Image 05 - A rough idea of what I would have liked to do. Originally, I would have liked to put a design on all my blocks, which would have required I learn how to sculpt, and I didn't have the time. Also, I considered varying heights of each block.
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Image 08 - Laser cut stencils of each block.
Image 09 - Using the stencils, and a jigsaw, I cut out the sides of each block's form.
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Image 10 - I created the desired curve of the blocks top and bottoms by repeating layers of styrofoam.
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Image 16 - Filing to create a more uniform surface.
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Image 26 - Using a metal dowel, I prodded the poured concrete several times to fill in the air gaps.
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Image 29 - After shaking the mold a smooth watery surface is created.
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Image 34 - Screws stick out to allow a way for screens to be attached later.
Image 35 - I'm a little worried about this non-uniformity between the keystone and the block to the left.
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Starting from the lower two planters, and moving towards the center, the following plants were used on this project:
Mentha requienii - Corsican Mint
Sagina - Scotch Moss
Epimedium x youngianum "roseum' - Young's barrenwort
Dryopteris erythrosora - Autumn Fern
Vinca Major variegata
Polystichum setiferum - Alaskan Soft Shield Fern
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