How to Make Your Artificial Christmas Tree Look More Real?

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Do you want to make your artificial tree look real and fuller? Artificial trees are now available with customization options to a great extent. However, you can put your little effort into it to make it look real at an efficient cost. Let’s view simple tips to turn your artificial tree into a natural one. You can follow the simple directions below in no time.

1) Fluff the Branches

The branches of your artificial tree may look squashed because of being packed in the box for a longer time. The compressed fake long needles and crushed branches make the tree look underwhelming. It would help if you spent some time fluffing the branches and fanning out the tips. So the tree looks fresh and newly formed. You can do it by starting from the bottom branches and working the way up.

2) Shield up the Metal Stand

To give a realistic look, you need to hide the metal stand of the artificial tree. Since the natural tree grows on trunks and stumps, try to conceal all fake elements of your artificial tree. You can create a tree base cover and basket out of wood.

3) Sprinkle the Fake Snow 

Sprinkle your artificial tree with fake snow to make it look natural and spruce the uninspiring branches. You can use spray-on snow to dust on. Make sure to spray the part of the tree where it seems natural. Primarily, you can consider the top of each branch to cover up with snow. 

4) Decorate with a Garland

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Wrap your tree with garland to make it look natural and full. Start from the top to bottom to cover the whole tree. Investing in a bouquet, picking some pine, and spraying artificial greenery will bring a fuller look to the tree. Interpose the branches to provide your tree a balanced look and hide the metal stem completely.

5) Use Real Branches

You can also add in natural pine branches from real trees. It will match the hue of your tree. The natural extensions will work to create a delicate texture and enhance the organic look of the tree. Make sure to maintain some space while adding attachments to avoid the mess in the tree.

6) Add Natural Elements to your Tree

Unnatural elements tend to spoil the look of a real tree. So, avoid adding artificial features like colored lights and sparkly ornaments. Instead, go for filling the gaps with twigs, natural wood, and little garlands formed of cinnamon sticks, pinecones, and berries. Adding natural elements will enhance the authentic look of your tree. 

Take Away

Many individuals prefer artificial trees rather than real ones to save themselves from threats and risks. The artificial tree does not require as much effort and time as the real one so, it is more favorable to pick for the festive season. Even you can find many varieties in artificial trees that look as if they are real. Besides, you can put your little effort into making it look realistic by using the above tips.