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1. Lenticular Images

What is a lenticular?

The key element to lenticular images is the plastic lens with its layer of thin plastic ridges. These are parallel lines of plastic called lenticules, measured in lines-per-inch, that alter the characteristics of the plastic.

Next is the equally important image design, applied to the underside of the lens. The artwork in my case comprises of two images (there can be more) that are interlaced in bands relative to the width of each lenticule.

By accurately positioning the artwork on the plastic viewers see one set of bands through the right side of the lenticules and another set of bands through the left. In my artwork this causes the tree to appear and disappear.

2. Display Frame

  1. The frame used to display images is made from a light weight aluminium.
  2. The legs are detachable so that if the stand does not work at a new site (i.e. will not stand securely) a new base or legs can easily be made to suit each plot.
  3. The frame can be taken apart so that transportation and/or storage is made easy.
  4. The frame is not suitable to be left without supervision. To enable this would greatly disrupt the intended use of space.

3. How to plant a tree: instructions by the Arboricultural Association

  1. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate roots. Break up bottom of hole. If a stake is required drive it until firm. Most evergreens and container grown trees will not require a stake. A stake which projects 3 feet (1m.) from ground level is adequate for most deciduous trees.
  1. Unwrap roots. Soak in water. Place tree in hole and spread out roots. Ensure 'tide-mark' on stem is at ground level. If the roots of a container grown tree are found to be growing in circles they should be spread out or cut.
  1. Mix 2oz (50g) bonemeal with topsoil. Backfill carefully around the roots, firming soil at 6" intervals. Gently shake tree to ensure soil is in contact with roots.
  1. Firm soil well at final level. Gently pull tree to ensure it is secure. Attach tree to stake with tree tie. The tie should be at the top of the stake. Spread mulch of coarse bark, gravel or mulching mat around base of tree.

4. Costs

This is the budget for the work at Acklam Road. This could also be used as a rough guide or estimate for projects at new sites.
Wages:£2,500.00
Expenses:£709.68
Total:£3,209.68
For a breakdown of costs click here.

5. The Future

It may well be that not every 'tree' plot is suitable for the replanting of a tree. I would still propose to work with these sites where further development and exploration may take place, and although every site has a common link, i.e. they are empty tree plots, each place will vary greatly.
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