How to create a driftwood xmas tree

Create a Driftwood Xmas Tree

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Select an interesting driftwood piece as your main feature

Select an interesting driftwood piece as your main feature

Collect assorted rocks and shells etc. for base

Collect assorted rocks and shells etc. for base

Sort rocks and shells.

Sort rocks and shells.

Place driftwood into mould container and add rocks/shells to hold in place

Place driftwood into mould container and add rocks/shells to hold in place

Mix concrete

Mix concrete

Pour concrete into mould and use a spoon to ensure concrete reaches all areas of mould. Allow to set.

Pour concrete into mould and use a spoon to ensure concrete reaches all areas of mould. Allow to set.

Add any extra limbs or desired features. Use screws and liquid nails to hold in place.

Add any extra limbs or desired features. Use screws and liquid nails to hold in place.

Allow to set

Allow to set

In mould base.

In mould base.

Use a wire brush to roughen or remove any unwanted concrete dags and to expose rocks as a feature

Use a wire brush to roughen or remove any unwanted concrete dags and to expose rocks as a feature

Seal tree with clear lacquer spray

Seal tree with clear lacquer spray

Add desired decorations- shells, wire, driftwood trim, solar lights, tumbleweeds etc

Add desired decorations- shells, wire, driftwood trim, solar lights, tumbleweeds etc

  • Interesting drift wood pieces
  • Plastic pot/container
  • Quick mix concrete
  • Assorted decorations/ lights etc
  • Spray lacquer/clear
  • Rocks and shells
  • Fishing line