villano - Wire Tree Sculpture by Sal Villano

Golden Elm

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:38:52 CDT

Golden Elm - Wire Tree Sculpture 20" X 17" X 17" Made of 20, 26 and 28 gauge gold colored wire. All the leaves on this tree are created by hammering and flattening each wire. Bonded onto oval dark wood base into mound of aluminum resin. #C321 $ 795

Exposed Roots

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:36:21 CDT

Exposed Roots - Wire Tree Sculpture Large Sculpture, 19" X 14" X 14" Made of 26 and 28 gauge galvanized steel wire. Weeping Willow style tree, bonded in sea sand onto a base of 1/2" thick, 7.5" round, clear glass. The sand is painted with India ink to look like moss covered earth. #B564 $ 490

Elm on Lawn

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:34:17 CDT

Elm on Lawn - Wire Tree Sculpture 9" X 7" X 7" Made of 26 Gauge Copper Wire. Green glass fringe beads are woven into the branches and twigs. Mounted in a lawn of sand and pebbles. The sand is painted with India ink to look like moss. # B 107 $250

Dark Drown Oak

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:28:32 CDT

Dark Brown Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture 7"H x 7"W x 8"D. The basic tree sculpture is created in 24 & 26 gauge galvanized steel wire which was treated to accept a dark brown matte enamel paint. The end of each wire is hammered flat creating a pointed leaf which is then bent downward. All the leaves are painted in bright gold enamel paint producing a visual contrast between the leaves and the rest of the tree. The tree is planted on a 4" circle made of sea sand and pebbles then bonded onto a cork base. The root mound is painted using yellow green and white India ink creating a look and texture of moss covered earth. #24-07 $ 165.00

Copper Willow

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:25:49 CDT

Copper Willow - Wire Tree Sculpture 6" high x 4"wide x 4"deep. Made of 26 gauge solid copper wire. Each wire is twisted to form the branches. Mounted in a dark gray square ceramic pot in a bonded sand and pebble mound that is painted with India ink to look like moss. The container has a muted black & white line drawing of a Japanese village. # 12-07 $59

Copper on Granite

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:21:18 CDT

Copper on Granite - Wire Tree Sculpture 11" X 7" X 7" Made of 26 Gauge Copper Wire. Clear glass fringe beads are woven into the branches and twigs. Mounted on 2 thick blocks of solid black granite in a round clear glass base using jewelers bond mixed with small glass bits and pieces. # B 104 $395

Copper Island

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:18:01 CDT

Copper Island - Wire Tree Sculpture Created using 26 and 28 gauge bare copper wire. 10"H x 10"W x 8"D. The ends of each of the 26 gauge wire is hammered flat creating delicate thin copper leaves. The root system winds its way down and is bonded into a mound of sand and pebbles. A triangular antique clay brick is interlocked in the root system and the mound. The mound is made of sea sand and pebbles and is painted in yellows and greens using India ink. All is set in a 7" round clay container that matches the color of the brick. #21-07 $ 325.00

Copper Elm

Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:14:31 CDT

Copper Elm - Wire Tree Sculpture 13" X 15"X 13" Made of 26 and 28 gauge copper wire. The branches and twigs will patina and turn dark green with age. Tree is bonded into oval ceramic pot using sea sand, stones and small shells sand is painted with India ink to look like moss covered earth. #A 105 $ 475

Beaded on Rock - Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:10:48 CST

Beaded on Rock - Wire Tree Sculpture 7" X 6" Made of 26 Gauge Brass Wire. Green, yellow and clear glass fringe beads are woven into the branches and twigs. Bonded on a rock in sea sand with assorted stones and pebbles. Firmly planted on a round clear glass base. The sand is painted with India ink to look like moss covered earth. # B 115 $125

How To Create Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:47:27 CST

This book offers complete, fully illustrated, step by step instructions showing how to create wire Tree Sculptures. Written and illustrated by Sal Villano, this 67 page (8.5" x 5.5") easy to read instruction book guides you step by step from the beginning stages through completion. Within the book are listed all the material and tools needed. The book is spiral bound so it will lie flat as you use it to create your wire trees. After completing the simple tree sculpting techniques, you will be able to create three very different types of trees; Wind Swept, Weeping Willow, Oak Tree. You can also use the basic techniques to create larger and different wire trees. For ages 10 and up. You can see these and many other tree sculptures I have created on my web site at salvillano.com. "I have sold thousands of my books, and I 'm very happy to say I have received some very nice reviews and comments." $11.95 plus $2.95 shipping ($5.95 shipping to Canada)

Rusted Wind Swept - Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:47:27 CST

Rusted Wind Swept - Wire Tree Sculpture 10" X 11" Made of 26 Gauge Steel Wire. The wire has been allowed to rust creating a soft brown color. Mounted on a solid base that has been covered with sea sand. The sea sand is painted with India ink to look like moss # W 120 $225

Mystical Island - Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:47:27 CST

Mystical Island - Wire Tree Sculpture 18"H x 14"W x 13"D. Created in 24 & 26 bright coated copper wire. Hundreds of clear glass fringe beads are woven into the branches and twigs. When displayed in bright light or direct sun, the clear beads reflect and refract the light producing a magical kaleidoscope of color. The roots of this tree sculpture are interwoven and bonded with sea sand and pebbles then mounted on an island of dark gray slate. The slate is bonded to a 1/4" piece of beveled edge plate glass sea sand mixture is painted in several coats of yellow, green and white India ink. The color and texture of the surface of the mound gives the feel and appearance of moss covered earth. All the colors used are "light fast" and will not fade. # 28-07 $1,575

