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Old 07-10-2007, 12:43 AM
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ive seen a few pictures on the internet with peoples vivs they have made,they have made a background out of cork bark,im thinking of doing this but im just wondering if anyone else has on here?if so how did u get it to stick on the back of the viv because the bark is slightly curved isnt it?would it be better to use a powerful stapler than to use a glue?
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Old 07-10-2007, 12:46 AM
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I could be wrong here but im sure i read somewhere by putting the cork bark in hot water you can straighten out the curv.
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Old 07-10-2007, 12:49 AM
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oh thanks i didnt know that,do you know anywhere that sells large peices,because ive had a quick look around but they are small bits.i need a peice about 2x3 foot
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Old 07-10-2007, 12:56 AM
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you may have seen ppl who have used the ready made exo terra corky backrounds...
or you may have seen homemade backrounds made frrom polysterine..

otherwise you can buy FLAT pieces of cork bark, my local rep shop has some and ive seen them online, these would no doubt be best used for the purpose.

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Cornish Crispa Co.
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ross do you know where hollybush is? straight up the m6 towards cannock, off at junction 11 and your there. They sell huge pieces £2 something per kilo i think, i had a few nice pieces around 2 x 1 ft and some smaller ones for 8 quid
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