jrgpots Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I have as many mullberry leaves as anyone might want. Has anyone ever used mesquite or mimosa leaves? Jed. Do you have silkworms? We had a neighbor who took armloads of mulberry leaves to the elementary school each year for silkworm science. The pioneers in the mid 1800s planted lots of mulberry trees in southern utah. They are now almost a southern utah state tree. They are everywhere. It ended up being too dry for the silkworms. Jed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 ro, if my cat tried to help that way, the paw prints would go all the way through the clay. (she eats a lot.) are hyacynth beans the same as the long runner beans my dad used to plant? OH, a closer look shows flat purple bean pods. aren't the leaves wonderful? i would like those leaves. they do not appear to be totally heart shaped, but they are the correct look i want. will try to find some. thank you, roy. where is your finished product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 I grow delphinium and hydrangeas in my garden. I'm in Utah. Do you think they would survive the shipping? I would be happy to send you some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 yes!!! thank you!!! delphinium is what i want. i have hydrangeas. i have sent a pm so we can work out details. i have received leaves through the mail before and they arrived as though they had been picked 5 minutes before i opened the envelope. cut stem very short, wrap in a damp paper towel, insert all into a bubblewrap envelope or a ziploc inside an express mail box. i will send postage and a picker's fee. thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted July 13, 2015 Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 How do these look and how many do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rae Reich Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 I recently used an elephant ear to make a platter, with a little help in the decorating. I also use hydrangea and fig leaves since they have good veins.Love the cat-tracks!Oldlady, I can just see you jumping up and down (figuratively)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 wow! wow! wow! would love as many as you can spare, 20 is a great number, i can cover a large surface with that many. i use the mold after it is made for lots of things and will send you something from it. a variety of sizes is helpful, none bigger than the image one on the left. thank you! yes, ro, i am jumping up and down (except that the foot won't let me land more than once.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy_in_GA Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Oldlady ... you might try the leaves from a Redbud tree. They have great veins. If I had one, I'd send you some. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/Portals/0/PlantFinder/low/H550-0901020.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 thanks, i did one of those, not enough depth and substance. i have a volunteer growing under the maple tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 Old lady, you are going to be very busy with all those fine looking leaves! We'll have to wait to see the results. Those delphiniums look great for your work. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyAmores Posted July 14, 2015 Report Share Posted July 14, 2015 If you're unable to find suitable leaves outside, there are always the silicone leaves sold at various suppliers like these: http://www.theceramicshop.com/store/category/40/234/Texture-Mats/Rubber-Leaves/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 I like the idea that you then use the bisqued leaf patterned slab as a textured piece to the impress other slabs onto! Haven't done this ....yet! My maiden hair fern may at last get to keep more fronds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 yes, babs. i like natural leaves and reuse that bisque piece in many ways. i do not like any of the fake rubber ones. they are the opposite of what i want to do. if i have a large, legal size paper size, bisque mold with leaves and dragonflies scattered all over it, i can choose to center a dragonfly with a leaf nearby and use it to make a small spoonrest, a dish, a tea bag holder, etc. if i want a flowerpot, i use a pattern that is the shape of a rainbow and roll a slab over some other section of the same bisque piece. that way, i have many different possibilities with the same leaf designs and dragonflies and no two are alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mss Posted July 15, 2015 Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 Since you're in Florida, have you ever tried using Spanish moss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2015 not for making pots but i collected a bunch for a raku firing. unfortunately, it was damp and rotted. i understand it makes pots turn pink in reduction after raku firing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 I sent the leaves today. I messaged you the tracking number. Good luck I hope they work out for you. I'd love to see a photo of the completed project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 thank you, i will send you something i make from the bisque mold. wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted July 16, 2015 Report Share Posted July 16, 2015 Awesome!!!! I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~janie Posted July 18, 2015 Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 I also use leaves in my pottery work. Confederate rose is a favorite, wild grape leaves, Burr oak (from a tree my husband grew from an acorn)and lots of others. I have mulberry, lots of Spanish mulberry, golden rain tree, etc., etc. Also, I have lots of hyacinth bean vine seeds, very easy to grow. Would larkspur work for you? I wanted to share that if you carry zip lock bags, with a just damp paper towel thrown into it, and place the leaves in the bag to get them home safely, then close the bag- almost- and BLOW into the bag to blow it up like a balloon, then quickly close the bag. The bag is now full of carbon dioxide, which is what plants need to live. This will allow you to keep fresh leaves for a long time. This also works very well for cuttings that you wish to propagate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2015 thank you for the info about preserving leaves. it will be very helpful. i do not know what larkspur looks like, will have to see it on a website. i actually found the nursery that has Mahoe Hibiscus leaves and the owner said she would send me some. HOORAY! (their mahoe has grown so big that it is pushing their building walls out of line.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted July 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2015 rakukookoo, they arrived! when i finally realized that it was not sunday but saturday, i just went to the mailbox and found the lovely delphinium leaves you sent. you picked the exact ones i would have. i breathed into the bag as janie advised and put them into the crisper in the refrigerator. tomorrow is the day for making molds from these wonderful leaves. thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. will be in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfire Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 I have made 2 platters with Rhubarb leaves and so far have worked, will fire them tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Yeah! I'm so glad you are happy with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rakukookoo Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 I'm thrilled with the butter dish! Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakukuku Posted August 19, 2015 Report Share Posted August 19, 2015 Beautiful dish rakukookoo. and hey, i didn't know your handle when i signed up here as rakukuku. didn't mean to copy. i use this name on lots of things. glad there are other raku coo coos. rack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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