Make this DIY Weeping Willow Tree for Jaw-Dropping Terrain!

I'm back! Here's a little weeping willow tree tutorial to start the year off :)
Thanks guys!
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NOTE: I'm going to keep my patreon shut down for now. I'll make a public post if and when I open it up again though!
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Creator links:
Frond flocking idea from @sparky107107
Original wire tree idea from @TheTerrainTutor
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Tools and Materials:
Note that all links below are Amazon affiliate links. I receive a small commission on anything ordered through my links (even if you buy something other than the item linked) at no additional cost to you. Thanks in advance! :)
Crafting:
22 gauge floral wire (16") - amzn.to/4aRQCY5
Wire snips - amzn.to/4aUTyTH
PVA glue - amzn.to/3ShgnJZ
Baby diapers - amzn.to/48YwJwJ
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Baking soda - amzn.to/41XKsBm
Baby powder - amzn.to/3HlpHWQ
Modge podge - amzn.to/423BnHw
Air brush - amzn.to/3tX9K6f
Tamiya flat brown paint - amzn.to/3vy5RoB
Makeup brushes - amzn.to/47xlSbH
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Brad nails (18 gauge, 3/4") - amzn.to/48TJg4f
Needle nose pliers - amzn.to/48Rtk2y
Thumb tacks (alternative to nails/wood) -
Cotton thread - amzn.to/4247TsP
Masking tape - amzn.to/48wFkqv
Sponge brush - amzn.to/3Sm7S0l
Brown paper - amzn.to/3Hl14tj
Scenic express superleaf - www.sceneryexpress.com/MEDIUM...
Liquitex matte medium - amzn.to/422x5Qk
Spray bottle - amzn.to/3UjyFvJ
AK Fix superglue and accelerator - amzn.to/3U8IZWW
Small pots - amzn.to/3U8IZWW
Film and lighting:
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SL60w studio light amzn.to/3RiABQi
Soft box with grid attachment amzn.to/3TkhFm1
C stand amzn.to/3AVcS31
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Music:
Falconer - Swamp Shack
Falconer - Desperado
Alex Mastronardi - Big Greasy
Ikoliks - The Western Wind
Alon Peretz - The Hard Way
Nick Poss - Ace High
Alex Grohl - Beer House
Richard Farrell - Ain't looking Back (Instrumental)
D Fine us - Howling at the Moon
Attribution:
3D model - "The Swordman" (skfb.ly/opsvX) by SomeDude is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution (creativecommons.org/licenses/b...)
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Wire Armiture
04:07 - DIY Fibre Paste
06:08 - Paint
07:00 - Frond Box
08:39 - Fronds
10:28 - Sealant
11:46 - Bundles
13:39 - Assembly
11:41 - Trimming
15:11 - Glamour
15:54 - lol

[@oliverbund9642]

Amazing. Nice Job. This is artwork. Greetings from Germany 👍💪🌲

[@jamfjord]

I just saw this video pop up on my feed and clicked instantly - something I love about your videos is that you share more than most about your iterations and own learning in the process of making truly awesome models. Happy to see you back and hope life has treated you well in the interim. All the best :)

[@Jarenneale]

I absolutely love how you leave in the thought making process of builds like this! Most videos make it seem like they have everything figured out from the start when in reality the process is a lot more complex organic like you’ve shown! ❤

[@beckymurphy4714]

"I stop to see a weeping willow/crying on his pillow..." Came for the tutorial, subbed for the Wilhelm Scream. The thread technique could be used to make hanging plants like Wisteria for dollhouse or model horse dioramas.

[@monsvillerailways5736]

Great job What an awesome willow tree. Happy Modelling Mon from down under

[@Karlmakesstuff]

Yay, new fancy tree video from Geordie! That paste looks cool, tried making trees this way in the past (yes, they really are stabby) but I never found a satisfying coating for them. The fronds look great too!

[@felixculpa6240]

"try and catch me howlin' at the moon" . Perfect!

[@forgingaheadinart]

Well done!! You not only came back after a break. You came back in a big way!!! That tree is beautiful and sets my mind to racing with ideas!!! Your tutorials are top tier stuff!! Thank you for this video!! WELCOME BACK!!!!!

