DIY background (in progress)

[davescube]

here is the aquarium background that i have just started to do..
the first day..

 

[davescube]

the second day..
it takes more time to carve than i thought.. =(

 

[pavemike]

looking good. Keep the pics comming!!!

 

[smyke]

very nice dave

 

[davescube]

my misc decoration, havent cement it yet..
abit off shape, and not so detailed..

 

[davescube]

i wont be counting for the number of day i have spent on it anymore as
i do it very slowly =(
i only use kitchen knife though..
well, here is 5/7 finished carving..
so excited to get it done as quick as possible..

 

[Kuhlifan]

WHat is the material that you're carving? Is it foam or something else? Will you paint it or seal it when done?

 

[Rbishop]

Looks like some very good work going on!

 

[davescube]

it is styrofoam, i will coat it with about 3-4 layers of cement..
and then soak it in the water/added some salt for 2 weeks to get a stable pH reading in the water..
when that is done, i will add some weight to inside of the styrofoam to prevent it from floating..

 

[Lady G]

Very interesting, I like it!!!