Embedded Object cast entry(almost)

[firewhatfire]

I see gold leaf blanks all the time and had the bright idea that I would cast some dried leaves from the yard for the embedded object contest. I think the idea is worth pursuing again but this one does not stand a chance in that competition. I was thinking nice fall colors so I reverse painted an orangish color. I figured it was worth putting out there for comments and critiques anyway.

 

[GoodTurns]

it works. find some more colorful leaves and you've got a winner...the Autumn theme would work.

 

[bitshird]

I kind of like it, the fall theme works fine.

 

[Justturnin]

Wow I really like that.

 

[carpblaster]

looks nice to me

 

[firewhatfire]

Thanks for the comments. Maybe I am I the right idea path. It is deffinately a little different from what I have seen around. It does give me another idea for fall.


Phil

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I like it. Maybe next time find a few larger end pieces that can be identified to add to the mix and it would definitely be a top notch pen.

 

[Akula]

I really like that...could almost make a camo pattern for your area..big hit with hunters/outdoors people

 

[bobjackson]

I like it.

 

[Buzzzz4]

Thumbs up. I have a guy who has been wanting me to do that, but I just haven't gotten around to it. Looks cool.

 

[ctubbs]

Great idea and execution! There are many groups which should have an interest in that pen. Good work. Keep it up.
Charles

 

[SDB777]

Would the leaves that still have some color in them also contain moisture that wouldn't react well with the 'pour'? I'm asking cause I don't know much about moisture levels and casting....plenty about leaves though.



Interesting concept, and I got a tree in the yard that doesn't stop dropping dead leaves.



Scott

 

[firewhatfire]

no color or moiture left in the the leaves. Actually I think i choice the mot brittle leaves I could find. Lesson learned for the next round.

Phil

Would the leaves that still have some color in them also contain moisture that wouldn't react well with the 'pour'? I'm asking cause I don't know much about moisture levels and casting....plenty about leaves though.



Interesting concept, and I got a tree in the yard that doesn't stop dropping dead leaves.



Scott

 

[GaTurner83]

Kind of reminds me of Realtrees Hunter Orange camoflauge.I like it.

 

[toyotaman]

Great home design. Looks good to me and everything cast needs to be dry.

 

[TreeBits]

Leaves

Results were not bad at all. You might try more substantial leaves. I don't know what you used but oak leaves are pretty thick and substantial. I think that if the leaves have moisture left in them that would be a problem for casting. I think the color will fade to brown if you use leaves that still have color in them, color = moisture.

 

[MesquiteMan]

I have taken maple leaves from Vermont that had a lot of color, then dried them well, wrapped the tube like a snake skin, and cast. The heat from casting caused them to go mostly brown and it did not look good.

 

[firewhatfire]

these were mostly sweet gum. really dry leaves. the crushed almost unrecognizable. I will modify if before I do it again.

Phil

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I dont know what it looks like i person but from my end it has alot of character.