When we add details to a project every single part needs to be in service of the story we are telling. For the new ticketing building at Vala’s Pumpkin Patch we are adding themed brackets under the eaves. Up on the roof the cupola needed crowning touch and a weather vane was just the ticket. The detailed supporting bracket features the detail echo of the lower brackets complete with a pumpkin. One the top is an antique tractor pulling a wagon load of pumpkins of course. Matt had the honours of fitting the many pieces and welding them all together securely.
The magic of colour!
Once we finish the sculpting and the concrete has a chance to cure it is time for the painters to work their magic on the features. This is when the pieces quickly come to life as layer after layer of paint is skillfully applied and blended. Once the base coats are on the next step will be the glazes which is where the magic really happens. The pie barn sign is now ready for that step. I can hardly wait!
First day of sculpting detail
Today it was finally time to begin the sculpting of the train detail inn the Pumpkin Creek RailRoad sign. I used up a whole lot of sculpting epoxy and wore out two popsicle sticks one the first day. Tomorrow, we’ll continue the happy task and by day’s end it should be almost ready for paint. Stay tuned…