Mighty Oak Bonsai - Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:47:27 CST

Mighty Oak Bonsai - Wire Tree Sculpture 20"H x 16"W x 16"D. Made using 22, 24 and 26 gauge steel wire. This wire has not been galvanized so it is allowed to rust producing a soft dark brown and black matte finish. Some highlights in the tree sculpture are created by using a bright silver color wire under the rusted wire. The tree is planted and bounded onto a rectangular black ceramic base with sea sand, small pebbles and several larger rocks. The sea sand mixture is painted in several coats of yellow, green and white India ink. The color and texture of the surface of the mound gives the feel and appearance of moss covered earth. A few of the larger rocks are painted in colors producing a moss cover. All the colors used are "light fast" and will not fade. #32-07 $ 1,285

Jade Cascade No.1 - Wire Tree Sculpture

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:47:27 CST

Jade Cascade No.1 - Wire Tree Sculpture 17"wide x 11"deep x 18"high. Wire tree sculpture with 218 genuine Jade leaves of various shapes and sizes. Some of the jade leaves are flat and others have a slight upward turn at the tip. Each leaf is individually wired onto its branch using a unique method developed by Sal Villano expressly for this type of sculpture. There are no holes in any of the leaves so they appear very natural in their position on the end of each twig. The tree is created using 18, 24 and 26 gauge gold color wire. The roots of the tree are bound into a sand and pebble mound that is painted in greens and yellows using India ink to create the image of moss. The sculpture is in a 7" round metallic finished ceramic bowl and is permanently fixed to the dark wood 5 legged elevation base. This sculpture can and should be displayed in direct sunlight since all the coloring and material used are light fast, and will not fade. This is a one of a kind original sculpture by Sal Villano. #8-07 $ 1,985.

Wind Swept on Driftwood

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:28:54 CST

Wind Swept on Driftwood - Wire Tree Sculpture 17" X 17" Made of 18 & 26 Gauge Steel Wire. Mounted on a solid round glass base that has been covered with sea sand. Pale yellow piece of natural driftwood. The sand and the driftwood are boded together and left in their natural colors. # W 119 $425

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:24:52 CST

Yellow Oak - Wire Tree Sculpture 18"wide x 17"high x 17" deep. Tree is made of 18 & 26 gauge silver colored steel wire. The end of each twig is hammered flat and painted a bright yellow, using enamel, to form hundreds of leaves. The tree is secured into a round maroon colored glazed container in a sand and pebble mound directly in the center of several large textured stones. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall sculpture has the feel of a mighty oak tree in all its colorful glory. When displayed in direct sunlight or very bright lights, the sculpture seems to glow a bright yellow. Original, one of a kind sculpture, by Sal Villano #20-07 $ 1,485

Cascade on Glass - Wire Tree Sculpture

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:19:27 CST

Cascade on Glass - Wire Tree Sculpture 16"wide x 15"high x 15" deep. Tree is made of 18 gauge steel wire inside and 26 gauge copper wire outside. Copper wire is spaced to allow portions of the steel wire to show, giving the effect of slight highlights. The leaves of the tree are created by hammering flat each of the ends of the twig wires. All the leaves are painted in jade green using enamel paint. The tree, and a very interesting shape of driftwood, are mounted on a 1/4" thick square piece of plate glass. All is bound together in sand and pebbles. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall piece has the feel of a majestic island reflected in a sea of glass. #13-07 $ 685

Bonsai on Bamboo - Wire Tree Sculpture

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:14:18 CST

Bonsai on Bamboo - Wire Tree Sculpture 8"H x 5"W x 5"D. Made of 24 gauge steel wire that was allowed to rust, producing a warm dark brown color. The tree is bonded to a small piece of slate, covered with sea sand and pebbles, then painted in yellow, green and white India ink. The sand and pebble mixture has the appearance of moss covered earth. The sculpture is planted in a rectangular, light green, glossy ceramic container. This sculpture includes a small bamboo platform. All the colors used are "light fast" and will not fade. #25-07 $ 110.

Bonsai Island Wire Tree Sculpture

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:09:08 CST

Bonsai Island #2 Wire Tree Sculpture- 13"wide x 16"high x 13" deep. Tree is made of 18 & 26 gauge silver colored steel wire. The branches and twigs contain hundreds of multi-colored tiny glass fringe beads. Each bead is interwoven with the wire giving the structure of the tree a more natural look. The tree, and a very interesting piece of driftwood, are mounted on various size and shaped pieces of blue stained glass. All is bound together in sand and pebbles. The sand is painted using India ink to look like moss. The overall piece has the feel of a tropical island set in the center of a deep blue sea. When displayed in direct sunlight or very bright lights, the sculpture is ablaze with reflective color. Original, one of a kind sculpture. #10-07 $ 1,650

Bird Nest No.5

Wed, 2 Jan 2008 11:03:03 CST

Bird Nest No. 5 5" H x 6" W x 7"D. Branches and twigs are made of 18 and 26 Gauge Gold Color and Steel Wire. The ends of the twigs are hammered flat to create leaves which are painted several tones of yellow and green using enamel paint. The nest is made of different types of scrap wire. The center of the nest contains an "egg" pearl. The piece is planted into 5" round mounting to hang on the wall. #31-07 $ 85