Manet tree. DIY coin painting: create an exclusive panel with a money tree. How to make topiary from coins using improvised materials

Interior Design 03.10.2023
Interior Design

They will still be happy to make them DIY money tree. Moreover, this beautiful craft will serve as a wonderful decoration for the interior and, with practice, you can easily make a wonderful gift for your friends and family, giving them either a topiary with banknotes, or a tree whose branches are hung with jingling lucky coins. Our master classes today will tell you five different options for constructing such crafts.

DIY money tree made from coins

Manufacturing process DIY money tree made from coins, which we will consider first, can be called a classic of such bonsai crafts, both bringing financial well-being and decorating the interior. But, despite the elegant and expensive appearance of the craft, we will use simple and accessible materials for the process. What you will need to buy specifically for these are souvenir Chinese coins with a characteristic square hole inside. This is what we will use to decorate the wire branches.


You need to tie pieces of wire (copper, with a standard diameter of 0.3 mm) to a coin, and you don’t have to worry too much about the same length for all the pieces, it’s okay if some are longer and others are shorter, in any case it will even out in progress. To form the branches, we need to sequentially connect five pieces of wire with coins screwed to them. Focus on the photographs that show the process of creating something like this DIY money tree step by step. When you have managed to weave all the coins together (50 pieces were used in our master class) into a dozen branches, you can start decorating them. Thin wire is good for working with square coin holes, but it will not be able to properly support the weight of all five coins at once, so each branch must be strengthened with an additional piece of wire at the base; for this purpose, take material one millimeter thick, fold it in half and this width should be enough for strengthening. We wrap everything together with dark floral tape and connect it into a single trunk. If necessary, we also add thickness to it using copper wire.


The second stage is to form the tree, because now you need to decorate it, create a stand for it. This stage can take up to half an hour, because we will be plastering the base. To do this, make a solution of alabaster, cement and sand, dilute it with water and pour the resulting mixture into a plastic box of a suitable shape, immerse the wire barrel inside and fix it until the mixture begins to set. After 20-30 minutes, remove and begin to shape the trunk. It needs to be given additional volume, for this again take alabaster, plaster, which is used for cement, dilute it with PVA construction glue (or office glue diluted with water), apply this mixture to the trunk, scratching grooves with the material at hand.


Painting can be multi-layered: a layer of bronze paint, a layer of gold paint, acrylic varnish + glitter. You can proudly give the finished product to your friends, telling how powerful it is as a magnet for money, adding other knowledge, for example, about.

DIY money tree: master class

If you weren’t able to buy Chinese coins, and a lot of unnecessary little things have accumulated in your household, then you can use them to make an excellent DIY money tree. Master Class, which we will look at, is precisely distinguished by the use of real, circulating coins, in combination with beautiful, delicate beaded leaves. Creating bead weaving is much more difficult than weaving several dozen leaves according to a standard pattern, using thin wire as the basis for weaving.


Your blanks should be such leaves on legs, and coins of different denominations, the wire on which is fixed in a small drilled hole in the upper part. Drilling metal will be somewhat more difficult than when performing, but here we are talking, rather, about dexterity and the presence of a special thin drill for metal. If no one in your family can dare to do such delicate work, then simply make loops on the wire pieces and glue them to the back of the coins. This is exactly what was done in our case. Again, as in the previous example DIY money tree made from coins, master- the class of which we examined earlier, the assembled barrel needs to be further strengthened by using a thicker, but still quite flexible wire. We thicken the trunk, together with decoration, with a plaster bandage, which is very convenient to wrap from top to bottom, or with its more modern analogue - floral tape.


We insert the base into a glass with unhardened plaster or finishing plaster, since we will not remove the craft after hardening, then initially it is worth choosing a glass that is both elegant and, at the same time, one that you don’t mind. It is convenient to use this method, since it allows you to place additional decor on the surface of the still plastic retainer, for example, another portion of coins, beads, seashells, which, after complete drying, will be securely glued. This way of decorating the interior is an excellent replacement for " " ideas.

DIY money tree photo

The following ideas to create a great talisman are: DIY money tree, photo which you will see below with step-by-step instructions are dedicated to special trees. They do not resemble Japanese bonsai, because these are traditional European topiaries. But the use of coins and banknotes for them as the main and practically the only decoration gives us every right to call them money plants. In the end, it is only our beloved fat woman who deserves this proud title (we remembered about her when studying the issue).


Topiary number one has a classic round shape and a single trunk, a real tree of happiness and good luck. Those who are engaged in this type of crafts know that stores sell round foam plastic blanks for topiary, so as not to have to worry about creating your own. But for this job, a small foam ball (not rubber, as it will need to be pierced to install the base) will work perfectly for you. Select the center of the ball and stick one coin on it. All of them for this work must be of the same denomination, that is, the same size and appearance, this is very important for the overall effect of the finished product. Four more coins are glued slightly overlapping onto the first coin, then, in the next row, you also glue the next eight coins overlapping, moving in a checkerboard pattern. The texture and coating that appears on the ball should remind you of snake scales, or, if you like, a bump. Naturally, having crossed the equator, you will have to reduce the number of elements in the reverse order.


