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what exactly is a fractal and is a pine cone an example?
I have a project in which I need to find a fractal in nature (i just happen to have pine cones) and was wondering if that was considered a fractal and how I might be able to analyze it by diagramming or whatever. what is something NEW related to architecture or interior design that could be made from the parts of the pine cone? (You dont have to answer it all, it would just be awesome if I had ideas! ) thanks in advance!
if it is not a fractal, can you please suggest an easy alternative that i could use as a fractal?
clouds
sea coastlines
river's outline
surface of the moon (& all the craters)
the surface of a brain
the bronchia of the lungs (pulmonary membrane on branching scales)
vascular system of the body or plant
certain trees/plants' limb structures.
are all examples of natural fractal objects.
As far as i can determine pine cones don't have scaling similarity and thus are not good candidates for a fractal project. (scaling similarity is not necessary for a fractal but it helps for display purposes! there are many nonscaling and also random fractal sets. The Apollonian gasket in the former and certain random walks in the latter. Many people are under this misapprehension)
A leaf and all its veins might be a good one. You must have leaves. Fractal generated leaves:
http://mudandmuck.com/str2/FractalLeaves.jpg
The smaller you look at a fractal, the more you notice that the very little parts look very similar to the big part(s). That is one of the characteristics of a self-similar fractal.
Just for edification. While many fractals have a non-integral dimension, not all of them do (as has been claimed elsewhere). The definition of a fractal is a set for which the Hausdorff Besicovitch dimension strictly exceeds its topological dimension. (This probably does not help you much if at all. It needed to be said however as others have misinterpreted what exactly a fractal is.)
What is a pinecone?
Pine Cone
Why Solid Pine Furniture Remains a Popular Choice amongst Designers and Consumers
The fact that pine has a significant role in the modern world is hardly a point that is going to be challenged. Think for a moment of the range of solid pine furniture available in furniture stores around the world, or the flooring in a home or even the homes themselves, and it is not hard to grasp its place. This abundant and fast growing breed of tree has been vital to societies around the globe. Pine has long been a favourite wood for many people across the world.
It does not matter whether it comes in the form of a simple pine sideboard or in the decidedly more elaborate form of an antique white dressing table of the revolutionary France period, pine furniture adorns hallways, living rooms, bedrooms and kitchens.
What might come as a surprise, however, is the fact that pine wood has been a significant commodity throughout history. For instance, the city of Venice, famed for its canals, architecture and political intrigue, is a city said to be built on the trade of pine. Many of its original building were of pine, and the city itself sprawls a group of islands that once hosted pine forests.
Pine has always been used by man to make weapons, tools and dwellings, while its cones were reputed to have been the favourite fuel amongst cavemen for fire. Its needles, meanwhile, were the main ingredient in herbal medicines, a fact supported somewhat by the popularity of vitamin rich pine needle tea in Sweden.
The history of pine wood as a desirable furniture material, as opposed to a practical local material, goes back to the 17th century when it became a popular wood for bedroom furniture. The prevalent dark hard woods of the time were too expensive for many people, but pine offered a more affordable option, and over the next 200 years, pine furniture spread out of the bedrooms and into the living rooms and dining rooms. Again, cost was the principal reason for its continued popularity, but with the advent of staining in the latter half of the 19th century, the selection of pieces produced from pine increased, strengthening its place in the market further.
Of course, even today, furniture made of solid pine remains one of the most popular on the market, and for many of the same reasons. Its attributes make it so, with this soft wood easy for craftsmen to work with and yet durable. This means that, as a long lasting material, items made from it are known to retain their good condition for decades. They do pick up a lot of dents and nicks over time, but these marks tend to blend better with the light colour of the wood, as opposed to darker, hard woods which show visible signs of chipping and scratching.
Solid pine also works well in unison with other woods and finishes, like with a white or ivory paint finish under a solid ash top. Fine examples of such a combination can be seen in the Camden range of painted pine and ash, which features a double pedestal dressing table with solid pine legs and frame and panelled drawers. These are painted white so as to add a contrasting, though nonetheless bright, colour to that of the flooring or walls, as well as a striking contrast with the lightly lacquered ash table top. The coloured finish makes the dressing table suitable for contemporary and well as more traditional decor styles.
The durability of painted furniture is increased by the use of knock resistant paint, which protects the wood from the wear and tear of everyday living. This makes it ideal for the bedroom or playroom of children, where banging, knocking and scratching can happen so easily.
The pine sideboard, meanwhile, has long been a characteristic in kitchens and dining rooms, as additional storage space for crockery and utensils inside, and perhaps decorative fruit laden bowls and wine decanters on top. Sturdy and practical, the sideboard can also enhance any style of the room, either as a brightly shined piece or as a darker stained, distressed piece.
Whichever piece is required, from a sideboard or kitchen table to a stained bed or crisp white dressing table, there is a stylish and quality made option in solid pine furniture. From history, it is clear we have always had a confidence in pine trees, a confidence which sprang from millennia using pine was reliable as a building, heating and healing resource.
About the Author
Kathryn Dawson writes articles about Your Furniture Online, where you can browse and shop for some of the most beautiful solid pine furniture in the UK, at a fraction of high street prices. Pine wood is a rising popularity for young families, and it is not hard to see why. An entire collection of pine furniture from a white dressing table to a lovely pine sideboard can really enhance your home with its clean and simple finishing plus well appointed fixtures and handles.
How can I preserve my painted pine cone?
I have a huge pine cone I painted when I was kindergarten . I am 33 now. So, it's pretty old. It's getting pretty brittle as you could imagine. What can I do for it? This is the only item I have left of my childhood.
I only use it at Christmas. What is the best way to store it?
Start with a light coating of hairspray. this will help ensure the paint stays on the pine cone. Then spray several thin coats of polyurethane on the pine cone, making sure you get in all the crevices. Allow the polyurethane to dry completely prior to adding the second, third, and possibly fourth coat.
New Year's Eve Pine Cone Drop Flagstaff, Arizona 2010
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