Trunk
The trunk structure is replicated using a bamboo skewer about 20cm long. The skewer was soaked in hot water and then bent slightly to give the impression of a heavy canopy. The skewer was then wrapped in masking tape, different areas of the trunk were given a different thickness according to my observations of real palms in nature. Please note, this will not be the final texture! The masking tape is used only to build up thickness at different parts of the trunk.
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Fronds
Please watch as I magically turn this ficus benjamina leaf into a stunning replica of a palm tree frond!
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Coconuts/seeds
To replicate coconuts or other similar palm seeds, coriander seeds are the perfect material to use.
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I hope that you will find this thread interesting as I explain how I make palm trees in 1:35 scale. Any questions or comments, I would love to here your thoughts!
Chas