This is Part 2 of how to make the changing tree diorama. In this part I show you how I made the base and how I put it all together. If you came directly to this webpage you can go to part 1 right here: The Tree Diorama Part 1

I carved the base out of foam.

Then painted it basic colors for grass, soil and rock.

I attached the tree to the base and applied some basic terrain materials.

I painted the tree and the basic appearance of the diorama is completed. Now I go into some detail work and a lot of this will change over time. For now I added snow but that will clear up and other things will appear/disappear.

I painted the top side of the branches with a bright white and I added woodland scenics snow textures to the base. And then I sculpted a small beehive out of balsa wood and added that to the diorama.

Here is a closeup of the beehive.

The big point of this diorama is the "changing tree"! So let's take a look at how it changed!

The Changing Tree diorama through the Seasons

How to make snow in a diorama

How to make snow in a diorama Here is a great tutorial submitted by a web visitor. It shows you how to make realistic (and durable) snow from scratch.