Update;
Adding to the collection a birch tree.
After watching you tubes videos and learning to make everything by scratch, here is my first attempts at tree making.
Watch do you think? Need advice on the best way to seal these.
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Very Nice Indeed! 
Chief Bob (Retired) 
Excellent. One never knows their hidden talents, till they try.
They look good to me, nice work! How long did it take you to make them?
As far as sealing them, lots of others have used cheap hair spray.
About an hour to twist. Blending the sponges the same. Had a hard time finding a contact spray that doesnt turn white. The paste is made from baby powder. It is very relaxing kind of like a puzzle.
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