How Do You Make Palm Tree Fronds?
Palm tree fronds can be easily and economically constructed from typical hardware store items. The faux palm trees are frequently used at tropical themed parties, or in summer store displays. The height of the palm tree fronds can be adjusted to fill the desired space. The decorations can also be used to add a tropical feel to indoor home spaces or in summer product related businesses. Select the pieces of PVC pipe to be used in the palm tree frond. Builders should determine the height and diameter of the completed project before shopping for the base materials. Power tools are required for cutting the thin plastic pipe–a typical hacksaw blade easily makes a clean cut on the material. Palm tree fronds, which will be approximately 1 to 2 feet tall, will require a 1-inch thick piece of PVC pipe. A 1 1/2- to 2-inch thickness of pipe is necessary for projects, which will be from 3 to 4 feet tall. Larger palm tree fronds, which will be at least 5 feet tall, will require a 3 to 4-inch thick