate "shape-ability" when done carefully. This allows you to raise, lower, move in or out, the larger branches slightly. Do not over-bend or you can cause damage or breaking. If you damage a branch, you can repair and re-paint the damaged area or the whole branch (unlike with real manzanitas). Hang crystals, crystal chains or other heavier items only at the bases of each branch (not at the tips). The tips of the branches are soft and flexible and can only hold lighter items such as real or silk flowers). Thicker parts of the branches are wired and firm for holding heavier items. If not hanging real orchids, but you intend to create a crystal tree reminiscent of Crystal Tree Project #1 (the one with the long ropes of crystal), separate each 2 foot chain into 2 chains and hang them from the bases of the branches. You won't be able to hang as many chains on these artificial branches as on real branches, but fewer chains, spread further apart will still create stunning centerpieces or focal trees. Crystal Trees are Hot Unbelievable for Winter Wonderland, Fairytale or Cinderella theme events and superb for any type of wedding decor. Great for Event Planners, decorators and florists since they can be re-painted different colors, repaired, re-used again and again unlike real branches which lose branches over time and are difficult to handle and store. Spray-Paintable for Matte or Natural Colors Prices are per branch. They can be used as is or you can spray paint antique gold, brownish-bronze, tan, brown, white, whatever color you want using any versatile, multi-purpose surface spray paint that states it adheres well to various materials. Dimensions approx. 40" (nearly 3.5' tall) and width approximately 24" - 30" inches* fully extended outward. All dimensions are approximate. |
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40" Inch Silver Gilded Manzanita 1 Simulated Branch (minimum order is 2 pcs.)
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