What to do with this...thing
Jun 18, 2013 20:49:05 #
Jun 18, 2013 22:28:52 #
Sunnykaren
Loc: Michigan
I can't see it clearly enough to tell if there are tiny little rootlets along the length of the stems (?roots)....if there are, it looks suspiciously like poison ivy vines which can grow in a similar pattern....up a tree trunk. Poison ivy vines are filled with urisol ( not sure of spelling) very dangerous to touch or even burn. Are you certain what kind of roots these are? Just trying to keep things safe.
(I'm terribly allergic....been there done that with similar appearing roots that turned out to be poison ivy in my case)
If not poison ivy....unleash your creativity! :)
(I'm terribly allergic....been there done that with similar appearing roots that turned out to be poison ivy in my case)
If not poison ivy....unleash your creativity! :)
Jun 19, 2013 06:08:16 #
I would pressure wash it to blow off all the fine roots and bark next I would pull a black leaf bag over each end, put it in the sun , each day I would take the bags off turn them inside out and put them back on, do this for a week or more and it will be dehydrated and will weight about 1/3 of what it did when you started, next I would leave it in the house to finish drying for 2 weeks, at this point I would trim and shape according to where I wanted to put it ether hang it on the wall or use as a center piece ( conversation piece ) next stain and use a spray varnish. nice find.
Jun 19, 2013 06:17:35 #
chauncey wrote:
This was taken from a felled tree simply because it looked interesting. Am gonna clean it up and stain it, but what should I do with it?
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l383/chauncey43/vines.jpg
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l383/chauncey43/vines.jpg
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
Maybe you could cut some pieces off and paint it and then use it at Halloween lol.
Jun 19, 2013 06:37:01 #
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Jun 19, 2013 06:43:46 #
Jun 19, 2013 07:04:40 #
chauncey wrote:
This was taken from a felled tree simply because it looked interesting. Am gonna clean it up and stain it, but what should I do with it?
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
Its great looking. Mount it on a pedestal as a work of art in the front of your place. It will make a terrific focal point!
Jun 19, 2013 08:02:42 #
Cragzop
Loc: NYC
chauncey wrote:
This was taken from a felled tree simply because it looked interesting. Am gonna clean it up and stain it, but what should I do with it?
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l383/chauncey43/vines.jpg
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
http://i329.photobucket.com/albums/l383/chauncey43/vines.jpg
It measures 48x60 inches...suggestions for use...
SMOKE IT!
Jun 19, 2013 08:02:45 #
AnnaZ
Loc: SW Wis.
Oh, man...........I'd get my friend in Florida to send me a whole passel of air plants and have an air plant-planter. Wish I could make a find like that.
Jun 19, 2013 08:29:03 #
Had a lotta" fun with that one!!!
Got a nice laugh.
Beats trying to use it as a toboggan, and smoking it seems a bit pointless.
Seriously...Some cool ideas here to consider though.
http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2013/6/19/thumb-1371637055328-uhh.jpg
Got a nice laugh.
Beats trying to use it as a toboggan, and smoking it seems a bit pointless.
Seriously...Some cool ideas here to consider though.
http://static.uglyhedgehog.com/upload/2013/6/19/thumb-1371637055328-uhh.jpg
1066 wrote:
Maybe you could cut some pieces off and paint it and then use it at Halloween lol.
Jun 19, 2013 08:33:59 #
Jun 19, 2013 09:38:35 #
Jun 19, 2013 10:29:09 #
Looking at some of the answers, I think you are in the wrong place for ideas. Find some sites for wood carvers or wood artists, I'll bet you would get ton of ideas.
It will be worth it.
It will be worth it.
Jun 19, 2013 10:42:19 #
lovesphotos wrote:
Looking at some of the answers, I think you are in the wrong place for ideas. Find some sites for wood carvers or wood artists, I'll bet you would get ton of ideas.
It will be worth it.
It will be worth it.
I was thinking similar to you,loves.How about a chair back? It'd have to be supported in some way of course.
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