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by Brad
Mon Aug 10, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

thanks! I'm assuming I should soak them in a glycerine solution to preserve them, too?
by Brad
Sat Aug 08, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

Thanks - that's on how to make furnace filter trees. I'll have to look at when I get home!
by Brad
Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

Thanks very much for the tip. We have cedars here, so I should be able to find some! Really appreciate it!
by Brad
Fri Aug 07, 2009 11:11 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

Thanks. Posted on the railroad section over at HobbyTalk, but maybe I need to join a forum dedicated only to railways. Guess I'm just stuck on this because I really like the way the trees look. Actually, just had a thought. I'm going to take a tree to a florist tomorrow. Maybe they can ID it.... :-)
by Brad
Fri Aug 07, 2009 2:15 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

That's an idea. Have to look into that next time I'm at Michael's crafts with my daughters...
by Brad
Fri Aug 07, 2009 12:53 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)
Replies: 11
Views: 4681

Need help figuring out how to make a tree (the branches)

Hi everyone. I need a little help from you all. Can anyone tell me how the branches for the tree in the pics I've linked to below were made. I'm pretty sure they're from some kind of plant that was preserved and then mounted on a trunk made from a dowel of some sort (appropriately textured and paint...
by Brad
Mon Feb 28, 2005 1:55 pm
Forum: Construction
Topic: Removing Chrome Plating
Replies: 36
Views: 42130

I've heard oven cleaner works well. Can any one confirm that?