Climbing stick camo idea

[Duke]

Some “after season boredom” gave me an idea to add texture to climbing sticks to more resemble tree bark. I'm sure deer could care less but I thought it would look cool. Maybe some of you super creative guys could improve on the the concept (forgive me if the method already exists).
I had some marine tex (sand-able boat epoxy) that I layered on and spackeled to make raised points. I sanded it lightly and added different layers of paint. I’ll add some pics of it on a tree tomorrow.

 

[Swampwalker]

Looks good. I like the texturing!

 

[LOSTnWoods]

Looks awesome! Does it quiet down if you bang them by accidentA?

 

[Duke]

Looks awesome! Does it quiet down if you bang them by accidentA?

Seems to dampen the sound a bit.

 

[Jimdude]

Looks like bark to me. Great job!

 

[Duke]

I need to work on the pattern but it turned out kinda cool.

 

[BTaylor]

Not sure what you mean by "need to work on the pattern". Those look great to me.

 

[drpike22]

Well done.

 

[yoda4x4]

Not sure what you mean by "need to work on the pattern". Those look great to me.

Yeah I agree... Pattern is just fine. Doesn't need any tweaking.

David

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[LOSTnWoods]

well,done and thanks for sharing.

 

[Swampwalker]

Did it quiet them down at all?

Post #4

 

[neonomad]

Man that turned out great.

 

[Plebe]

I need to work on the pattern but it turned out kinda cool.

Blends in great already, but...

If you wanted to take it to the next level, a silicone press mold can be made from the tree bark you wish to pattern. They sell putty style silicone (like easy mold) at craft supply stores, or tube silicone (not GE brand) with a dab of acrylic paint mixed in might do. (You may need a release for that (like thinned Vaseline).)

 

[Blacksmith]

Wow. Don't walk away from your tree....You'll have to order more sticks.

 

[DroptineKrazy]

Your gonna lose them

 

[ttaillon]

That is really cool! I agree that there isn’t much left to improve but I get that you’re having fun with it.

 

[Seekbigger]

Very nice job in my opinion!

 

[Duke]

Blends in great already, but...

If you wanted to take it to the next level, a silicone press mold can be made from the tree bark you wish to pattern. They sell putty style silicone (like easy mold) at craft supply stores, or tube silicone (not GE brand) with a dab of acrylic paint mixed in might do. (You may need a release for that (like thinned Vaseline).)

That sounds like a cool concept! I’ve seen some really creative things posted from all the diy guys. I hope some take these ideas and run with em to make some amazing camo. Be cool to see different tales posted here.

 

[Duke]

That sounds like a cool concept! I’ve seen some really creative things posted from all the diy guys. I hope some take these ideas and run with em to make some amazing camo. Be cool to see different tales posted here.

*takes

 

[tailgunner]

My friend.