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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some shows, and even some artists who don't
compete, expect that the habitat be made of wood. If that is your case,
I've seen some successful moss made with drill shavings, which, unlike sawdust,
have a "curl" to them.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=bremmers@midwestinfo.com
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<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, April 06, 2008 9:18 AM</DIV>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Woodcarver] Question regarding habitat</DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Merryl</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I don't know about your case, but, I know some fish carvers
who use ground up cork to use for ground in their habitat. You can get
it in fine and coarse ground and gives a good texture I am told. I know
one such supplier is Hide and Beak Supply at Saginaw, Minnesota. I am
sure other suppliers might have it also. Just a thought.
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Also, some type of moss that you can buy at hobby shops
might help you out or work for you. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Gene</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am trying to make a habitat scene for a bird
carving to include a mossy forest floor. Can someone give me a hint on
how to create this? I've been trying successive layers of spray
adhesive and sawdust, but with limited results. Any help would be
appreciated. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Cheers,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Merryl Bustin</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Nova Scotia</FONT></DIV>
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