thebaronn Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 (Original post, in wrong forum)Hello! Before I go crazy with the mini trees I need to decide on what I like best.Here is a picture of the 5 trees I have made so far. Some are regular mini lights and some are LEDs. I am running a poll (hope I do it correctly) to see what everyone's personal preference is. I will have 12 trees total with 3 on the top row, 4 in the middle row and 5 on the bottom.This was the best night picture I could get.Tell me what you think!New part: Well, that was a few hours ago and I had an epiphany and created tree #6! So I took a basic triangle with a 9” base and a height of 2’ then I cut two of these triangles out of ¼” ply wood. I then drilled holes on each triangle (actual only drilled 40 on each side, was doing it on the fly and had 10 lights left over, oh well, rough draft) I attached them using hinges so I could fold them over or change the angle between the sides).It seemed like a good idea, but I think it looks a little lame? I mean I think it looks cool, but not Christmas cool? Like it is too mathematical and not magical? Not to mention is was a PITA!Please let me know what you think!!!Any criticism or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Thank you Attached files Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeldigger Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 I'd Vote for "anything but 6"Seriously though, its hard to go wrong with these little fellas.I mixed LED and minis for a full warm yet colorful look (IMHO)Then I wrapped some ropelight spirals for extra measure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebaronn Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 well, wow, im speechless......and jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeldigger Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 And quite ironically,I am building some similar to your #6 out of disposable cardboard for our parade float this year.Parade is Dec 1 , so I'll be working on the float this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edmundaz Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I love your mini trees with the rope lighting. How did you make them?BenGilbert AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixeldigger Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 These are 5' tall Floral easels. ("Donated" by the local funeral home)I have decorated about 3 1/2 - 4 feet of them, and stuck about 6 inches into the ground for stability, leaving some room underneath.Most people put LOTS of minis lights on small treese, but I opted for less lights, but the key is even spacing.I start at the top with the first string work my way down, trying to keep even spacing, using tie-wraps about once every twist.The second string I loop the opposite way but the same method.The third string I just try to fill in the gaps.In the daytime and up close, they look a little "sparse" but from the road at night it makes IMHO a very nice "tree" effect.The ropelight was just spiraled on afterwards.Each has its own channel, allowing for different effectsfor a higher res image of this pic go to http://www.christmasalabama.com/images/2007/trees_1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Fischer Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 What really is the diff between #1 and #5? Seem very similar...-Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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