In the opposite center of the ball, leave an empty hole with a diameter of one coin. You will need to pierce it using scissors or a knife to insert the straight stem inside. Additionally, during installation it should be fixed with a layer of transparent silicone glue. To disguise this junction, take a piece of beautiful fabric with a suitable texture, pull it together with thread and form a skirt, which will need to be glued to the base. The other end of the trunk is inserted into a pot with filler, which should be decorated with matching fabric (golden shades). The filler can fix the craft securely (gypsum, plaster) or be temporary.

How to make a money tree with your own hands

The craft that we will consider next is similar to the previous topiary, so the first part of the master class how to make a money tree with your own hands, you can skip. The main difference is that you need to form not one ball with iridescent golden scales, but three.


Continuing the creation of an unusual triple DIY money tree, step by step master class which is in front of you, you can move from the process of decorating the balls to the stage of creating the barrel. For someone who knows how to do it, even a triple barrel will not be a problem. Each consists of three pieces of strong steel wire wrapped with tape. A decorative effect will be provided by twine, which is carefully wound in a dense layer on each trunk, but not from the beginning and not to the end. The beginning is a segment that will be inside the ball of the workpiece and there is no need for twine there and in the same way it is not needed at the ends, which will be woven into one wide trunk.


The connector can be hot glue, which must be applied both to the wire shafts themselves before insertion into the ball, and to the finished joint. If necessary, decorate it with coins or twine. In our example, we also used twine to decorate a flower pot – a topiary stand.

DIY money tree from banknotes

And the last example of topiary - DIY money tree made from banknotes. Since it is difficult to find banknotes that you wouldn’t mind using for crafts, you can get the job done using souvenir banknotes, which in appearance cannot be distinguished from real ones.


In the third example, we probably don’t need to dwell in detail on creating a ball and a leg. It is worth taking a closer look at the process of rolling banknotes. There are two main types in this craft - rolls tied with a piece of twine, and small fans for which the paper is folded like an accordion.


When you have made a sufficient amount of decor, cover the base ball with it (preliminarily paste it with several bills so that there is a single color), using hot glue. It is best to move from top to bottom, then you will calculate the amount of material correctly and maintain the shape of the ball. Additionally DIY money tree from banknotes master- the class we are considering can be decorated with souvenir coins, and with them, complete with a couple of rolls, you can decorate the top of the pot.

This article will tell you the secrets of creating a money tree with your own hands for your home or as a gift.

How to make a money tree with your own hands from banknotes: step-by-step instructions

The money tree is a powerful talisman for the home, which will definitely bring prosperity and prosperity to its owners, allowing positive energy to enter the living space, attracting money.

Money talismans are different. This can be a living crassula tree (popularly called the “money tree” and its uses are not only decorative, but also medicinal), it must be surrounded with red thread, and a real coin is placed at the bottom of the pot. A handmade talisman is also suitable - topiary or figurine.

Most often, crafts in the form of a tree are made from banknotes. Real money, of course, has great “magic”, but even artificial ones (souvenir bills) are suitable, because they are a symbol of well-being.

Exists some of the most common ideas for making a talisman from banknotes and every day inventive masters come up with new ones. In any case, you will need a base for the tree, its foundation, so to speak. It could be a pot in which you secure the trunk using glue, plasticine or clay.

You will need it pipe or real tree branch in order to make a trunk. But you will form the crown of the tree from the bills themselves. To do this, you can use a foam base, which can easily be bought for pennies at a craft store. There they come in different sizes and shapes.

Money tree ideas from banknotes:

A variant of the money talisman is a fat woman, decorated with banknotes rolled into a tube.
A simple version of the “money tree” - decorating a real branch with banknotes in the form of flowers
Miniature “money tree” made of wire with souvenir miniature bills
"Money Tree" and other souvenirs made from gold coins

"Money tree" of coins and bills and coins in a pot


Unusual “money tree” with bills and coins
Banknotes on a foam base can be attached using paper clips or needles
Lush “money tree” on a foam base made from 1000 ruble bills
“Money tree” of bills and coins in the shape of a sunflower

Lush unusual “money tree” made from miniature souvenir bills


A beautiful “money tree” made from a variety of banknotes from around the world The easiest way to make a spectacular “money tree” is to roll the bills into a cone

INTERESTING: Another popular way to make a “money tree” is to embroider it with a cross on a special fabric and then decorate it with banknotes and other elements. This amulet can be hung on the wall like a picture.


Embroidered "money tree" decorated with dollar bills
Embroidered “money tree” decorated with ruble bills

Embroidered "money tree" decorated with bills and coins

Money tree - money topiary

Do “money talisman” in the form of topiary- the most common type of craft that attracts wealth and well-being to the home. Topiary looks like a small tree growing from a pot. This tree must have a lush crown of a round or other shape (cone, heart, oval, etc.) All materials for topiary can be purchased in a craft store.

