Arborsculpture

Therrin · 14th January 2008, 05:54 PM

Has anyone here tried arborsculpture before?

How difficult is it to accomplish? What are the ethical considerations?

Steve Tipton · 14th January 2008, 06:21 PM

I know nothing about it other than looking at similar photos. I find the subject intriguing, considering the years it takes to form the subjects.
The third picture reminds me of a girl I once knew....................

Jeff Darby · 14th January 2008, 08:59 PM

Interesting,..Are they beutiful?, Or, Are they an abomination of nature?

mdvaden · 15th January 2008, 03:25 AM

In the past, I tinkered with that nature of stuff - grafting, weaving, bending. Nothing elaborate, but it was fun.

A lot of it is just bent, or done by grafting-in small twigs.

Wouldn't really be very hard. Just requires some time and patience.

Even if it only occured man-made, I'd be fine with it.

But it even occurs naturally.

Eric Frei · 16th January 2008, 09:54 PM

I'm OK with too, need a lot of time and patience ... could also mean that they'd care for the trees more as you wouldn't want your creation dying.

Therrin · 16th January 2008, 11:06 PM

I thought it looked pretty intense when I saw the pictures. I'd love to have the skill to work something patiently like that.

Was kinda hoping someone actually did this stuff. I was reading about grafting when I found the link. That's some pretty interesting stuff. Pairing up a good fruit bearing canopy with an awesome root system. What a great idea. Musta been crazy when someone figured out that they could coexist like that.

Done it · 16th January 2008, 11:14 PM

Chainsaw holder,

Done it · 16th January 2008, 11:33 PM

I like nature to do it, but this has been around a long time. There are a lot of Australian aboriginal ones, but most like other countries are too old to recognise.Arborsmith Studios

mdvaden · 17th January 2008, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

I like nature to do it, but this has been around a long time. There are a lot of Australian aboriginal ones, but most like other countries are too old to recognise.Arborsmith Studios

That Arborsmith man is in the same valley I'm in. He's in Williams, about 15 to 20 miles from here.

Steve Tipton · 17th January 2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Done it

Chainsaw holder,

or bike rack.

newguy18 · 17th January 2008, 04:07 PM

thats arborsculputre is cool.I might have to try that one day.

14th January 2008, 05:54 PM	#1
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Arborsculpture Has anyone here tried arborsculpture before? How difficult is it to accomplish? What are the ethical considerations?

14th January 2008, 06:21 PM	#2
Steve Tipton Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 823	Re: Arborsculpture I know nothing about it other than looking at similar photos. I find the subject intriguing, considering the years it takes to form the subjects. The third picture reminds me of a girl I once knew.................... __________________ Heightmaster

14th January 2008, 08:59 PM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Arborsculpture Interesting,..Are they beutiful?, Or, Are they an abomination of nature? __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

15th January 2008, 03:25 AM	#4
mdvaden Former Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 397	Re: Arborsculpture In the past, I tinkered with that nature of stuff - grafting, weaving, bending. Nothing elaborate, but it was fun. A lot of it is just bent, or done by grafting-in small twigs. Wouldn't really be very hard. Just requires some time and patience. Even if it only occured man-made, I'd be fine with it. But it even occurs naturally. Attached Thumbnails

16th January 2008, 09:54 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,820	Re: Arborsculpture I'm OK with too, need a lot of time and patience ... could also mean that they'd care for the trees more as you wouldn't want your creation dying. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

16th January 2008, 11:06 PM	#6
Therrin Former Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 2,512	Re: Arborsculpture I thought it looked pretty intense when I saw the pictures. I'd love to have the skill to work something patiently like that. Was kinda hoping someone actually did this stuff. I was reading about grafting when I found the link. That's some pretty interesting stuff. Pairing up a good fruit bearing canopy with an awesome root system. What a great idea. Musta been crazy when someone figured out that they could coexist like that.

16th January 2008, 11:33 PM	#8
Done it Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia. Posts: 784	Re: Arborsculpture I like nature to do it, but this has been around a long time. There are a lot of Australian aboriginal ones, but most like other countries are too old to recognise.Arborsmith Studios

17th January 2008, 04:07 PM	#11
newguy18 Part of the Furniture Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: orlando,fl Posts: 4,977	Re: Arborsculpture thats arborsculputre is cool.I might have to try that one day. __________________ Have your say join us today. old schooler

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