Category Archives: Process

Growing Modified Gourds

Growing Modified Gourds

Many of the gourds that I use in my pieces are grown in molds.

The following images show some of that process.

Gourd Removed From Mold

Casting Trees

Casting Trees

Painting A Layer Of Latex On A Tree

Trees that had been damaged by logging or blowdowns were painted with multiple layers of latex in the early spring.  I am wearing a bug suit, because the blackflies are ridiculous at this time of year in the woods!

Painting A Layer Of Latex On A Tree

Painting A Layer Of Latex On A Tree

After several layers of latex have cured the cast is pulled from the tree.

Latex Cast Removed