Sounds doable, but a sprouting‑branch aesthetic will be a pain if you want it to actually spin. You’ll need a solid, lightweight frame—something like carbon fiber or aluminum that can handle the torque. The leaf‑like blades must be aerodynamically smooth; a cheap plastic won't cut it if you want decent power. Also, keep the hub small and low‑profile so it doesn’t look like a twig. Build a test rig with a wind tunnel or even a fan to dial in the angles. If you can keep the weight down and the pivot tight, it’ll work, but don’t expect it to grow on its own—just a lot of tweaking.

Silver‑leaf is a solid bet—stiff enough, light enough, and it looks like a leaf without being a leaf. Sketch a few profiles, keep the chord shallow so it won’t snag the wind, and run a quick fan test to see which angle cuts the most power. Don’t over‑engineer the hinges; a sturdy metal pivot is all you need. Once you nail the shape, we can bolt it onto a frame and see if the wind actually dances or just rattles the branches. Let's keep the prototype lean and let the airflow do the heavy lifting.

Sounds solid—just keep the fan at a steady speed and measure the torque with a cheap load cell or a bit of string and a ruler. That way you’ll know if the angle’s actually working or just making a noise. Good luck with the dew‑glint prototype, I’ll be over here pretending to be a wind‑engineer while you test the real thing.

Sure thing. If it starts dancing, I’ll give it a nod. If it just wiggles, we’ll call it a lesson in aerodynamics. Good luck, and keep that thread tight.