[WeeNe858]

Here are some pictures of my ruin themed orchidarium. I'll post more when its complete!

 

[B-NICE]

What do you use to cut the foam so well? What about the concrete? I want to do a brick build.

 

[Alegre323]

looks good. I also would like to know what do you cut the foam with

 

[B-NICE]

I have those foam panels, and I used a razor, it didnt do the trick. I need to know lol!

 

[dfrmav]

he probably uses a file for a lot of it. nice tank!

 

[WeeNe858]

Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set


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[B-NICE]

what about the concrete?

 

[WeeNe858]

Its actually just 2 layers of watered down grout, an acrylic paint job, and a seal of Minwax acrylic.

Thanks for the compliments guys, I can't wait to get it planted and seeded!

 

[dfrmav]

Rotary Tool Kit - 80 Piece Set


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well, i was on the right track lol.

this is giving me tons of new ideas!

 

[Nievesgirl]

I like the rock work I want something similar with my build . I will be following your thread

 

[FIT BMX]

Very nice work!
It's something different than most others, good job!

 

[leuc11]

Very nice looks bigger then a 12x12x12 though

 

[WeeNe858]

Very nice looks bigger then a 12x12x12 though

Then I did my job alright? lol

Thanks everyone!

 

[125]

Pretty nice so far i cant wait to see this finished

 

[WeeNe858]

Just a little update with some progress. I need to treat the grape vine and get the orchids mounted on it, add in some filler plants and leave litter. I'll be all set after that.

 

[DragonSpirit1185]

I will follow along as well.
looking nice so far. that grapewood might mold tho

 

[WeeNe858]

So I "treated" the grape vine with the good ol' silicone and coco fiber but not before I wrapped some sisal rope around it. The details of the vines (sisal) didn't come out as good as if I made them separate but it definitively saved me some time.

Its planted with 2 orchids, creeping fig, a red vein fittonia, and a jewel orchid cutting. Letting this one grow in and handing it off to the girlfriend to keep for a few months.

Now that this lil' cube is done. Off to finish my 125 gallon!

 

[DragonSpirit1185]

So I "treated" the grape vine with the good ol' silicone and coco fiber but not before I wrapped some sisal rope around it. The details of the vines (sisal) didn't come out as good as if I made them separate but it definitively saved me some time.

Its planted with 2 orchids, creeping fig, a red vein fittonia, and a jewel orchid cutting. Letting this one grow in and handing it off to the girlfriend to keep for a few months.

Now that this lil' cube is done. Off to finish my 125 gallon!

it's looking great

 

[B-NICE]

I've been looking for this thread and finally found it. you did a great job dude. I'm having someone order me that kit you used for secret santa at work.

 

[WeeNe858]

Thanks guys!

B-Nice, that kit is ok for foam but it really is just a regular motor that you can attach parts too. its worth the 10 dollars but nothing more than that.