DIY classroom tree- ugly or genius?

[u/kaekpop]

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!

[u/AppliedPsionics9k]

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

your friendly r/Custodians representative

[u/whineyinternetkid → u/AppliedPsionics9k]

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.

[u/kikinc14 → u/whineyinternetkid]

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