Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Crafts

Lars39

(26,263 posts)

9. I bet those look lovely!

Reply to ehrnst (Reply #7)

Tue Jun 4, 2019, 08:28 AM

Jun 2019

I'm still kicking myself for not going to see Chihuly's exhibit at Cheekwood a few years back.

Looking at those ginko leaves...the lines look like little trenches, like it's been "plowed". Of course, I've got bifocals that I can't see thru half the time...

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

15 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trying to find out what material was used here to create this texture [View all] ehrnst Jun 2019 OP

Could it be Ohiogal Jun 2019 #1

I'm going to try that first. Thanks for the suggestion! (nt) ehrnst Jun 2019 #5

Possibly transparent green liquid polymer clay. pnwest Jun 2019 #2

I thought of that, but it requires heat to set it. ehrnst Jun 2019 #6

I wonder if they're made from a 2liter bottle. Lars39 Jun 2019 #3

Good eye! The photo was found on a page for a workshop making jewelry using soda bottles. ehrnst Jun 2019 #7

I bet those look lovely! Lars39 Jun 2019 #9

I don't have photos, unfortunately... I did them for a friend. ehrnst Jun 2019 #10

That's gorgeous! Lars39 Jun 2019 #11

I'd say resin. n/t X_Digger Jun 2019 #4

I'm trying to find a resin that's thick enough to hold it's shape being piped. ehrnst Jun 2019 #8

They may be mold cast. I would think alumalite, perhaps amazing clear cast. n/t X_Digger Jun 2019 #12

Found this on clearance at Michaels for $2.50 a tube ehrnst Jun 2019 #13

For the raised lines, my guess is... nightthinker Feb 2022 #14

I love any jewelry or art with Ginko leaves! Hope you find the materials and process used Ziggysmom Feb 2022 #15