Lets talk tree fibers.
Jos and others,
I am still a little confused about fibers to use after the basic wire branch structure is made. I have experimented with different types of fibers and I am not totally happy yet. Woodland Scenics Poly fiber, static grass, Sweetwater Scenery Fibers)
As I look at the pictures Jos has posted I see different types of fibers used. Some are straight and some are curly. Some of them are individual fibers, some are part of fibrous clumps, pads (eg; Scotch brite pads, Woodland Scenics poly fiber)
My first question:
Why do you use different types of fibers? Are you just experimenting? Or do you chose different fibers for different trees?
I really like the fibers in the picture above. Are these individual fibers or some Type of Poly Fiber like Woodland Scenics that you have carefully stretched on?
Also are the fibers above Individual fibers? You said "the latest kind of fibers: bought in a flower decoration shp!!" I am not sure what you mean by a flower decoration shop. Is this a store that sells Fresh flowers? Do they sell artificial flowers or dried flowers? Do you have a specific product name?
What I would really like is curly individual fibers like those above that I can sprinkle on.
The fibers on the tree above look great! Jos you could do a fantastic job of modeling winter bare trees. Are these fibers the same as the above pics?
In the picture above you have used all straight fibers. Is this because it is a pine tree, or more just experimenting? The 6mm fibers, did you buy them, or cut longer fibers to length?
I saw you posts about aquarium filter fibers. When I was a kid my aquarium used "angel Hair" filter material that looked like this. But over here in the US all I see is Pad type filters. Mostly expensive pre-packaged to fit a specific filter.
Today do you have one favorite type of fiber and where did you get it? Or do you keep using different types?
Thank you so much for you replies.
Ned Carey