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CASE STUDY 5

Over 150 trees ranging in height from 2 metres to 8 metres for Glyndebourne Opera's production of Hansel and Gretel.
glyndebourne trees
The ends of all the trees were to look as though they had been snapped off
Polystyrene blocks are glued to the plywood and metal formers
The edges are taken down to form the crude tree shape
glyndebourne trees
The trees are shaped
glyndebourne trees
Small blocks of polystyrene are attached using 2 part foam. These will become small branches
glyndebourne trees
The trees are coated in adhesive ready for scrimming
glyndebourne trees
The bark texture is added
glyndebourne trees
Trees ready for painting
glyndebourne trees
Painted trees
glyndebourne trees
Close-up of one of the finished trees