hi all, i thought about making this idea as an article , but i dont have any pics. so i am going to post forum on it.

supplies needed for this:

1. white glue ( pva wood glue).
2.water.
3.rang of herbs ( parsley, oregano, etc.)

optional.

1.airbrush
2. paints.

step 1. mix glue into container of water with the ratio of 2:1
apply glue/water mixture to wall using small paint brush to desired effect.
hold the wall or object horizontal as the mixture may run off.

step 2. apply herbs until the mixture is completly covered.
its up to you how you want your vine, you can either mix different kinds of herbs together or you can have only one kind of herb.
allow to dry for 20 minutes, dpending on how long it takes for the glue mixture to dry.

step3.using the airbrush you can paint the herbs your desired colour or you can simply leave it the natural colour of the herbs.

in my case i have only used one type of herb ( parsley) and i left it its naturla colour. and results are 100 % acurate . i will have pics eventually.

hope this helps, if you want any more information , please give me a pm and i will reply as soon as i get it.

matt

Great Job! I utilize the same basic technique, but I use straight white glue (not diluted with water).

Most the time I draw the “vines” directly onto the wall straight from the bottle. I find the thick consistency grabs a hold of the leaves" better and any slightly ridge that is formed by the glue makes a great vine once it is dry-brushed.





John
www.johnneill.com

I've seen PE vines and they look really nice... every leaf could be bent individualy, painted and weathered, so if you want a bit more expensive solution...

Mario M.

Great tip! Thanks! I saw an article in both model railroading scenery and Woodland Scenics, where you "paint" on the glue, or thinned matte medium, then put your leaf material on a piece of paper with a crease down the middle and blow down towards the leaf material. They call this "fly-specking". You can get leaf material, grass, dirt, etc. applied to verticle surfaces this way.

Sealhead (Kansas Sunflower)

Great tip, thanks. Does any one have any insight into making vines on a wall in late fall or winter when the vines would be in there dormant stage? Kevin

Great tip! I'll use that!

hi, its great to see everyone appreciating and making use of my tip.

sorry jackhammer, i am not sure what to do in your case,, try asking some of the more qulified modelors here.

matt

I have always used a combination of dried natural roots and fine wire. Try to get hold off the roots of an old rose bush or small shrubbery --- (watching out for the Knight who say "Kneeeee", of course!). The fine tendrils of these make great bases for your vines in all seasons.

I cut out what I need, white glue it to the base and then at fine wire or ribbons of white glue to finish it. Paint and dry brush... INSTANT VINE....

Or semi instant vine anyway!

John

www.johnneill.com

You could also try rolling thin rolls of putty and attaching that to the wall. You could make some of it stick out to give some depth.

Thats a great uidea how did u come up with that? cheers