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The Blusher

The first mushroom I picked was The Blusher. It is given that name as when cut open, nibbled or bruised the colour goes from white to pink and then deep red. This mushroom is a common woodland mushroom in the UK, but difficult to identify as it looks alike to toxic ones.

I picked this mushroom  because it has a classic mushroom look but with deep brown tones and I like the raised texture on the cap.

Hand-sculpted from polymer clay

Black and white primer  and hand painted using Vallejo model paints.

I thrifted frames for this series of models. I mounted the mushroom on a black background with a handwritten label of the variety name underneath on handmade paper. I photographed the model and edited it into a print. 

The Common Inkcap Fungus

The second was a Common Inkcap Fungus. Used as a way to make sure your documents weren't forged - you can't fake the spores!

Also known as ‘tippler’s bane’ - not advised as a hangover cure- poisonous to those who consumer alcohol 3 days before or 3 days after....

Do you have any suggestions for the next mushroom in this series?
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A growing series! Any ideas?

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