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Grand Natural Products Attention to accuracy and detail
In order to achieve realistic structure and textures, the trees have minimal twisting. Instead, a mass of wire is molded and shaped with custom made splints, molds, and retainers. With high heat, it is then fused solid. Tin and lead are applied to the surface and carefully heated to achieve the color and texture of the bark. The tree is firmly anchored into the rock with a taproot. Appropriate development of the branchlets is made to shape the crown. A signed metal plaque is attached to the rock. The tree and rock are sealed with a clear resin to retard oxidation. In some cases, a hygroscopic oxidizer is applied to the base and crevasses of the trunk to facilitate the formation of a green "moss" over time. Under wet conditions, the terminal branchlets will develop a patina in time. If kept dry, the bright copper will gradually become a woody brown color.

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America
Tree Details "America" The crown of this spruce shows a charred and shattered stump left by a ligntening strike.

Apple Tree
Tree Details Apple Tree This apple tree shows a short, thick trunk with strong roots and a large cleft.

Clump of Birches
Tree Details Tree Details Clump of Birches The clump of birches consists of two trees, side by side with sinuous intertwining roots.

Cedar by the water’s edge
Tree Details Cedar by the water’s edge has a trunk that arches over the water with roots reaching into the water even as they firmly cling to the shore.

Monterey Cypress
Tree Details Monterey Cypress The Monterey Cypress displays a twisted and contorted split trunk, with undulating bark lines revealing its historical struggle.


 Optional Patina Treatment
Optional Patina Treatment
Tree Details Patinas Any of the trees can be presented with a green patina on the outer branches or needles. This may be desired for trees exposed to weather, or even indoors, especially on the conifers


 Optional Green Stone
Optional Green Stone Optional Green Stone Optional Green Stone Green peridot and green quartz can be requested.

Grand Natural Products
Grand Natural Products