Sweet tree advice

mumofthetwins

So guys I'm after a bit of advice and hoping you could help ...

I picked up a sweetie tree kit from home bargains and wanted to make a sweet tree for my mum .. Problem is how so I attach the sweets to the foam tree ball ? ..

Any advice would be fab !!

Thanks a million
Lisa x

Money_maker

If its marshmallows like the ones I googled, how about cocktail sticks or use melted chocolate?

Wicked_Lady

I've bought a couple in the past and they both used cocktail sticks to secure the sweets.

mumofthetwins

Thanks guys .. I was going to use wrapped sweets .. That way I figured she could have the when she wants without worrying they will go off.
I think cocktail sticks are a good idea but not sure how to secure them .. I was thinking some kind of glue but something that sets quick or do you think sellotape would work ?

Lisa x

Wicked_Lady

You can google it but I would just put one end of the stick into the end of the sweet and then the other end will go in the polystyrene ball.


Pininterest seemed to have various ideas if you want to look it up.

Wicked_Lady

PinInterest have things about this online if you G**gle it but I think you just cover the polystyrene ball and then put a stick into the end of the sweet and then the end on the ball, in whatever pattern you decide.

mumofthetwins

Thanks guys x

Money_maker

Or a glue gun would secure a wrapped sweet.

gonebust

Put the stick in one end of the wrapper, swirl the wrapper tight around stick, sellotape in place ( I'm assuming wrapped sweets like a box of celebrations )

mumofthetwins

So guys .. I finished the tree and it looks good even if I say so myself ... It's a Weight watchers one so couldn't wrap but just used sellotape.
Wish I could post a pic as it looks fab lol

LISA x

zippychick

Glad you got it sorted! i moved this to crafting to see if you get any helpful tips for the next one

Zip


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