You will need:

  • Potty– it is desirable that it be a miniature flower pot made of clay or ceramics (heavy, because the craft needs to be stable). Give preference to a beautiful painted pot in advance, or purchase a clean pot that you can decorate yourself.
  • Tree trunk- this can be a wooden stick, a tube-sleeve from cling film or parchment (look in the kitchen), a real tree branch (crooked or straight), a pencil and much more. As a rule, the trunk should be covered with a layer of paint or glue, and then wrapped with canvas thread (called “brushwood”, sold in household stores or craft departments).
  • Styrofoam ball– it’s easy to buy in the arts and crafts department. It is not expensive and has several size options (small, medium, large). The ball is very light and easy to work with: any material is attached with needles or glue.
  • Various decorative elements– they are necessary in order to decorate the finished product and give it an aesthetic appearance: corrugated paper, colored paper, decorative coins, flowers, insects, ribbons and much more.

“Money trees” in the form of topiary are talismans of prosperity for the home:


“Money tree” in the form of topiary - a creative approach

"Money tree" decorated with flowers made from banknotes
Several types of “money tree” made from coins: painted from bologna
Topiary made from rolled up banknotes and Chinese “lucky” coins Unusual money tree made from coffee beans and coins
Different types of money tree topiary

DIY money tree made from dollars

Step-by-step creation of a “money tree” from dollars (or other bills):

  • : pot, trunk, plaster base, plastic ball, souvenir bills and glue (hot, rubber or instant drying).
  • First of all the trunk should be prepared. To do this, a stick or twig is covered with glue and wrapped with decorative thread or ribbon. You can simply open it with acrylic paint, which is not washed off with water.
  • After preparing the barrel, he secured in a pot. Place a plastic ball on the stick and secure it. After this, insert the stick into the pot and secure it. For these purposes, you can use a gypsum base, which will dry and become a kind of “foundation”. Or simply stick a stick into the plasticine, press it to the bottom of the pot, and fill the rest of the space with drainage, decorative or real pebbles.
  • Prepare the bills for gluing. To do this, roll them into a cone. The sharp corner of the cone should be pressed with your fingers and turned to one side so that this part is glued.
  • Banknotes should be glued with powerful and “fast” glue so that they do not have the opportunity to become deformed or quickly detach from the base.
  • The finished tree with banknotes can be additionally decorated with other elements optionally from a craft store.

How to twist a cone out of a banknote for a “money tree”?
Instead of a cone, you can twist a banknote into a butterfly

DIY money tree as a wedding gift: congratulations on the gift

It's no secret that Engi is the best wedding gift. But what if this gift is presented in an unusual way? A banal envelope with banknotes no longer surprises anyone, does not give joy and pleasant memories. Beautiful An alternative to an envelope or postcard would be topiary or a “money tree.”

Such a gift you can make it yourself by rolling real banknotes, not souvenirs. This must be done carefully so as not to spoil the money - it is best to twist it into a tube and tie it on a thread. Such a gift should be presented solemnly and so that everyone can appreciate your originality. Don’t be shy about choosing special poems and congratulations to literally “charge” your gift with positive energy.

Options for a “money tree” for a wedding gift:

Tree with dollars as a wedding gift


“Money tree” in the form of embroidery with banknotes attached Real money tree with banknotes as a wedding gift “Money tree” made from real coins as a gift for newlyweds Tree decorated with flowers made from real banknotes
An unusual way to give money to newlyweds

How to present a “money tree” to newlyweds, in what words:

This day is wonderful and important
I want to congratulate you with a gift.
I am not afraid of this symbol of trouble,
With it you will be both full and sweet!

My gift is not simple,
There is power in it
A bright gold coin
It will increase your property!

The money tree can be magical
Bring you joy, prosperity and luck.
I give you a sincere gift from my soul
May it give you happiness, love and inspiration!

The best gift is, of course, a contribution,
Cash contribution for great development.
My gift to you is a treasure tree,
Find bills and coins in it!

I want to give you a money tree,
Not simple, golden, with a little secret.
You put it at home and store it carefully,
It will be a joy to give it to you both in winter and in summer!

DIY money tree as an anniversary gift: congratulations on the gift

You can give a “money tree” not only for a wedding, but also for any other occasion. For example, for an anniversary. With your gift you will wish the hero of the day prosperity and happy, “well-fed” days. In addition, your gift will “hide” a real amount of money, as they say, “for a rainy day.”

Give a gift with beautiful congratulatory words:

Anniversary, what a date! We urgently need to congratulate
Kiss, wish for prosperity and give gifts!
I give you a tree with a bright red ribbon,
Let my surprise please you with every branch!

I will give you an unusual tree as a gift,
Prosperity and well-being are hidden in it.
I wish you happiness, monetary, personal,
Let only the best accompany you in life!

I give you a simple gift -
Bouquet of wishes and banknotes.
May grace be with you
May every day be filled with joy!

Happy anniversary, dear, receive a gift!
The tree is magical, “rich”, happy.
May your every new day be cheerful, bright,
You, my dear, will live well and beautifully!


“Money tree” is a good anniversary gift

DIY money tree as a birthday gift: congratulations on the gift

“Money Tree” is an unusual gift for any birthday. You can beautifully present any amount of money in an original way.

Congratulatory words:

I congratulate you, my friend, on your birthday,
Accept a tree as a gift, not just a tree of money!
May it give you the best moments,
You keep it and spend the bills very carefully!

How much I want to say
Only on your birthday,
I will give you my humble gift
I plant: “What a tree of happiness!”

