real looking fake vines

[michael m]

here is an idea dont want to pay 20 for cheap fake looking vine make your own ,with great stuff . use wire ,great stuff ,silicone and coco fiber just like your making a viv ,shape the wire the way you want it add hanging vines to it or what ever you desire then go over it with great stuff dont go to big but make it look natural if you need to carve off the thick spots you dont want after it dries lay you silicone on it and spread it around then add coco fiber let dry and put in cage hopefully u could grow moss or other stuff on it air plant or what ever you want . i would do it my self but ran out of money the other day only 17 and dont have a job anyway hope this helps check out my mushrooms out of great stuff still finding how to seal the paint with something clear

[Epiphile]

People have been doing this for some time, as I think we can all agree that paying $20 for something so easily done at home is a bit nuts.

Check out this guy's build- he's done roots, not vines, but he's got a really great method and artistic skills that blow my mind: Streambank paludarium - Paludariums - Aquatic Plant Central

[michael m]

well.... i feel stupid . i saw a guy wanting to make fake vines so i thought id post this oh well.

[Epiphile]

A fine sentiment, and not stupid in the slightest.

[Grimm]

What a great link...Amazing Palu! I wish the guy would have posted more pictures of the steps involved in making those "tree roots". They look fantastically realistic!

[Epiphile]

I think that it just seems so simple and obvious to him that he omits a lot of the stuff that we'd find useful. He does impress that creativity is the key, and good on him for making us all figure it out by ourselves to a degree. I think that being held by the hand through builds, etc., takes a lot of the personal satisfaction and sense of achievement out of the hobby.

[froggsong]

Michael, don't feel stupid at all. I think it's a good suggestion. Besides, if it sparks conversation, that's a good thing! Look at the great link that came out of your thread so far.

I certainly love your mushrooms, they turned out amazingly well. Great job on those, my friend!

[beckdg]

good idea regardless. who cares who thought of it first as long as you thought of it on your own it's your original thought also. this world was built on creative thinking and what if's. for instance what if someone beat you to it? my answer would be do it your way anyway... unless there's a copyright infringement of course. who thought of that idea btw? copyright, bleh... greediness.

[mike_johnson]

I have started my own project like this my best friend really did go to school to do special effects I showed him that link and he gave me some pointers I mostly work with fiberglass but I'm excited on starting a large scale foam project

-mike
nextleveltubs@yahoo.com

[Reptile Vivarium]

There is a ton of forum content on this site and other sites that can help you and anyone else make their own fake vines. Just make sure you dont go out into the woods and be stupid enough to bring back poison ivy. Im just looking out for you all and your pets. Good luck!