[@Anirudh-ji4ww]

loved your tattoo saying "Adhuna"

[@CCMinis]

This willow is so weeping I could cry. Excellent work Geordie, hope you have been well!

[@Geordiecrafts]

Thanks Nick! Glad to be crafting again :) hope you've been doing well too!

[@Magurae]

I love how you hide in plain sight what type of „model“ kept you busy. Congratulations 🎉

[@richardhodson721]

Thank you for such an informative video. Love your presentation. Just watch all of your videos and am looking forward to seeing what comes next. Richard

[@markgonzales]

2,000 extra points for using the Wilhelm. 🤟🏾

[@i_am_adje]

Glad for all the Canadian references even with the unseasonably warm year! I use the heat pump trick all the time!

[@kickassmailorder9095]

I cant decide what is more impressive, your crafting, or your B Roll! Fantastic work!

[@CorruptedQuill]

super coool method, and i love the box idea for making the vines

[@MiniQuest64]

Here we go again!!! Good to have you back, Geordie!

[@saltfreegamer]

Awesome build! Also, love the shots of Canadian winter. Insulated rubber boots ftw!

[@jodezero]

Very cool. Came out looking great. Have to check out more of your videos

[@thomasdecker7631]

Very good to see you back. I've enjoyed (and learned a lot from) your videos in the past. My model railroad will have a farmhouse scene that screams for one of these in the front yard. So let's see- .138"=1 foot x 40=5.520" or about 140 mm.

[@carrie4910]

Very, VERY cool!

[@user-pj5xq7yy6l]

You are finally back!

[@ChrispyP]

This is so well made as per usual! Fantastic video, thanks for putting in so much time to deliver us this crafting wisdom!

[@kylies9635]

Canadian humour and foibles are the best.

[@watchingthewheelsgoround260]

I would love to see you make a South Florida slash pine. They can grow into cool shapes. Please keep making trees, they are beautiful. 🤩

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

The willow tree looks amazing. My grandson says we'll have to have a go at making one at some point. we've also watched how you make rocks, which is something we may have a go at on our my grandson's 009 model railway he's planning to build soon. He will be posting updates on that when he gets going on his Dylington Model Railway channel. Where he's been filming his model railway, if you get a chance, have a quick look he's doing a great job of filming it. Anyway, we've just subscribed.....cheers James 🙂👍

[@Siriuslyyy]

Amazing! Whomping willow ❤

[@echodelta2426]

This tree is awesome.

[@TomJones0065]

The Cotton Thread is A GREAT IDEA< How bout that idea for Some VINES??? With how you do this, and add small leaves or something like that! I LOVE THIS IDEA, I have to Borrow it, " hehe" you know.. GREAT VIDEO I learnded SUMTHIN!! SAVED IT!!! GREAT WORK!!!

[@Geordiecrafts]

Thanks so much! I plan on doing a vine video soon!

[@user-ol7sm2wr8z]

Geordie, I surprised myself by making that Cherry tree for my wife for christmas.She loved it. Now I have the confidence to make this willow tree. Thanks so much and keep the trees coming. Lots of fun.

[@Geordiecrafts]

Oh that's so lovely to hear! I'm glad it worked well for you 😊😊 Let me know if you have any questions about the willow!

[@user-ol7sm2wr8z]

@@Geordiecrafts Hello again, Am I right to say this willow tree is around 8 -10 inches high.Could it be made to be higher? Thanks, Jim

[@ragozzinehq]

You're back!

[@blaarghwee]

Wow! Can confirm, jaws were dropped. I am creatively stumped atm but I am SO coming back to your trees when I'm out of that hole.

[@Geordiecrafts]

I know the feeling of being in a creative slump. Hopefully it passes and you can enjoy making things again soon! Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@silenttraveler7192]

I give this one a Total - 😮WOW😮

[@mrblack5145]

It looks absolutely gorgeous! I'm happy to see a fresh upload.

