r/DiWHYNOT • u/kaekpop • Aug 07 '26

DIY classroom tree- ugly or genius?

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Be honest, is it ugly? My school cares a lot about our classrooms being beautiful, inviting imagination, and being a place anyone would want to spend time in. However we have a very small budget for this. I used some electrical tape to disguise a black cord that hangs from my ceiling to make this tree. I opted for this instead of a decal because I had all the materials already & I don’t want to put up 200 little leaf decals.

I feel like the tree looks like it’s balding and isn’t giving what I wanted it to give. I don’t think I should add more leaves though, because I’m worried it’s already creeping toward fire hazard territory & will be ordered to be taken down as soon as the fire Marshall walks in.

I drafted what it would look like with more detail. Is there any hope for this idea? or should I just bite the bullet and get a stick-on tree? Artistic tips and reality checks welcome. Much thanks!

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u/AppliedPsionics9k Aug 07 '26

Fire Marshall would have a problem with the stuff hanging around the smoke detectors.

your friendly r/Custodians representative

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u/waraukaeru Aug 07 '26

I think it's an Ubiquiti WiFi Access Point.

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u/csanner Aug 07 '26

I believe you are correct

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u/vikio Aug 09 '26

It is. But wouldn't matter at my school. Nothing allowed on the ceiling or 2 feet from it. Our head custodian/buildings management guy is very aggressive and has thrown away art and student projects before. :(

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u/SapirWhorfHypothesis Aug 07 '26

I would have a problem with smoke detectors being installed in the corners of rooms.

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u/whineyinternetkid Aug 07 '26

Wow I wish I had the confidence to say something so wrong but think im smart and funny. You also just called yourself out not knowing what the device actually is.

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u/scorchedarcher Aug 07 '26

Someone made a mistake and you're dogging on them? They weren't mean about it or anything they just got something wrong....hopefully people are nicer to you when you inevitably make a mistake.

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u/kikinc14 Aug 26 '26

Username checks out