English fern scales

[Seraphim]

What can I say?

I like EF.....


New England ferns under acrylic, over aluminum.

This was the first try, I had some air bubble issues during lamination. Next time it should be better.
Clear wedge. Oblique point, hollowed heel. No thumbnoth

[JimR]

I approve of this on so many levels....

[sapito318]

Thats a very cool idea, I like it a lot. I was actually just thinking about doing something similar last night.

[Carbonsteel928]

That is just too freaking cool! I may have to try something of the like. Awesome.

[keenedge]

It took me a while to see what the scales really were. I was thinking "english fern" what kind of material is that? The blade looks great and the scales are awesome. I saw some vintage clear scales the other day that had pictures under them. At the time I wondered if using prairie plants would work. Now I know it's possible. Thanks.

[Big Red]

that's cool! and pinning is definitely the way to go, I think you should stick with that. Now I'm waiting to see what you think of putting under there next.

Red

[ben.mid]

Great stuff!
What's going to keep them from discolouring? Will the acrylic do that?
This has so many possibilities. I know traveller does some interesting stuff, but you can add so much more!

[Seraphim]

that's cool! and pinning is definitely the way to go, I think you should stick with that. Now I'm waiting to see what you think of putting under there next.

Red

I'm thinking hollow acrylic with live goldfish in there......

[richmondesi]

With your love for EF, I knew it was only a matter of time until you paid tribute via scales. Very cool!

[Big Red]

You know, you're joking and you're going to laugh at this, but little fish skeletons in there would be cool. hard work but cool.