Accept my sincere gift,
After all, this is handmade
And this tree is magical:
There is prosperity in it, joy, care!


Unusual “money” tree as a birthday gift You can give a “money tree” for your birthday

DIY money tree as a gift for the New Year: congratulations on the gift

You can give your loved ones a money tree for the New Year holidays - this is a good and original gift that will be remembered for a long time.

Congratulatory words:

The Christmas tree is sparkling,
And under it is my cash gift,
There is wealth hidden in this tree,
Be content, rich and serene!

May this symbol bring you good luck,
It will open many happiest roads.
Let the money tree solve your problems,
He will give you something that he couldn’t buy for himself!

A beautiful tree is a lucky talisman for you,
It will give you a lot of joy, goodness, and prosperity.
There is a hidden power in him that will throw the whole world at his feet,
A secret that will bring you only the best!


An unusual New Year's gift - a “money” tree

How to make a money tree with your own hands from coins: step-by-step instructions

How to make a tree out of coins:

  • Prepare all necessary materials: pot, trunk, plaster base, plastic ball, real or souvenir coins.
  • At first the trunk should be prepared. To do this, a stick or twig is covered with glue and wrapped with decorative thread or ribbon.
  • After preparing the barrel, he secured in a pot. Place a plastic ball on the stick and secure it. Secure the stick in the pot.
  • The plastic base ball is covered with glue(not completely). Quickly glue the coins by smearing them with glue on one side. You should not completely glue the coin, as it will leave “gaps” and the craft will not look neat.

Money tree made from coins in a cup instead of a pot

DIY money tree made from beads

You can make a money tree not only from bills and coins. Souvenirs made by hand from beads are extremely popular.

What is important in creating a “money tree” from beads:

  • The color of the wood plays an important role! Since you are creating an amulet and talisman for your home, choose “money colors”: green, gold or red.
  • Making a tree is not difficult: You will need thin copper wire and a lot of beads (watch the video).
  • Enhance the magical properties of wood Additional decoration will help - Chinese coins, which attract money and prosperity. You can buy them in craft stores.
  • The finished tree should be planted in a miniature pot., at the bottom of which you should put a coin with the number 5 (5 or 5 kopecks, 5 rubles, 5 cents, etc.).

Beaded “money tree” options:

Green "money" tree made of beads
Golden “money” tree made of beads A large “money” tree made of coins and beads - a talisman for the home
"Money tree" bonsai made of beads, coins and minerals

The money tree is one of the most popular talismans that help attract wealth. Surely many people have such a living talisman: a houseplant with fleshy leaves that somewhat resemble coins. This is a Crassulla, or Crasulla, as it is also called.

However, contrary to popular belief, it is not at all necessary to buy real fatty. To increase your income, you can also make a money tree with your own hands. Today we’ll talk about how to correctly use both versions of the amulet so that there is money in the house, how to activate it and care for it.

Where did the tree come from to attract money?

The history of the money tree began more than one and a half thousand years ago. The plant itself comes from Africa, but very quickly became famous in the East. It was the merchants of the Middle East who called Crassula the money tree, because its leaves are so similar to coins.

In Europe, crassula began to be used to attract money only in the 17th century. This is due to the inclusion of the plant in gardening reference books. The further spread of Crassula among the masses was facilitated by its magical property of attracting wealth.

Money tree: signs and superstitions

There are a lot of signs associated with this money talisman. A person who knows about all this folk wisdom will be able to understand at first glance what problems the talisman predicts and take timely measures to eliminate them.

Signs to pay attention to:

  • The plant's leaves are falling off or its trunk has begun to sag. It is likely that unplanned expenses will be expected soon.
  • Crassula fell from her usual place. Such an incident does not promise any misfortunes. A fall and a broken pot indicate that the family’s material well-being will become better. But this can lead to envious people, so be careful.
  • Crassula is blooming. This is definitely a good sign. The appearance of flowers indicates that the fat woman is happy in your home, which means she will soon thank you for your care.

Pay close attention to these signs. But don’t forget that you don’t have to wait until the plant blooms. You can strengthen the positive energy spread by Crassula yourself.

What is needed for this:

  • Every Wednesday, tell the tree about your financial achievements and expenses. This will help you avoid making purchases that you will later regret.
  • Decorate the branches with large denomination bills. Banknotes need to be replaced from time to time - this will start the money cycle.
  • Transplant the Crassula from a smaller pot to a larger one when it has outgrown the old pot. This action is believed to help expand the space needed for new money.

Is it possible to keep a Crassula at home?

For a money tree to bring wealth and prosperity, you need to plant it yourself.

Having first heard about such an unusual talisman, many are interested in whether it is possible to keep a money tree at home. Feng Shui experts say that it is not only possible, but necessary! A coin tree should be in every home whose inhabitants want to become rich.

Those who live in an apartment do not have to worry about not having enough free space. After all, for residential premises they use a decorative format of this plant - an oval or ovoid Crassula, popularly called Crassula because of its thick trunk.

Its height does not exceed one and a half meters. This means that you can place a pot with a tree in any room with peace of mind, without fear that it will turn into an impenetrable forest.

Experts say that this money amulet cannot be bought. To prevent it from losing its ability to attract money, you need to take a sprout from friends or relatives and grow the tree yourself.

