Project:MicroTrees

ProjectInfoBox MicroTrees
Status:	finished
Release Date:	12/2018
Initiator:	Luzian
Materials Used:	2 mm graphite rod
Tools Used:	metal lathe, scalpel blade
Approx. Cost:	< 3$

I saw some pics on the internet of sculptures made out of pencil lead. I decided to start with something simple. Xmas trees seemed just right. I used a scalpel blade to carve into the rotating rod. It's a good idea to rest the blade on the lathe's cutting tool.

I used a mechanical pencil to hold the rod in place ´cause it was to small for the chuck