[@Tenju96]

I want to make a "willow" cherry tree, so this shape but pink, and... it needs to be something like 1 cm high, and I've started DIY 2 months ago 😆 Your creations are really amazing, it's impressive to see everything you master!! Your videos are informative and funny, I hope you'll feel like doing plenty more, or that you'll have time! You seem to clearly enjoy them 😊

[@GreenvilleGuy]

So glad to see you share some maker results with us again! Welcome back. Two things I took particular notice of: (1) the thread/flock technique (2) The Liquitex for helping to 'seal' flock to material - I struggle sealing flocking to landscape with watered down mod podge - very happy to see this suggestion. Thanks!

[@lofiworkshop]

Weeping Willow is my favourite tree, you really nailed it. Love the project and the video, great editing! Just fantastic.

[@coffey3c]

This is the first time I've seen one of your video's, and I don't know how that's possible since I usually search for video's about how to make trees at least once a month. Regardless, I wanted to tell you what a wonderful job you did on this one. Very impressive and a super result. Anyway, Geordie, i found your techniques absolutely inspiring, and I am definitely going to try this one out.

[@theladyisabelle]

And I want to make this one! Off to haw to make a rock!

[@GiantRobolove]

Once I learn how to open the florist's wire package by hammering on it, I will try this too. If you have tips, please share :) Good to see you back in action!

[@Geordiecrafts]

Haha just give it a few more whacks and it should work eventually 😂 Thanks for stopping by!

[@dawidantosik8632]

Trunk is great. Leaves hidden all your hard work.

[@RichardReads]

This is so cool, going to be using some of these techniques in the future! Thank you for the video!

[@sanyamhiran8922]

Yoooooooo I am sooo happy that you are back I thought you left KZbin And tree looks very nice

[@Slurgical_3D_Terrain_Channel]

Absolutely brilliant :) Thank you for sharing

[@Elfhelm]

Good to see you back!

[@lnrmodels]

Good to see you back - great video!

[@ethobbyshow]

I've just begun watching I can already tell this is gonna be incredible! Glad yo see you crafting again!

[@jacobcarey5147]

Such a great video! You're the best out there! ❤️

[@schottys-diecast]

This is over the threes! 💪 I love it! I love it to see you doing all the steps! Looks fantastic!!!! I think that i have a bit of work in front of me. I need around 20 of them 🤦‍♂️👍🤪 i forgot that you inspired me before a lot of times! Thank you! Please keep going! And all the best for you and your family!

[@dodgydioramas]

Wow! The best model tree tutorial I've come across

[@jasoncampbell4723]

Well I came here cause the last video I saw of you building a tree was freakin awesome and I wanted to see that again! You definitely didn’t disappoint!!! Well done!

[@fimbulkron]

Great to see you again! 🎉

[@reddogterrain]

Wow! That was a lot of work. But worth it. That tree looks fabulous

[@patriciayoung3267]

You got a big LIKE for the use of the Wilhelm Scream. LOL A great video, very helpful and instructive.

[@Geordiecrafts]

I just couldn't help myself with the Wilhelm scream 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

[@WitnessMyMinis]

awesome to have you back, I love the production of your videos, you really make it feel playful and the crafting is as always on point ! great work Geordie :D

[@user-qb1on5is6l]

amazing as always keep up the good work always look forward to see your videos forever a subscriber

[@zestvisions]

Hi Geordie, so nice to have you back! such a great video and a wonderful tree, Happy 2024 :)

[@Geordiecrafts]

Thank you! Same to you! :)

[@chillumaperios1873]

Miss I have to say this build is absolutely mental … brilliant work

[@sparky107107]

wow I like how your tree turned out. super realistic.

[@Geordiecrafts]

Thank you the idea with the threads! I was absolutely stuck on how to move forward when I was trying to come up with a way to make the fronds.

[@sparky107107]

@@Geordiecrafts did you just google, how to make a willow tree to find it ?

[@Geordiecrafts]

@@sparky107107 I looked it up in the youtube search bar! I think something like "diy weeping willow tree", and up popped your video to the rescue haha

[@sparky107107]

@@Geordiecrafts well thank you for the credit,, really do love the finish result you cam up with

[@Geordiecrafts]

@@sparky107107 your tree is great too! And even better, it doesn't take 40 hours of work to make. I have a feeling not many will make my version for that reason 😅

[@MacAttack001]

That tree is absolutely amazing! A lot of work, no doubt, the end result is worth it though!