Where should the money tree be?

Each talisman has its own characteristics and they must be taken into account when buying this or that amulet. Almost each of them is placed in a specially designated area - this is the only way they can attract positive vibrations, transmitting them to their owners.

But with the Feng Shui money tree, everything is a little more complicated. This is understandable, because this is a living talisman that requires much more care and attention than an ordinary figurine.

In order for the money tree to “bear fruit”, keep it in the right conditions.

The fat woman is not too capricious, but she requires care and suitable conditions:

  • The ideal temperature for a talisman tree is 20-25°.
  • Crassula not only does not like high temperatures and dryness, but also direct sunlight. Therefore, it can be placed on the windowsill only if it is not on the sunny side.
  • The tree needs fresh air, humidity and the absence of dust, but at the same time it is afraid of drafts and sudden temperature changes, so it is not advisable to place it below table level. Ventilate the room regularly, and in the warm season, additionally spray the topiary with water from a spray bottle.

These simple tips will help you find a good place in your home for a money tree. Something where he will feel comfortable and cozy. But Feng Shui teachings have their own rules regarding where to place the talisman.

How to place a talisman according to Feng Shui

According to Feng Shui, the money tree must be placed in a special area. It is located in the southeast. According to the Bagua grid, it is in this sector that the wealth zone is located - the most suitable place for topiary. But the best option is when you can combine the rules of caring for a tree and the rules of Feng Shui.

To find the wealth zone according to Bagua, determine where the north direction is, and then place a piece of paper with a printed or drawn polygon so that the career sector is in the north. If the money zone ends up in a completely inappropriate place for it, change your approach - instead of a plan for the entire apartment, use a plan for a separate room.

The money tree is a talisman for the whole family, so it is better to place it in the family room, and not in the bedroom or nursery.

How to plant a money tree to attract money

The skills acquired by growing indoor plants will, of course, be useful for planting a money tree. But since this tree is also a talisman against poverty, its owner must also remember the talismanic rules.

How to plant a money tree according to Feng Shui:

  • Pay attention to the pot. Ideally it should be red or green. Red will help activate the amulet and serve as a magnet for cash flow, and green in Feng Shui is considered the color of wealth, so it is ideal for the money tree.
  • Transplant the Crassula into a new, more spacious pot when the old one becomes too small for it. There is a superstition in this regard that if a tree does not have enough space in the pot, it will not be able to bring new money into the house of its owners, which is why their income will gradually decrease.
  • To quickly attract money, before filling the pot with soil, place a handful of coins of different denominations at the bottom.

When planting Crassula, choose a spacious pot of red or green colors.

According to Feng Shui, to activate talismans, you do not need to read any spells. It is enough to place them in a suitable Bagua sector and reinforce them with a certain color or energy. For example, they tie a red ribbon on it and sprinkle it with water.

But some experts believe that a reasonable combination of traditional Feng Shui orders and beliefs from other teachings or religions cannot lead to anything bad. Therefore, if you also think that a money spell will help you get rich faster, try a topiary spell.

To do this, use the following spell:

Talisman, talisman, bring me money, bring me so much that I can live without worries for a whole year.

You can also take this plot:

Grow, money tree, grow big and wide, bloom and bring money into our house in a stream.

Is it possible to give a money tree?

Crassula is allowed to be grown not only for oneself, but also for loved ones - relatives or friends. Crassula will be an excellent gift for weddings and birthdays, bringing a lot of joy to its owners.

But for this, one condition must be met - the talisman is given not purchased, but grown with your own hands. That is, you will have to borrow a sprout from someone and grow a full-fledged tree from it. You don't have to wait many years. Without a doubt, give a young tree as well. In this case, the amulet will serve as a source of small but stable income.

If you are planning a wedding gift, also pay attention to or. Both talismans are wonderful gifts for newlyweds.

If a money tree is given to you as a gift, it is best not to accept it if the plant looks sick. Such a gift signals that the person is jealous of your financial situation and wants you to go broke.

Is it possible to throw away the fat plant?

Everyone who has purchased a Crassula sooner or later is faced with the question of whether it is possible to throw away the money tree. Particularly impressionable individuals are so afraid of signs and superstitions that they refuse to throw away amulets when they become unusable, citing the fact that happiness will leave the house.

But a broken talisman will also not bring the expected benefits. The best thing to do in such a situation is to get rid of the amulet to prevent negative energy from spreading throughout the house.

But how do you know whether it’s worth saying goodbye to the fat woman or whether there’s still an opportunity to revive it? Experts do not give specific instructions on this matter, so you can only act at your own discretion. When a tree is sick, try to cure it. Find more detailed guides on caring for this plant or talk to fellow gardeners.

If you can see from the Crassula that it won’t last long, then you have several options:

  • completely get rid of the plant;
  • leave a sprout for yourself to grow a new tree;
  • give it to another person (but it is better not to do this for the reasons given in the previous paragraph).

Never throw the money tree in the trash or landfill. Mascots are not treated that way. If you don’t want to re-gift the plant or keep the sprout for yourself, just bury the fat plant in the ground away from the house.

