Theakerr Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 What do you use to model ivy in 00 or HO? I have purchased a couple of bags of 'Ivy' and I am not happy with either. Both have 1' diameter leaves and the colour is wrong. I seem to remember many years ago an article in a Magazine where dried and dyed tea leaves were used. Ground foam even though I can get it just doesn't have the correct 'flat' appearance. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Moderator, You might want to take this down. I did a search of the forum and found nothing. I did a Google search and found a thread called IVY that appears to be just what I was looking for. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted June 7, 2020 Share Posted June 7, 2020 If you model Ivy, don't tell SWMBO! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) On 06/06/2020 at 20:02, Theakerr said: What do you use to model ivy in 00 or HO? I have purchased a couple of bags of 'Ivy' and I am not happy with either. Both have 1' diameter leaves and the colour is wrong. I seem to remember many years ago an article in a Magazine where dried and dyed tea leaves were used. Ground foam even though I can get it just doesn't have the correct 'flat' appearance. I make my ivy & roses from frozen crayons grated into powder the glued into place on buildings... Edited June 13, 2020 by saxokid 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 Now that is a most interesting approach. I am now hoping I didn't throw out the kids crayons in one of my 'reduction' operations. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve1 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 It's a bit mean taking crayons from frozen kids... steve 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, steve1 said: It's a bit mean taking crayons from frozen kids... steve Just mended my post 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted June 13, 2020 Share Posted June 13, 2020 5 hours ago, Theakerr said: Now that is a most interesting approach. I am now hoping I didn't throw out the kids crayons in one of my 'reduction' operations. Works real treat this!!! Should give it try 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theakerr Posted June 13, 2020 Author Share Posted June 13, 2020 Sure enough the box I new was there last fall is not there now. Presumed 'surplus' to requirements and dumped. Sod's Law strikes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drmrhonda580 Posted March 7, 2021 Share Posted March 7, 2021 Anyone thought about using strings of spagnum moss for ivy and/or brambles ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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