[@OutdoorsWade]

Amazing videos ! I subbed 😁 Cheers from another 🇨🇦 ... The shot with you in the trees made me laugh hahaha

[@eugenevachon5561]

That is a cool Willow Tree i like it to !!!

[@gamingwithtasir581]

Don't stop making videos i find it out very satisfying 😢

[@samanthalacroix2687]

That is a truly beautiful piece for any table. I am absolutely going to have to make one.

[@itribbits633]

My favourite part of the video was when you cut the wood on something besides the kitchen table

[@Is_This_Really_Necessary]

Best tutorial on making a weeping willow. :)

[@DaneSaysStuff]

Went thru your older vids and what I saw was amazing! Looking forward to future projects!

[@bubbadoom1837]

I'm glad to see you're back! You do good work, and you've been missed!

[@randydobson1863]

hello Geordie Crafts & it's is Randy and i like yours cool Thanks Geordie Crafts Friends Randy

[@sylwitcha5325]

Fantastic job!

[@cerisekappes580]

I’m so happy you are back!!!!! I hope all is well 😊 Beautiful tree build ❤😊❤

[@johnjammet4726]

Geordie is back good start for 2024 !

[@josuevillamar9572]

Stunning! Love it

[@Aliarsonder]

Love it!

[@esbenodgaard1853]

One of the best looking model trees I've ever seen. Good job!

[@gibtsnicht2450]

Wooow👍 Thank you for this super Video. This is a great guide and the weeping willow looks fantastic. 🤗 Bye Frank

[@telanth]

I'm happy to see you back here :). Have a wonderful day.

[@bicskeiz]

Wow, exceptional quality (content and editing too)! Again! You set the exceptations high with the former videos, but Im never dissapointed here. Thanks for this!

[@GatoZenArt-zs6zy]

Woww!! Love your work! So creative! Your tree looks so real! Thanks for sharing! Looking forward for more of your videos! 😊

[@dumpsterfire669]

Just found your channel, I’m so impressed and awed by your work!! Subbed and liked immediately 💕

[@einderha]

Brilliant

[@Javanesetropicalbonsai]

very amazing results👍

[@Paepercuts]

Excellent work! Weeping willows are among the most difficult trees to make in my opinion. I tried doing it with dyed feathers once but I wasn't sold on it. I love your work thanks for sharing!

[@bazzatron9482]

So happy to see another video from you! With those brad nails - the nailgun has a depth adjust next to the trigger. I wonder if you could do that faster by mis-using the depth adjust 😅 Such a good looking tree!

[@Geordiecrafts]

Thanks! I did try that on another piece of scrap and it still went in a bit too far to be usable for this haha. It didn't take too long to hammer them anyway 😊

[@AC-cg3bv]

Epic. End of!

[@chriswilkinson2548]

I sub now, you very good, girl. love your work too, and sense of humor as well. your video editing skills are wow

[@ScottRails]

Wow, what an amazing video, both in content and production. Tree looks amazing too, lol.

[@lisakillz1853]

Awesome thank you

[@markskirby]

I’m so excited to watch this!!!! Happy to see a new project from you :) (I’ve watched it twice)

[@BPCustomCreations]

You are the master of the trees!

[@Rockchala_YT]

This was good thanks, loved the last tree video and already made one of those. Not sure if I can bring myself to making a weeping willow... but if I do I will be back to watch again!

[@e3manu131]

Nice idea 🔝 💡

[@GabisFlyingColours]

Yeeeeey! Gordie made a new video!! 🎉Thanks for sharing ❤

[@charlesking1748]

I think I love this girl.

[@philRminiatures]

What a creative and wonderful work...with nice explanations!👍👍

[@rupertchappelle5303]

excellent! thanks!

[@isaac879]

Wonderful video as always! I'm glad you're back to making thing things!

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Such a wonderful tree..one of my favourites...❤😊

[@kamilfolerzynski730]

Thank you for the inspiration.

[@bernardbuono4042]

Bravo...super tutoriel et surtout belle réalisation, Merci