How to make a wealth tree talisman yourself

You don’t have to grow a Chinese money tree yourself. It is clear that such a process will take a lot of effort and time, and not everyone has these resources. But, fortunately, there is an alternative option - making an amulet with your own hands.

The money tree talisman for wealth can be made from various materials, for example, from beads.

An artificial ornamental tree has a significant advantage over a living plant - it will never wither. And if it suddenly breaks, it won’t be such a shame to throw it away.

What are the types of money talismans:

  • beaded wood;
  • Crassula made of wire and coins or paper notes;
  • coin picture.

We invite you to take advantage of our master classes to make yourself such a talisman!

DIY money tree made from coins

Making a money tree is not as difficult as it might seem.

To make an amulet from coins, you will need:

  • foam;
  • scotch;
  • coins of different sizes;
  • glue for durable materials;
  • branch or small metal stick;
  • gold ribbon;
  • golden beads;
  • yellow rhinestones;
  • small flower pot;
  • decorative gold leaves;
  • alabaster;
  • sand;
  • water;
  • gold acrylic paint in aerosol form.

There are a lot of materials on the list, but despite this, coin topiary is made very quickly. Literally in an hour.

A topiary made from coins will serve as an original gift.

And now the master class itself:

  1. Roll a ball of foam rubber 8-10 cm in diameter, completely covering its surface with tape. This will help secure the ball shape.
  2. Using glue, attach the coins to the surface of the ball. Start from the top, working your way down in a circle. The round shape of the coins will not allow you to put them together into a whole picture without leaving gaps. Therefore, place the coins so that the edge of one overlaps the side of the other.
  3. Do not put the last coin on the bottom of the ball, leave a small space. At this point you need to pierce the ball and insert a stick or wire there.
  4. Coat the end of the stick with glue, and then insert it into the hole of the ball.
  5. Wrap the future trunk of the money tree with a gold ribbon, after lubricating the stick with glue. After this, you can use coins to cover the remaining space through which the color of the ball can be seen.
  6. Glue decorative leaves to the trunk, decorating them with beads and rhinestones.
  7. Now we prepare the pot. We cover it with paint and decorate it with leaves.
  8. Having mixed alabaster and sand with water, pour all this stuff into the pot and insert the stem. When the soil hardens, cover it with paint.
  9. Let's make a “collar” of ribbons. Cut even pieces of tape and fold them into droplets. Using a sharp corner, apply them to the coins near the barrel, securing them with glue. Make a collar in a circle.
  10. 10) The last stage is to cover all this beauty with varnish so that you can wipe the talisman from dust.

DIY money tree from banknotes

When making a money tree, use real banknotes, not souvenir ones.

When making a money tree, you can use other techniques. It is more complicated, but gives a more authentic result. In this version, the tree crown is made not from a ball, but from real branches. They are varnished, and real banknotes are hung around the edges, like fruits.

It is undesirable to use small bills, because then the talisman will attract only small amounts. It’s also not worth replacing real money with souvenir money, otherwise you won’t be able to activate money energy and start the money cycle.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with interesting options for making a money tree from banknotes.

Money Tree

The process of creating a New Year's tree from real paper money is quite simple and even small craftsmen can do it. The money tree will serve as an original gift for family and friends.

To make a Christmas tree you will need a foam cone, a small bucket for indoor plants and, of course, the treasured banknotes.

  1. We fold the paper bill like an accordion.
  2. We secure the center of the accordion with a hair bobby pin. You will get a kind of butterfly.
  3. Let's spread the wings of our money butterfly.
  4. All that remains is to fix the paper moth on the tree trunk by sticking the invisible one into the green cone.
  5. We create a lush Christmas tree from banknotes. We decorate the top of the green beauty with a star.

Tree made from banknotes

The algorithm for creating such a money tree is also very simple and absolutely anyone can handle it.

To make a paper money tree you will need:

  • small flowerpot;
  • wooden stick for the trunk;
  • foam ball;
  • children's polymer clay.

  1. We string the ball onto a wooden stick;
  2. Fill the bucket halfway with polymer clay;
  3. We form a bow from a banknote;
  4. Using a hairpin, attach the bow to the foam ball;
  5. We proceed in the same way with the remaining bills, forming a tree with lush “foliage”.

We decorate the trunk with a decorative ribbon.

Money tree panel

If you have absolutely nowhere to put a decorative topiary, try making a picture out of coins. Making such a talisman will take much less time, and there will always be a place for it. And in order not to drill a hole in the wall, just place a miniature panel on a table or bookshelf.

Materials for painting:

  • picture frame (A4);
  • embossed paper for background;
  • glue for durable materials;
  • gold-colored pearlescent acrylic paint (aerosol);
  • pearlescent acrylic paint in cherry shade;
  • scissors;
  • brush;
  • fixing varnish (transparent);
  • coins of different sizes
  • oilcloth;
  • twine.

The color of the paper can be any, but it is better if it is in harmony with the golden tone with which you will cover the coins. If the shade you need is not available, take the one you have and cover it with a suitable color using acrylic paint.

Check if you have taken all the materials and tune in to a positive mood. When making an amulet, it is important to think about good things so that it charges your mood.


