"Cheap Water Effects!" Topic
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| Chgowiz | 18 Sep 2017 7:39 a.m. PST |
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 ColCampbell | 18 Sep 2017 8:23 a.m. PST |
Wow, what a good trick. Your result looks like a very muddy pool of water. I'm supposing that varying the base coat in the bottom will result in different water colors. Thanks, Jim |
| wrgmr1 | 18 Sep 2017 9:07 a.m. PST |
I used the water mix from Scenic Express, not cheap.
It took 48 hours to dry but looks good. I just mixed in a small amount of brown paint, muddy water. |
| Tom Molon | 18 Sep 2017 9:43 a.m. PST |
As an added saving, here in the US go to Dollar Tree where they have a two-pack of white glue (dries clear) for $1. USD I use them all the time – just as good as Elmer's and cheaper. |
| Chgowiz | 18 Sep 2017 9:56 a.m. PST |
@ColCampbell – the base coat under the glue was Mississippi Mud by Americana (cheap hobby paint)
@wrgmr1 – I experimented with adding some drops of ink to the Elmer's Clear Glue – it seems like it would work fine. And the Clear Glue is a lot cheaper and dries fast under a light.
@Tom – I was paranoid about how clear the white glue would dry, it can come out cloudy at times. The Clear Glue for sure dries clear as glass. |
| Wargamer Dave | 19 Sep 2017 6:42 a.m. PST |
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| bombersmoon | 19 Sep 2017 7:49 a.m. PST |
just had a look on ebay – £11.54 GBP for 5fl oz. I guess if you shop around you could get it cheaper.
For 16 fl oz of woodlands scenic realistic water it costs £20.00 GBP |
| Chgowiz | 19 Sep 2017 11:10 a.m. PST |
@bombersmoon – Clear Elmer's Glue, at least local for me in the US, is the equivalent of £2.22 GBP. It's nice to have cheap alternatives! |
| Fish | 19 Sep 2017 2:10 p.m. PST |
Transparent caulk etc will work better as it will not shrink. |
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