DIY tree stump help

[Silent Bob]

Getting a little ahead of myself but considering I will have the room in the tank I was thinking of making a DIY tree stump. Wanted to do something around a foot in diameter. I am stumped (no pun intended) on how to go about making one. I have seen smaller diameter ones already made by other people but was wondering if anyone had advice on what materials would be good.

Looking for ideas on a core, exterior that can be shaped to look like a tree stump and paint that would be safe.

Anyone with experience want to help me out?


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[UnstoppableJayD]

PM JRT he does them for rt 4 , i know he uses pvc for the base.

 

[Silent Bob]

Besides waiting for Jrt to respond when he gets a chance is there anyone else?

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[Silent Bob]

I guess I am on my own.

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[Skittle]

You could try the styrafoam approach, layerin it on top of eachother, other than that, check out this video i found on youtube from uarujoey
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yFn69PmcmfA
If it dosnt work, just search diy fiberglass aquarium tree stump on youtube, itll come up


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[Silent Bob]

Thanks Skittle. I always forget to check there.

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[MyGiants]

I like the material jrt uses. Its made for exactly this kind of stuff. Epoxy putty it has a long working time 2-3 hrs and air cures overnite. I will be using this stuff myself in my build project.

http://www.smooth-on.com/Epoxy-Putty-Free-F/c1390_1408/index.html

 

[Silent Bob]

Thank you for that link MyGiants. Looks like I get to have fun making a mess.

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[Jacunaba]

Good luck! I'm about to do the same thing. I have a center overflow/standpipe that I want to turn into a stump. Make sure to update this


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[pacu mom]

Getting a little ahead of myself but considering I will have the room in the tank I was thinking of making a DIY tree stump. Wanted to do something around a foot in diameter. I am stumped (no pun intended) on how to go about making one. I have seen smaller diameter ones already made by other people but was wondering if anyone had advice on what materials would be good.

Looking for ideas on a core, exterior that can be shaped to look like a tree stump and paint that would be safe.

Anyone with experience want to help me out?


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Polygem--is an industry secret. After sculpting with it, you can paint with acrylic paints and then apply a coat of fish safe clear epoxy paint (which Polygem also sells). Some of the biggest players in the industry use Polygem in creating their fantastic backgrounds and decorations.

http://www.polygem.com/products/zoopoxy/sculpting

Check out their gallery--you'll a big TV name there...


btw, Jrt uses Polygem...