Looking for directions for blue bottle & copper creation
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Comments (41)Thanks everyone for the information, and Tommyc & Simon, I have saved your instructions for a future project. I have been using solar panels with AA batteries to power my LED projects and it seems to be working wonderfully. I really like not having to hard wire stuff. It took me a few tries before I clued into just how bright different LEDs are. The first ones I got were pathetic, and I ended up using some 'mid-range' LEDs. They produce enough light to satisfy the look I'm trying to achieve. Still working on diffusing them somewhat to produce the most pleasing glow, apparently a small amount of silicon over the LED will do that. I also learned that 'yellow' LEDs don't necessarily produce 'yellow' light, but more amber. And that 'yellow' LEDS are actually clear. All very confusing, but once you figure it out it's like having insider information! LOL Must try David's trick of the mylar. Is it clear mylar or silver? Thanks again all! Most helpful bunch here....See MoreBlue Bottles
Comments (13)Nice to see you posting Nana. Maybe a couple of us can visit again in the near future. Going to your house was a real treat. Check around your recycling places to see if they'll give or trade straight across for blue bottles. The ones here aren't allowed to take any money, but a soda is a good no money gift. You could also start drinking heavily, lol. Ask local restaurants to save them for you. Bottles seem to look nice whether you use single or multiple colors. Just hang them on anything that will hold them, or line them up in a row, or even not in a row. Nona, Thanks for the great suggestions. I thought about corks, but don't have many. There must be some copper wire, and at least a few thousand bottle caps laying around in this pile of stuff/aka cr@p, lol. I took the grandkids out to Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch in Oro Grande, California yesterday. There's so much to see and he's still building them. The kids were happy to meet him and see all the 'stuff' on the trees. It's a great place to see, like walking through a bottle tree forest. Follow the link below the photo to see more of his place. Also, search Google Images for more great photos of it. Linda Here is a link that might be useful: Elmer Long's Bottle Tree Ranch...See MoreBlue Bottle Fence Project 8.10
Comments (30)Today DH & I added the "laser stars" to my blue bottle fence (they are metal & torched blue by the seller) pretty cool! I had bought 3 of them in the Spring on a road trip with plans to make a GJ hanging project. I had tried metal beads & such with them on spinners but they just blew the whole thing in the wind & didn't twirl! SO DH opened his "tackle box" & added spinners & fishing line & we put them up....kind of hard to see...but you get the jest of it. I love 'em...no sunshine today...so pic is taken in drizzle & wind! (they do work!) Here's a full view: No progress on potting table either...too much rain & a nice vacation. Still to come, I hope. Jeanne S....See Moremy austrian copper looks bad...please help me!!
Comments (1)Hi Christina, You landed in the wrong forum, but let's try to help anyway. Your rose has "black spot"; it's caused by a fungus. It won't kill the rose, but will make the plant look ugly for a while. You'll be surprised at how the leaves will grow back and it will look healthy again. It will also probably get black spot again, and it will keep going through this cycle. The fungus that causes black spot loves heat and humidity. You might want to try a fungicide. There are a number of them available at the various big box stores, like Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, etc. Or you can get one from your local nursery. Most fungicides are used as a preventative, so you treat healthy foliage to prevent the fungus from spreading. I would start out using the Safer product line. It's very important to used fungicides regularly. Don't be like me and use it once or twice and then forget about it. :-) Another fungicide that I like is called Infuse. It is a liquid and comes in a small bottle that costs around $10.00. You mix it in a sprayer with water and spray the leaves. Just follow the directions on the label/bottle. Btw, that $10.00 bottle will last a long time for only one plant, because you only mix a tablespoon or two in a gallon of water. I would recommend that you spray in the evening; some fungicides, when used in strong sunlight, will burn the leaves. If you spray in the evening, right around sunset, there will be little or no damage to the leaves. Below is a link to a forum where you can get some good advice. I hope you ask the question there. Believe me, black spot is a common problem, particularly in humid areas. All the best! Here is a link that might be useful: The Roses Forum...See Morefrazoo
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