What would you use for trees? (in model making)

Jay Pentatonic

Hey,
In my course, I have to do a lot of quick models to show my work more clearly & whenever I need to put in some trees, I usually just use cotton wool painted green with some tooth picks or match sticks.

But to be honest I'm getting really tired of this method, & I'm thinking of some different ideas...

but I'm open to everyone else's!:)

I'd love to hear any suggestions, thanks!

Tiriel

Some wire twisted and shaped into branches looks great, base of marla or plasticine to secure it!

Chorcai

Plaster of paris ? I dont know if thats the right name, but the stuff they wrap around your leg if ya break it. It's about 3€ for a roll.

Most chemists stock it

storm2811

yeah wire turns out great,best to use a really thin type though

irishlostboy

just use a sprig of heather. looks just like little trees. i used to use it in warhammer scenes, but then i found a cure for the gay.

Jay Pentatonic

Wow, thanks so much guys, I'll definitely be trying out all these suggestions!
Btw, I'm told that there's a shop somewhere in town (dame st, I think) that specifically sells items for model making,
does anyone know where this is? Or is it just pure myth?

breadandjam

The shop is probably Mark's models on Hawkin's street.
http://www.marksmodels.com/
Very Expensive for modelmaking materials though.

Here's a method for making trees from wire
http://armorama.kitmaker.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Sections&file=index&req=viewarticle&artid=135