Pond Plants in Progress

I'm still working on some plants for the ponds. I waited too long to "plant" the water lilies. The resin dried too much and I couldn't get the stiffened embroidery floss stems to go in.

So....I had to remake the lilies.

I learned something. That's good. Every day you learn something is a good day!

Water Lilies

I started making some water lilies for the ponds this morning. I made more than I need so I can choose the best ones.

I'm using a 3/8 inch woodsie to tear the green paper for the leaves. I think that might work?

Hope you have a good day! I've got to go get ready for work. Sigh....

Quite By Accident

I painted the ponds with one coat of Gesso. Then I used the edge of a little piece of wood pressed into the foam to make stones.

One problem that concerns me is crumbling. The floral foam is so soft the you can sand it with your finger. I'm hoping two coats Gesso, some paint and a final fixative spray will harden it enough.


Quite by accident, I discovered moss! Well, not REAL moss, but the green that's showing could be moss, right?

My plan is to tint the second coat of Gesso with gray and dab it on with a sponge. I can always paint away some "moss" if I think there is too much. I may add some real/fake moss here and there too?

The ponds will need plants too. I like making plants. :D


Here are some water lilies in progress.

The Koi fish are in the "water." It's really humid here right now so the resin is still sticky. That will need to cure for a few more days before I can add it to the ponds.

I was unsure how the resin would react with the foam, so I'm making that part separately. I'm really having fun with this!

Hope you have a nice day!