Seafoam Trees Mix – Natural Modelling Foliage 10–20cm
🌲 Seafoam Trees Mix
Natural Cryptomeria Branches | Green Stuff World
Natural cryptomeria branches that look like actual trees. Not synthetic foam or plastic — these are real plant material with authentic leaf structure. Each pack contains 7-10 branches (10-20cm) ready to plant in your dioramas, railway layouts, and terrain boards. Nature does the detail work for you.
🌿 Why Natural Works Better
Synthetic foliage looks synthetic. There's a reason serious modellers use natural materials — real branches have the irregular structure, scale variation, and organic randomness that's impossible to fake. Cryptomeria (also called Japanese cedar) has a perfect branching pattern for scale trees. The needle-like foliage holds paint well, and the natural variation in each branch means every tree you make is unique. It's what professionals use.
🔬 Authentic structure
Real branching patterns, not molded plastic
🎨 Holds paint perfectly
Natural texture grabs pigment
📐 Perfect scale
Works for multiple scales
✂️ Easy to shape
Trim and arrange as needed
📦 What's in the Pack
7-10 natural branches — each pack varies slightly since these are natural materials, not manufactured products
10-20cm length — trim shorter for bushes and shrubs, or use full length for larger trees
Natural brown colour — ready to paint or use as-is for dead/autumn foliage
Lightweight & durable — won't add weight to models, stable once glued down
🛠️ How to Use Seafoam Trees
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✂️ Trim to Size Cut branches to your desired height with scissors or snips. Create variety by making different heights. Save smaller cuttings for bushes and undergrowth. |
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🎨 Prime & Paint Spray or brush with acrylic paints. Start with dark green base, drybrush lighter greens on top. Add browns for autumn, yellows for dying foliage. Multiple thin coats work best. |
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🌿 Add Texture Apply flock, static grass, or fine foliage to painted branches for fuller appearance. Use diluted PVA glue or spray adhesive to attach materials. |
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🔨 Mount Securely Drill small holes in bases, add drop of superglue, insert branch stems. For larger trees, use wire armatures or pin through base for stability. |
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🌳 Create Trunks Wrap stems with masking tape or build up with Milliput/putty for thicker tree trunks. Paint bark texture over stems for realism. |
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💡 Mix & Layer Use multiple branches at different angles to create fuller canopies. Layer smaller pieces behind larger ones for forest depth effects. |
🎨 What You Can Make
🚂 Railway Layouts
Perfect for N, HO, and OO scales. Create realistic trackside vegetation, forests, and garden scenes. Natural variation makes each tree unique.
⚔️ Wargaming Terrain
Woods, forests, jungle terrain for 28mm gaming. Create line-of-sight blocking terrain that looks professional. Paint dark for fantasy settings.
🎬 Dioramas
Add realistic vegetation to military, historical, or fantasy dioramas. Scale works for 1:35 to 1:72. Create seasonal effects with paint choices.
🏰 Architectural Models
Landscape architecture presentations, building models with gardens. Professional appearance elevates entire presentation quality.
🎄 Seasonal Scenes
Paint white for snow-covered trees, orange/red for autumn. Leave natural brown for winter or dead forest. Add cotton or snow flock.
🌿 Undergrowth & Bushes
Trim into small pieces for shrubs, hedges, undergrowth. Fill gaps between larger terrain elements. Create dense vegetation effects.
💡 Pro Modeller Tips
🎨 Layered Painting
Dark base coat, medium green all over, light green drybrush on top. This creates natural depth and shadow. Add brown at base for realism.
✂️ Shaping Technique
Trim asymmetrically — real trees aren't symmetrical. Remove branches from one side, thin others. Creates more natural silhouettes.
🌿 Density Control
Thin dense branches by plucking foliage — creates wind-swept or old tree effects. Or add more material for thick, healthy trees.
🔨 Base Integration
Build ground texture up around trunk base. Hides mounting, creates natural look. Add leaf litter, rocks, grass around base.
📦 Storage
Store in sealed bag or container. Natural material can dry out or attract dust. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
🎭 Variety
Mix different paint tones across trees in same scene. Nature isn't uniform — variation in colour and size creates realism.
📋 Product Specifications
| Material | Natural cryptomeria (Japanese cedar) branches |
| Quantity | 7-10 branches per pack (varies due to natural material) |
| Branch Length | 10-20cm (trimmable to desired size) |
| Natural Colour | Brown (dried plant material) |
| Paintable | Yes — acrylics, airbrush, or brush application |
| Recommended Scales | All scales, particularly suitable for smaller vegetation |
| Weight | Very lightweight — won't overload models |
| Best For | Trees, bushes, shrubs, undergrowth, forest terrain |
Seafoam Trees Mix — natural cryptomeria branches that actually look like trees. 7-10 branches per pack (10-20cm), ready to paint and plant. Professional results start with real materials. 🌲🌿
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