Christine de Beer - effortless floral craftsman
Sharp Edged Arc Armature
- 22 January 2013
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A bark chip veneer is a great way to create a precise shape that looks natural but can't be found in nature.
![Draw a line about a ruler width right through the middle of the cardboard circle Draw a line about a ruler width right through the middle of the cardboard circle](/images/2013/01/draw-a-line-about-a-ruler-width-right-through-the-middle-of-the-cardboard-circle-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cut out a large circle cardboard. Draw a line about a ruler width right through the middle of the cardboard
![The half-moon shapes will be the outline shapes of the arch. The half-moon shapes will be the outline shapes of the arch.](/images/2013/01/the-half-moon-shapes-will-be-the-outline-shapes-of-the-arch-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
The half-moon shapes will be the outline shapes of the arch.
![Draw a smaller circle in the middle of the big circle Draw a smaller circle in the middle of the big circle](/images/2013/01/draw-a-smaller-circle-in-the-middle-of-the-big-circle-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Draw a smaller circle in the middle of the big circle. Cut out the arch shapes and the strip that runs through the middle
![Connect the two arches with long strips of cardboard. Connect the two arches with long strips of cardboard.](/images/2013/01/connect-the-two-arches-with-long-strips-of-cardboard-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Connect the two arches with long strips of cardboard. Glue the strips all the way around.
![Cover the arch shape with chips of bark Cover the arch shape with chips of bark](/images/2013/01/cover-the-arch-shape-with-chips-of-bark-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cover the arch shape with chips of bark
![Follow the arch but do not soften the edges by covering it with bark. Follow the arch but do not soften the edges by covering it with bark.](/images/2013/01/follow-the-arch-but-do-not-soften-the-edges-by-covering-it-with-bark-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Follow the arch but do not soften the edges by covering it with bark.
![Cover the inside surface with bark Cover the inside surface with bark](/images/2013/01/cover-the-inside-surface-with-bark-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cover the outer and inside surface with bark
![Leave just the innermost space uncovered Leave just the innermost space uncovered](/images/2013/01/leave-just-the-innermost-space-uncovered-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Leave just the bottom base and innermost space uncovered.
![Spread glue on the top flat surface Spread glue on the top flat surface](/images/2013/01/spread-glue-on-the-top-flat-surface-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Spread glue on the top flat surface...
![Glue on some dried moss or orchid growth medium Glue on some dried moss or orchid growth medium](/images/2013/01/glue-on-some-dried-moss-or-orchid-growth-medium-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
and glue on some dried moss or orchid growth medium
![Cut a slit in the bottom cardboard with a sharp knife Cut a slit in the bottom cardboard with a sharp knife](/images/2013/01/cut-a-slit-in-the-bottom-cardboard-with-a-sharp-knife-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cut a slit in the bottom cardboard with a sharp knife
![Cut another slit to make a cross Cut another slit to make a cross](/images/2013/01/cut-another-slit-to-make-a-cross-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cut another slit to make a cross
![Sink a test tube through the cross slits Sink a test tube through the cross slits](/images/2013/01/sink-a-test-tube-through-the-cross-slits-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Sink a test tube through the cross slits to lie flush with the cardboard surface
![Cut another cross and press in the next test tube Cut another cross and press in the next test tube](/images/2013/01/cut-another-cross-and-press-in-the-next-test-tube-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Cut another cross and press in the next test tube
![Fill the test tubes with water before adding the fresh plant material Fill the test tubes with water before adding the fresh plant material](/images/2013/01/fill-the-test-tubes-with-water-before-adding-the-fresh-plant-material-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Fill the test tubes with water before adding the fresh plant material
![A bark chip veneer is a great way to create a precise shape that looks natural but can't be found in nature A bark chip veneer is a great way to create a precise shape that looks natural but can't be found in nature](/images/2013/01/a-bark-chip-veneer-is-a-great-way-to-create-a-precise-shape-that-looks-natural-but-cant-be-found-in-nature-l.jpg?inside=600x600)
Top up the water with a syringe tube as needed
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