New display. - Orchid Board

samizook · #1 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 09:25 PM

I am making a concrete based display that will be wall mounted. It will contain lighting, flowing water, and possibly misting. It'll prolly weigh in at just under 90 lbs. I am going to build it so it will support 1 mounted chid, and 2 that will be potted. I am thinking that a mirror behind the mounted one would look good and reflect a bit of light as well. There will be water flowing on the right and left sides of the mount providing some humidity as well. 2 plants will be planted below the water flow. Lights will be ran on a timer. I'm thinking of running the water pump 24/7 as this only draws minimal amperage.
Size will be about 2' x 3'.
Pics to follow soon.

kiki-do · #2 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 09:59 PM

Anxiously awaiting pics!

samizook · #3 (**permalink**) 03-03-2008, 10:45 PM

Here are a few pics of progress. This is gonna be an on going project (bare with me). There will be a pond as well.

samizook · #4 (**permalink**) 03-19-2008, 12:30 AM

couple of updated pics.

samizook · #5 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:52 AM

Lower section pulled out of the mold this evening. Still needs polishing, a coat of sealer, and some wax.

kiki-do · #6 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:55 AM

Wow! That's quite an undertaking!

samizook · #7 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 12:59 AM

It's alot of work, I hope that It turns out!!!

cb977 · #8 (**permalink**) 03-24-2008, 08:54 AM

Awesome! Keep the

coming!

samizook · #9 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 01:18 AM

I pulled the mid-section out of the mold tonight. Notice how much darker this is than the lower section. Once everything dehydrates/cures completley, Hopefully they'll match.

The hanging epoxy in the center, represents the mounted chid. There will be a mirror located behind it when finished.

Dorothy · #10 (**permalink**) 03-25-2008, 07:47 AM

Incredible job

So .. which orchids will get a new happy home ?