Painting in eco-style

Now crafts made from natural materials are in incredible demand in the handicraft market. Eco-style can be found anywhere: at exhibitions, in offices, in residential premises. So why not keep up with current fashion? Today you will learn how to make a beautiful picture from natural materials in an unusual frame.

For work, collect the following materials:

• 4 sticks from tree branches (length 15-25 cm);
  
• 1 floral wire;
  
• wire cutters;
  
• pliers;
  
• scissors;
  
• twine;
  
• heat gun;
  
• juniper branches;
  
• panicles of reeds;
  
• just beautiful branches;
  
• acorns;
  
• Pine cones.

A picture frame can be made from branches of any tree. To make it, prepare 4 sticks up to 25 cm long and 1 floral wire.

Using wire cutters, divide the wire into 4 equal parts.
Arrange the sticks as shown in the photo (to form a rectangular frame).

Connect the ends of the branches at the points of contact with pieces of wire. To fix the structure more securely, use pliers.

This is the kind of frame you should get. All sticks are securely fastened together.

Now the wire needs to be hidden. To do this, take a twine and randomly wrap it around the junction of the branches.

Twine will also be needed to create the base. Take the thread and weave it between the vertical sticks.

Then stretch the twine between the horizontal branches.
The base is ready!

Now it's time for natural materials. Juniper branches with fruits, dry panicles of reeds, large acorns and pine cones will look very beautiful.

Insert a panicle of reeds diagonally across the frame. Weave it between the warp threads. Glue juniper branches on the sides of the panicle. At this stage of work, use a heat gun with silicone.

Fix the twigs and pine cone with hot silicone. And in the very corner, glue acorns and a hat.

All is ready. The painting in eco-style turned out to be restrained, but at the same time very beautiful.

Tie a piece of twine to the top branch and hang your creation on a nail.

Helpful Tips:

the size of the painting depends on the length of the sticks for the frame;

the filling can be easily changed to suit the time of year;

dried flowers, bright berries and even small fruits will look good;

if desired, all elements of the picture can be painted with acrylic paints or special paint can be applied;

Instead of twine, you can use regular knitting threads, jute or satin ribbons.