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Dec 10, 2012, 02:10 PM
jackierenette
Wild & Rustic tree
I saw this on facebook and saved the pic.I like this unique tree.If I had a beautiful log cabin like MaineLady.Or even if I had all country decor to go with this,I could make this work.And it would be so easy to put up & take down.


Dec 10, 2012, 02:46 PM
conrad
Unique for sure.
Gosh, I think that would be an expensive tree to recreate with real antlers (or even resin ones). And cannot imagine storing it?
Dec 10, 2012, 03:11 PM
Always1StepBehind
Rustic is right. I love it!!
Dec 10, 2012, 03:41 PM
Georgia Peach
Beautiful and unique Jackie. I was in the florist just an hour ago and notice several table arrangements with antlers incorporated in the greenery. The antlers with greenery, pine cones, and red berries made a gorgeous centerpiece.
Dec 10, 2012, 03:56 PM
Froo Froo
Unique and rustic yes, but also dangerous especially in families with small children, furry pets or even shaky elderly folks. I do celebrate it's natural and creative aspect however and thank you for sharing your find. I can definitely see this tree in a lodge type setting. I've seen the chandeliers made from antlers too.
Dec 10, 2012, 04:13 PM
mamaspoon
At least you don't run into antler chandeliers.
The antlers do look so neat in the tree shape with just white lights. You think they're real or reproduced? I think the color and all looks too uniform to be the real deal.
Dec 10, 2012, 04:46 PM
Graciepj
That is a stunning tree. I would probably end up in the emergency room if it were in my house, though. I can be quite clumsy, especially in the middle of the night.
Dec 10, 2012, 05:29 PM
conrad
I am betting they are resin molded. Just like all the manufactured chandeliers and lamps with antlers. (I thought about the danger to young children falling into it too)

If they were real antlers, any dogs in the house might be tempted to chew the tree up also.Wink
Dec 10, 2012, 05:38 PM
jackierenette
I didnt even think of the harm of having this tree.And the dogs/cats in the house.But the cats would have a fun time playing on it.LOL.Wondering too if man made and the perfect details pf all the antlers.Might just be resin made.but you know a man that loves hunting deer and how they collect them antlers.I'll go back to the FB page & look on the page it's self.Got me to wondering...still pretty.
Dec 10, 2012, 05:51 PM
jackierenette
Oh this place is a hunting Lodge Resort.Beautiful place.Here is the web adress.Happy looking....


http://www.heartlandlodge.com/
Dec 11, 2012, 05:37 AM
Maine Lady
That is a beautiful rustic tree. Here is a link to a place that uses real antlers. They make beautiful custom pieces, including a Christmas tree. I prefer some of their other pieces 'cause being a Maine girl, my heart belongs to an evergreen. Smile

http://antlerexpressions.com/l...efault.asp?subcat=10


Maine Lady
 
Dec 11, 2012, 09:02 AM
mountainbeach
I saw that also. I told hubby I was making him take up hunting to make my own, lol.
Dec 11, 2012, 10:46 AM
Christmas Candy
I saw a TV special recently and the person was making that tree or one just like it.
He uses found antlers as antlers are discarded by the animal every year and he collects them and uses them for his shop.
He used a fairly large circumference piece of PVC pipe as the trunk, wires each antler individually with the lights, then screws them to the trunk.
The tree is in several different sections that fit together. After he has attached the antlers to each section of the trunk he uses some type of polymer or something (I missed that part) and molds it around the PVC pipe to mimic tree bark and works it around the end of the antler to make it appear to be growing from the tree. Then it is painted and preserved for the final product.
It was quite interesting to watch it take form.

Candy
Dec 11, 2012, 03:05 PM
jackierenette
MaineLady,thank you or the link.I was browsing it.Some pretty pieces.I would like just a small table top tree 3-4 ft.high.It would be perfect.

Mountainbeach,I told my DH I wanted to go to that Inn/lodge.Gorgeous.I spent a some time drooling over pics.

Christmas Candy,Thank you for telling us about the show and man making these.I do know plenty of men,even my FiL does that hunts.I've never really thought about twhat he does with his antlers.Now I'll ask him at CHristmas.
Dec 11, 2012, 03:45 PM
Always Nesting
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jackierenette:
MaineLady,thank you or the link.I was browsing it.Some pretty pieces.I would like just a small table top tree 3-4 ft.high.It would be perfect.

That would be a verrry cute table top tree. I'd be afraid to have a large tree but a table tree, very cool and different.
Dec 11, 2012, 07:26 PM
junk collector
love it - beautiful sculptural look to it!

TFS
Dec 18, 2012, 09:22 PM
Froo Froo
http://www.ehow.com/how_779139...ee-deer-antlers.html

I stumbled upon this how to.
Dec 19, 2012, 04:49 AM
Georgia Peach
Jackierenette, I also would like to share this website www.macphailstudio.com

Your tree is pictured.

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