MELT TREE – Gustav Sundberg

The Melt Tree is a decorative object that can be enjoyed just as it is, as a jewelry tree or for hanging small objects on. It has been made by covering an inner construction made from aluminium foil with melted form cards. The aluminum does not contribute with much support itself and the strength of the tree is first achieved when the melted cards cool down.

The first step of the tree was to create the aluminum core. After that cards were melted and rolled out thinly before applied on the aluminum. Some cards were mixed or fully blended to achieve effects and new colors. The process continued until the aluminum was completely covered. As a final step, to achieve its melted and shiny look, the whole tree was re-melted in hot water until the desired look and shape was achieved.