Step-by-step instruction:

  1. The first step is to paint the materials. Spread the oilcloth, placing coins, pebbles and a bunch of threads of the required length and thickness on it. The threads will have to be coated with paint on all sides, but it is enough to paint the coins on one side.
  2. While the details of the future panel are drying, you can work on the background. Remove the base from the frame and glue the paper prepared for the background to it. Smooth out all the folds, and then place a heavy book on top so that the paper sticks evenly.
  3. If you are not going to paint the background, feel free to skip this step. If you couldn’t find paper of the right color, take paint of a suitable color and paint the background. A silver or cherry tone would look good with the golden hue of the money tree.
  4. When all the materials are dry, you can glue them to the background. Arrange the threads so that the crown looks evenly - like that of. Glue coins to the ends of the branches.
  5. Now again we wait until everything dries, and then we cover the picture with colorless varnish. You should not skip the fixing stage, because without an additional protective coating, the painting may deteriorate when wiping the dust with a damp cloth.
  6. We frame the completely finished panel and place it in the wealth zone.

Before placing the money amulet in the southeast zone, activate it. Talk to the talisman, asking for a good income or read the corresponding plot.

Good day to all!
I made this “Money Tree” as a gift.

I used:
- wooden photo frame 30x40; 30x45 (smaller size possible)
- Fibreboard (chipboard)
- PVA glue, hot-melt gun or Titan glue (Moment glue transparent)
- coins (washing powder, Comet, vinegar, salt, alcohol or degreaser, rubber gloves)
- brush, pencil, scissors, foam sponge
- two-layer - three-layer paper napkins, papier-mâché from egg trays, pieces of wallpaper, tow, twine, thick threads for knitting
- a piece of leather for a money bag (imitation leather), braid for decoration
- black acrylic enamel paint (dark brown) for primer
- bronze acrylic enamel paint for stamping
- scrapbooking: key lock, owl, pebbles-shells, eggshells (glued with PVA glue, beans are pebbles (glued with Moment glue), chain, money bag, birds-butterflies, flowers-leaves, sun, turtle , ladybug and any little thing.

1. Prepare the frame and base: remove the glass, replace the cardboard with chipboard. The glass can then be inserted from the reverse side and a congratulation or description of the symbolism present on the panel can be placed under it). A description of the symbolism can be read here - If you make a mount on the back side to hang a picture, then glass will not be needed. Drill 2 holes in the chipboard, insert screws and secure a strong cord on which the panel will be hung. On the front side, the screws will be covered with a layer of coins. The frame can be left initially as is, or it can be stamped with a sponge and gold or bronze acrylic paint, or decorated with crumpled napkins on PVA, painted and stamped before inserting the panel into the frame.

2. Prepare coins: soak in 9% vinegar and salt in a thick paste for 20 minutes. and wipe with gloves) can be cleaned with washing powder, soda, “Komet”. Degrease with alcohol (degreaser). Dry.

3. Roll flagella from 2-3 layer napkins (strips 1.5-2 cm wide or of different widths): * take a strip, moisten with water, twist at an angle of 45 degrees in one direction, not tightly. Lay out the flagella to dry.
To form the trunk, you can use thick threads, tow, papier-mâché from egg trays, and twine. The background on chipboard can be decorated with PVA napkins with a crinkled effect.

4. Draw a sketch of the trunk and crown. Coat the area where the barrel will be with PVA glue. We form a trunk from flagella, gluing chipboard on PVA to the base. If the flagella are dry, spray them with water from a spray bottle to make them elastic.
When gluing the extreme contours of the trunk, use as little glue as possible without going beyond the boundaries of the sketch.

5. Form a trunk, branches, roots and hollow for the owl. Using a heat gun or just glue from a bottle, create a tree crown from coins, first along the outline of the sketch, then fill in the middle.
Dry and remove the “cobwebs” from the glue using a coarse brush.

6. Glue symbols: the sun, an owl in a hollow, butterflies and birds in pairs, a lock key on a branch, a chain on a trunk, a ladybug, a turtle, leaves on the crown, pebbles or eggshells placed at the roots of the tree, a money bag at the bottom of the panel ( made of thin leather or leatherette, foam inside), flowers, etc.
We cover the first layer of coins and the entire panel with black acrylic paint, painting over all the cracks. Dry

Stamp with bronze acrylic paint or gold: lightly dip a foam sponge into the paint and carefully, pressing slightly, stamp over the entire surface of not only the wood, but also the background and symbols. The sponge with paint should be almost dry. Before stamping, make a test print on a sheet of paper to remove excess ink. We highlight the sun with sweeping movements, forming rays.

Glue the second layer of coins (the empty spaces between the coins so that they do not show through). Glue the last 3rd layer of the most shiny and beautiful coins on top of the painted coins. The painting can be varnished.
Insert the finished panel into the prepared frame.

“The money tree attracts money.
Let there always be enough of them in your home!
May this gift bring joy.
As the tree grows, let your income grow."

Coin topiary: DIY money tree

The money tree is a very attractive and particularly popular variety of topiary. The money tree can be different: flower bills “grow” on one, and coins on the other. Both options are good, it’s a matter of execution. And yet, topiaries made from coins look more convincing, and are somehow more associated with the theme of wealth and financial plans.

