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Namor
Feb 4th 2009, 01:18 AM
Pretty straight forward with my 1st one.-

http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/bd1.jpg

Made a pattern in photoshop and had it laminated. Because of it's size, I went with the least expensive laminate.
It has faded somewhat, and this pic shows a close-up of the pattern.
(And some streaking from a printer that was starting to go.)-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/st4-2.jpg

For the 3g, I printed out some pics taken from Easter Island. They were taken off a 6 CD set of license free images from around the world.
I chose three I liked and went with the heaviest gauge available. Decided on the sunset as I liked it best,
but would be easy too change the looks by adding either red or natural gravel to suit the background.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/3gbd.jpg

I've never been very "craft" orientated, and have recently posted pics of this one.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/bg2.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/bg1.jpg
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/const.jpg

I'll be finalizing plans with that, and redoing the tank it's destined for this weekend.

It is much easier too cut this corrugated plastic with a power cutting tool than an Olfa knife, but had this material kicking around, and wanted too put it to use.
Same kinda premise as the stars, but this tank is better suited to having a small desk lamp behind it, too give it an illuminated effect.
It also still needs a little tweaking, but would be easy to change the patterns that show through.-
http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj177/Namor_Sask/bmbg.jpg

It should look a lot different with light behind it, as opposed to being hit by the flash.

My next project will involve sculpting styrofoam, and after that (once the snow's gone) have an idea using pine cone/needles and twigs.
Talk of a bark background got me going on that idea, and have thought that one out too completion. (I think):twitcy:

Pamelajo
Feb 4th 2009, 06:29 AM
They look great Layton.

CACAdmin
Feb 4th 2009, 11:15 AM
Great ideas. :yes: Thanks for sharing them with us.

viperblue21
Feb 5th 2009, 08:41 PM
That's so neat and very inspiring

Katalyst
Feb 5th 2009, 09:40 PM
Exactly when will these be available for auction? :wink: They look fantastic! The Easter Island one's are amazing!

Namor
Feb 6th 2009, 01:01 AM
Thanks guys.:smile:

The CD set I spoke of contained around 3,000 images, of which I chose about 80.
Only about a dozen would be considered "traditional", and they are of low resolution.
Still working around that, but will post a couple for auction soon.:Smile: