Here's a new little, kind of weird piece. Every now and then, I dig out a bunch of small wooden boxes and just start putting things in them and putting little mini assemblages together.
This one is about 7"x7" (am not near it to measure it at the moment) and utilizes some "rusted" plastic architectural elements, a game dial and "99" (both plastic and rusted), and two resin fish, which I cut in half on the band saw. I glued half of each one on the inside and half on the outside so it looks like they are swimming through the box. A map piece covers the inside back of the box.These "smalls" are a fun creative exercise when nothing big is going on, or when I just have a short period of time to work/play. They are also a good way to utilize small items I have collected which would be lost in a larger piece. Try it!
(Laps to Go copyright by Diane Lou)
6 comments:
It may be kind of weird but it's also really nice. I love the fish swimming through the timber. Inspirational to a newbie like me. Thanks, Diane.
Thanks, Carol! Sometimes things are weirder than others ;)
Love this whole effect . . . the fish, mystery of the "99" all very kool!
but tell me - you used glue to attach the fish? i'd be afraid they would get knocked off?? do tell what kind of glue?
thanks
love this piece1
Thanks, Rebeca. I did use the WeldBond, (and of course, am afraid they will get knocked off. Even though you can't see it, I sometimes (and did) use some excess glue, so that it squishes out when I push the pieces together, then I sprinkle garnet sand in the glue. It makes a much stronger base to hold a piece in place.
PS. Garnet sand is the residue from the mines where garnets come from. Found a gallon jar of it at a rummage sale about 20 years ago and still have a bunch.
wow, now that IS interesting. garnet sand? who knew? or better question, where did you learn this great?
i've done a similar technique on some of my pieces, but i was able to use wood screws. i am sure you thought of this too.
ps: hows the tree house coming along. would love to see the finished product. how fun for your grandson.
Actually Keith LoBue often uses sand (doesn't have to be garnet) around his attachments more as an embellishment, but I tried the idea and found it make the attachment a lot stronger.
The fish are plaster, so screwing them in wouldn't work, but I wish it would have :)!
The treehouse is about done except for 8 very high boards that we are waiting on some young friends to help with. Will post some photos. It's been a great project for us to do with Jake.
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