Coin topiary master class

The money tree is not just a souvenir. This is topiary, which in any sense of the word has value also because new ten-ruble coins are often taken to make it. Why new? Because you don’t have to polish them to a shine with your own hands or decorate them in any way - they look good themselves.

A topiary made from coins can embody any creative ideas in its design.

To create a coin topiary you will need:

  • Foam ball for base;
  • Ten-ruble coins (new or souvenir);
  • Thermal gun;
  • PVA glue;
  • Aluminum cable;
  • Pot or plastic cup;
  • Decorative little things - sparkles, rhinestones, ribbon, braid;
  • Acrylic paints.

For the crown, you should purchase a foam ball, since a ball made from crumpled newspapers will not be perfectly even.

The master class begins with the fact that you will have to cover the ball. The ball is either a foam blank or a base for the crown, which you will have to make yourself. This can be a papier-mâché structure, or a slightly inflated balloon filled with polyurethane foam. You can also glue coins onto small children's balls.

In order for coins to stick well, the surface of the ball should not be slippery. Cover it with paper or napkins. You need to glue coins with a heat gun. If you glue them at random, the tree will not have a beautiful crown.

Coins, as a rule, are glued in two layers or overlapping, so their number should be 1.5 - 2 times the area of ​​the ball

Coins are glued like this:

  • First glue one coin, and above it, on top of it, two more. These two should be fixed so that the first coin is under them, in the middle, and they fit on it like scales.
  • Then you glue the island of these three coins on all sides. And then gradually glue the coins in scales.
  • In one of the places of the ball, leave a small area for the hole into which the barrel will go.

The money tree must have a beautiful crown, which is why the order of gluing the coins is so important.

Topiary made of coins (video)

Do-it-yourself coin topiary: do it step by step

Actually, the crown is the most difficult thing you will have to do with your own hands, if we consider this particular master class. If you are afraid that the coins will not stick as they should, refer to the photo. If you can make the same row as in the photo, move on.

And now about what kind of trunk a money tree should have. This master class suggests constructing it from aluminum cable. You can bend the cable the way you need, and then it is perfectly fixed with glue in the hole of the crown ball. You can decorate the trunk by simply wrapping it with a thin golden ribbon.

If a piece of cable fits into the ball from above, then leave the piece from below undecorated; it will be attached to the pot. Since the trunk is the frame on which the tree rests, be careful when fixing it

Next, look at what the trunk looks like along with the crown. If you want some other decoration, then stick rhinestones on the coins, not all of them, of course. Another option is voluminous stickers. These are the same adhesive-based beads and rhinestones that can often be bought in the children's art department.

Money tree: ideas (video)

Topiary made from coins: decorate the pot with your own hands

The next thing this tutorial says to do is a pot. It is difficult to find a flowerpot that is ideal for a souvenir tree. It is clear that it should be the same in decor, that is, golden.

How to make a beautiful pot with your own hands:

  • This mini master class consists of simple steps. Take a regular plastic cup, preferably a wide one. Degrease it and paint it with beautiful golden acrylic paint.
  • Just painting won't be enough. You can use sparkles, colored salt, small rhinestones and painted buttons. The old-fashioned method, when you make glitter with your own hands by beating Christmas tree decorations, will also work. In general, scroll through the photo gallery, you might want to repeat something, do it your own way.
  • Next you need to fill the pot with plaster, and before the plaster hardens, stick a table into it, making sure that it is firmly fixed. The top layer of plaster must be decorated, otherwise the coin topiary will have a gap in this place. The easiest option is to throw in the same coins or just sprinkle glitter.

You can decorate the pot with gold-painted burlap, decorative lace, artificial pearls or the same coins

Don’t forget to take a photo - if the tree turns out beautiful and graceful, it wouldn’t hurt to show it off. Or you can take a photo master class.

DIY coin topiary (video master class)

Topiary made of coffee and coins

And a tree made of coins can also be a coffee tree. Coffee topiary is good for its aroma and the perfection of coffee beans. How to combine coins and coffee?

The light and unobtrusive aroma of coffee beans brings an atmosphere of comfort and warmth to any home, and in combination with golden ringed coins it looks quite elegant

Master class – coffee topiary with coins:

  • The most popular topiary of this type that you can create with your own hands is the coffee purse. This tree has its own twist, and it lies in the fact that you cover the crown with coffee beans, leaving a triangle for coins. This triangle is highlighted with a zipper, from where the coins are visible. The only difficulty is that you need to record everything very carefully, both coffee and coins.
  • Often, topiary made from coffee and coins is made in the form of a floating cup. The main thing is to build a strong frame with your own hands in the form of a stream of coins and coffee. It is he who holds the structure together. Coffee beans may also be on the plate where the stream is supposed to be pouring.
  • Sometimes coffee is painted to match the color of coins. Then you will get a beautiful golden design that does not lose its zest, and this, of course, is the coffee aroma.

A money tree with coffee beans added to the decor looks more original than a simple coin topiary

And sometimes coffee topiary is complemented with a couple of coins in a pot, as if playing on the theme of the money tree.

Specifics of coffee decor (video master class)

Topiaries are exquisite interior trees; by the number of different photos you can judge how popular this creativity is today. Try to create your own topiary from brilliant moments, and let it help fulfill your wishes and be the keeper of finances in your home.

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