Colored Leaves gr.3 - Autumn Oak

Colored leaves, grade 3, autumn oak

Leaves are the material that turns a tree into a tree. A bare armature of wire or natural twigs looks like a winter skeleton without them. This material is grade 3 in coarseness and in the shade of autumn oak, that is a subdued brown with a golden cast. The loose particles are applied into glue and can also be used as fallen leaves on the ground, which tends to be the most rewarding detail of a whole scene.

Use

• foliage on trees and shrubs made of wire or natural twigs
• fallen leaves on the ground, at the foot of a tree and in a ditch
• autumn scenery on dioramas and vignettes
• model railways and architectural models

Work tips

First coat the tree armature with PVA glue and either sprinkle the leaves onto it or dip it into the material. Do not put the leaves on evenly: the crown should have gaps through which the sky shows, otherwise it looks like a green or brown balloon. An autumn tree is moreover not one color, so mix two or three shades. On the ground under the tree leave the layer thicker at the trunk and thinner further away. Grade 3 coarseness matches smaller scales according to the manufacturer, where larger particles would look unnatural.

Who the material is for

• builders of dioramas with autumn scenery
• model railway and architectural modelers
• makers of trees from wire and natural materials
• anyone who makes fallen leaves on the ground

The material is supplied loose, for further work. Glue and a tree armature are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.