Make Miniature Palm Trees

If you need a taste of the tropics for a miniature scene, these model palm trees are easy to make. They can be made in all kinds of scales, and sizes, and with care you can make several different types of palms using the same technique. I show mine here as part of a Christmas nativity scene, but these palms are also great for gaming terrains or dollhouse conservatories.

To make them quickly, I started with fabric leaves from a craft store, but I've included instructions for making leaves from paper in case you want custom colors, or can't find appropriate fabric leaves. If you want Kentia style palms for a dolls house, you can make them the same way, just eliminate the trunk and fringe the leaves to resemble the Kentia palms.

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